Tune in starting at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion with Alaska Legislative Digest Publisher Tim Bradner, Alaska Public Media State Government Reporter Eric Stone and Alaska Beacon Editor-in-Chief Andrew Kitchenman before the speech.
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Newscast – Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
In this newscast: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck about 60 miles southwest of Unalaska Sunday afternoon; On April 1, Anchorage will hold its municipal election, and half of the seats on the Assembly are on the ballot along with two school board seats; As Eaglecrest Ski Area faces ongoing financial hardship, city officials continue to hope the gondola will one day make it self-sustaining; Delta Airlines pulled booking for summer flights to both Ketchikan and Sitka fr0m its website earlier this month, leaving Alaska Airlines as the only major carrier in the two communities as it is in much of the state; Tongass Voices: Marian Call and Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani Denny on bringing together Juneau’s music-makers
Financial report paints hopeful picture for gondola to make Eaglecrest Ski Area self-sustaining
In the meantime, Eaglecrest may need to borrow more money from the city to fix a broken chairlift and increase wages.
Tongass Voices: Marian Call and Lisa Puananimōhala’ikalani Denny on bringing together Juneau’s music-makers
The summit is one of three regional gatherings around the state and a chance for anyone who is a part of making music to come together and swap ideas.
‘World’s largest undeveloped gold mine’ faces legal challenges from Canada and Alaska tribal nations
The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission says the outcome of the Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell project, if it moves forward, “is really anybody’s guess.”
Judge pauses Trump’s federal funding freeze as confusion and frustration spread
A federal judge has paused a sweeping new plan from the Trump administration to halt categories of federal spending.