U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has condemned President Trump for saying that four left-wing congresswomen should go back to where they came from. All four congresswomen are people of color.
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Gardentalk – Harvest potential exploders before the big rain
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski recommends that you harvest as many ripe cherries and cabbage as you can before they split and become inedible.
Five fishermen rescued near Ketchikan
Five fishermen were rescued Sunday morning when their vessel sank near Back Island near Ketchikan.
‘Molly of Denali’ is the first national children’s TV show with an Alaska Native lead
Show co-creator Dorothea Gillim of WGBH knew from the get-go that she wanted to make a kids show about an outdoorsy girl who lived in a more rural setting.
Rural Alaskans brace for impact as Power Cost Equalization funds disappear
As legislative gridlock continues over funds included in an annual sweep into state savings, rural Alaskans soon could see more expensive electricity bills.
Legislature seeks new path to fund vetoed programs
A draft bill discussed Monday would set permanent fund dividends at $929 to have a balanced budget. House Bill 2001 would both reverse Dunleavy’s vetoes to the operating and capital budgets and set the dividend level.
Newscast – Monday, July 15, 2019
In this newscast: The University of Alaska Board of Regents delays its vote to declare a financial exigency, the Juneau School District looks at the state budget’s effects on its finances, Unalakleet braces for bigger energy bills after a state fund goes dry, and the creatives behind “Molly for Denali” explain some of the work that went into keeping the Alaska Native cultural representations authentic.
Despite governor’s legal challenge, Juneau School District expects to receive full funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has challenged the legality of this year’s school funding, but the Juneau School District still expects those funds.
University of Alaska regents postpone vote on financial exigency
University of Alaska regents have postponed voting on a declaration of financial exigency, a contractual tool that allows more expedited cost cutting, including laying off of tenured faculty.
Anchorage mayor unveils state’s largest rooftop solar project
216 solar panels are expected to power up to 9% of the center’s electricity needs for the year. It’s the state’s largest rooftop solar installation, according to a press release from the city.