The school district’s chief administrator faces accusations of racism from Ketchikan’s tribal leaders and some parents.
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One small vaccine clinic at a time, Anchorage is bringing vaccines to underserved populations
The city has brought vaccine clinics to sports arenas, hotels and churches.
Tongass holds more than 40% of all carbon stored by national forests
Analysis by the Woodwell Climate Research Center found that the Tongass National Forest holds 44% of all the carbon stored by the United States’ national forests.
Court rejects Hilcorp permit over possible harm to Cook Inlet belugas
A federal permit allowing Hilcorp to drill in Cook Inlet does not account for the harm vessel noise could pose to endangered belugas there, according to a decision yesterday from a District Court judge.
Newscast — Wednesday, March 31, 2021
In this newscast: While there are ongoing dialogues nationwide on racial justice in policing, one Alaska legislator is hoping to change the way police serve in the state; Denali National Park is preparing for another pandemic-affected summer season and will again offer visitors the opportunity to drive on a road normally closed to private vehicles; Today is the deadline to file for the 2021 Permanent Fund Dividend; Justices on the Alaska Supreme Court today question the constitutionality of the Legislature funding public education a year early.
Alaska justices question Legislature’s ability to budget for schools, other items in future years
The questioning happened during oral arguments in a lawsuit between Gov. Mike Dunleavy on one side and the Legislative Council and school funding advocates on the other.