A preschool’s closure is raising concerns about younger families’ ability to thrive in Haines, or even stay there.
Southeast
UAS expands its reach, drawing students from more states
The University of Alaska Southeast has more than doubled the number of states nonresident students are coming from, thanks to the school’s new tuition policy and targeted recruitment.
In third place, U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan says he doesn’t plan to withdraw
Sullivan’s home district of Petersburg favored Democrat Mary Peltola in the primary, followed by Senator Sullivan. Petersburg Sullivan received 66 votes locally at the polls, or 12% of the vote, on the day of the primary.
Tongass Voices: Holly Huber on competing for Miss USA
Holly Huber is the first Miss Alaska USA from Juneau. After being crowned this summer, she’s currently competing on a national stage in Miami.
Alaska ferry system to receive $410 million in delayed federal funds
The money is from ferry grants that were delayed from last year and appropriated from the Biden-era Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021.
Owner of Haines wildlife center arrested more than a year after the state seized his animals
The state’s charges include three felonies and allege that Steve Kroschel inflicted “severe prolonged physical pain or suffering” on his animals.