“Sasquatch” is the search for a different type of monster, which, as Holthouse told Alaska Public Media’s Casey Grove, starts with a scary story circulating among illegal cannabis farmers in mid-’90s Mendocino County, California.
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On first full day of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, teenagers take the plunge
The state estimates there’s roughly 40,000 young Alaskans in the newly eligible age group.
Alaska Senate president lays out different timeline from governor on budget, permanent fund changes
House Speaker Stutes also says it would be a challenge to pass PFD plan before considering how to pay for it.
Anchorage School District to reexamine policy after students prevented from wearing cultural regalia at graduation
Some parents argue that a cornerstone of the district’s policy is flawed: Students should not need permission to wear cultural regalia at their graduations.
Alaska to end $300 per week unemployment payments
The program will end in Alaska on June 12, but an extension of regular unemployment benefits will continue until September when the federal program expires.
Former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell selected to lead University of Alaska Anchorage
Former Republican Gov. Sean Parnell will be the new leader of the University of Alaska Anchorage, the state’s largest university.
Anchorage mayor’s race too close to call, with thousands of ballots left to count
Anchorage Assembly member Forrest Dunbar is leading the race for mayor by just over 100 votes over opponent Dave Bronson.
Alaska Legislature rejects Dunleavy nominee to Board of Fish
The nomination of Anchorage resident Abe Williams failed in an 18 to 41 vote during a joint session.
Great American Outdoors Act to fund maintenance projects on public lands in Alaska
Several projects up for funding this fiscal year fall on the Kenai Peninsula, including two at the Russian River Campground.
How a troubled Anchorage strip club became a Baptist church
As more people joined the project, each seemed to have their own story of redemption tied to the boxy building across from Merrill Field.