Alaska’s public broadcasters dodged a bullet when the Legislature’s regular session ended Monday.
Southeast
Capital heartburn: Legislators consider relocating special session
“Whatever we can do to keep them here, we would like to. I understand this is a special situation right now,” says Juneau Mayor Merrill Sanford.
Red Chris Mine gets closer to full production
A British Columbia mine upriver from Wrangell and Petersburg is one step closer to full production after reaching a benefits agreement with a First Nation group.
Additional motions filed in education funding lawsuit
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough today appealed an earlier motion that would allow the AASB, ACSA and ASA to join the ongoing education funding lawsuit as friends of the court in support of the State of Alaska.
AK: The Sitka Sentinel remains a family affair
The Sitka Sentinel celebrated its 75th anniversary last year without much fanfare.
Testing refusals hit Haines, put star rating and runding at risk
A growing national movement to opt-out of standardized testing has hit the Haines School District hard.
Gov. Bill Walker adopted into Tlingit Clan
Gov. Bill Walker was recently adopted into the Tlingit Kaagwaantaan Clan. Walker said being adopted by the clan was a complete surprise.
Some ferry cuts restored, but impacts unclear
State budget-writers have reversed one of cuts made to the Alaska Marine Highway System. But officials say it’s too early to say how much service will be restored.
SE Tribal council boosts anti-mine campaign
Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit-Haida Central Council is increasing its opposition to mines just across the border in British Columbia.
EMS training conference underway in Juneau
As many as 150 emergency medical providers are attending the Southeast Regional Emergency Medical Services Symposium.