A new poll finds a majority of young Americans don’t feel politically engaged and nearly half lack confidence in the justice system.
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Obama Confident In Asia Trade Pact, But Track Record For Deals Is Spotty
Following a South Korean trade pact in 2012, the U.S. deficit with that country widened by 80 percent. But some argue that if the U.S. doesn’t create trade rules, there won’t be any.
As Legislature gavels in for special session, leaders ask for break and relocation
House Speaker Mike Chenault said he has suggested a two-week recess and then reconvening in Anchorage, noting Capitol construction scheduled to start soon.
Alaska PTA, community speaks out against education funding cuts
Community members and education groups, like Alaska PTA, organized in Anchorage to speak out against public education funding cuts.
U.S. Army ‘Sugar Bears’ fly supplies to Denali
Army helicopters flew the last round of supplies to Denali base camp for the 2015 climbing season Monday. The unit has a history of combining training and supply runs.
Controversial Anchorage budget bumps up taxes for public safety, veto likely
The Assembly passed a budget adding a 5.61% rise in property taxes, splitting the body between those calling for fiscal conservatism, and others stressing a need for spending on public safety.
Icebreakers? Sure, but CG Boss Says Cutters Come First
CG head says the country must invest in new icebreakers to meet a predicted increase in Arctic drilling and marine traffic – but icebreakers aren’t necessary at the top of the list.
Kick the Bucket: Health implications of Third World conditions in Alaska
More than 6% of Alaskans live without modern running water or sewer systems. Those 3,300 households see a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory and skin infections.
UAF to play central role in US-led Arctic Council
Now that the United States has assumed chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the University of Alaska Fairbanks will play a central role in carrying out the U.S. agenda in the region, UAF’s top two administrators said Friday.
Report tallies tourism’s economic impact
A new report from the National Parks Service says Alaska parks brought over 2.5 million visitors, $1.1 billion and 17,000 jobs into the state economy last year.