Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, said a boost to the base per-student funding was the top priority for his caucus.
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Juneau digs out from massive winter storm
At Aurora Harbor, three boats sank, and three more nearly did.
Newscast – Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
In this newscast: Juneau police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old; Avalanche activity is high in Juneau after more than 30 inches of snow fell over the holiday weekend; Tuesday morning residents and city officials were beginning to dig out of the snow; Juneau’s deadliest natural disaster is an important reference point as Alaska faces a future where landslides could become even more common
Avalanche danger remains high in Juneau as slide dusts downtown neighborhood
The urban avalanche advisory remains “high,” but no damage has been reported.
Active shooter incident at Dillingham’s hospital leaves no reported injuries
The hospital’s chief operations officer said the shooter unsuccessfully tried to enter the hospital’s emergency department and fired several shots with a shotgun.
State investigation reveals social service gaps that left an elderly Alaskan to die alone in the cold
An elderly Alaskan died alone of hypothermia in the spring of 2021 even though concerned neighbors had reported the elder’s worsening condition multiple times to state social services personnel.