The number of children in Alaska’s foster care system has been pretty stable during the pandemic, but the number of foster homes has declined dramatically.
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Training requirements for new commercial drivers in Alaska just got tougher
The new regulations call for more thorough instruction for anyone seeking a new class B license or higher.
While Murkowski and Young steered toward middle ground in weekend statements, Sullivan tacked right
Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin and Casey Grove discuss what the differences among Alaska’s congressional delegation in their responses to their party’s declaration that the Jan. 6 committee was persecuting “ordinary citizens” engaged in “legitimate political discourse.”
Newscast – Monday, Feb. 7, 2022
In this newscast: Alaska’s congressional delegation addressed state lawmakers to say that the federal infrastructure law benefited Alaska; Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Alaska Congressman Don Young asserted that the attack on the Capitol was wrong; Online fantasy league allows for Fantasy Mushing; NOAA is sending four vessels into the Gulf of Alaska to study the impacts of climate change on salmon
Sitka charter operator pleads guilty to electricity theft estimated at $200K
Under a plea agreement, Richard A. Forst must pay $144,925 in restitution to the City of Sitka and fines of $5,200.
Watch: Juneau Assembly considers Peratrovich Plaza rename, North Douglas rezone and hospital debt
You can watch and participate through the city’s Zoom videoconference. KTOO also broadcasts live coverage of Assembly meetings on 104.3 FM.