The lake will be officially recognized on USGS maps as Luna Lake. The name honors a dog who disappeared in the landslide that formed the lake in 2013.
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Juneau homeless service providers worry governor’s budget could close facilities
The cuts proposed in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget would have big impacts for housing and homeless service programs. In Juneau, providers say the loss of funding could put some of Alaska’s most vulnerable residents back on the streets.
Judge blocks Trump administration move to undo Obama ban on Arctic oil leasing
A judge has ruled in favor of environmental groups in their effort to block the Trump administration’s push to re-open large portions of Arctic waters to oil drilling.
Most Dunleavy budget cuts face legal, political obstacles
With most of the budget, if the Legislature decides to fund more than what the governor wants, he can use his line-item veto to remove the money. But not in the case of the school funds.
Newscast – Friday, March 29, 2019
In this newscast: Gov. Dunleavy’s most impactful budget measures increasingly appear unachievable, a federal judge throws out a land swap that would have let King Cove build a road to Cold Bay, the State Board of Education approves draft science curriculum standards that clearly attribute climate change to human activity, the Taylor Highway reopens after its seasonal closure, and the Cama-i Dance Festival begins in Bethel.
Will Alaska endorse climate science education?
Alaska could be joining dozens of other states by adopting the framework of Next Generation Science Standards. On Friday, the State Board of Education unanimously approved a draft slated for public comment.
International study to shed light on the mysterious lives of salmon at sea
Scientists know surprisingly little about a salmon’s life outside of their freshwater and nearshore habitats. But an ambitious study is attempting to change that.
Judge deals blow to King Cove road
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s land exchange agreement for the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. The arrangement was intended to allow for a road to connect King Cove to Cold Bay.
Interior secretary nominee faces jabs over prior lobbying work
Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has a lot of experience at the Interior Department. He has also represented the oil industry as a lawyer and lobbyist, and that drew a masked troll to his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Does Juneau really have the smallest Costco in the world?
Sure it’s small, but is it the smallest? When inside, do you shop clockwise or counterclockwise? And what’s up with ToshCo in Gustavus?