Many women say store shelves that once had the menstrual essentials have been sparse for months. When they are available, tampons have been a lot more expensive recently, due in part to inflation.
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Newscast — Thursday, June 16, 2022
In this newscast: Concern over the number of ballots rejected in the special primary election; half of Juneau’s schools now have Lingit names; group seeking to repeal mandatory real estate disclosure laws coming up short on signatures; Pride events planned for Juneau
About 1 in 8 rural Alaska ballots have been rejected in special primary, raising red flags with lawmakers
A group of state lawmakers is raising red flags about the number of ballots rejected in the special U.S. House primary.
Large portion of unexpected Alaska deaths in 2020 and 2021 directly tied to COVID-19
Pandemic increased premature deaths among non-elderly adults, report says.
Group seeking to repeal Juneau real estate disclosure ordinances may be short of signatures
The group will get 10 extra days to collect more signatures as city election officials continue work through the signature validation process.
Toddlers showcase Southeast Alaska clan regalia at Celebration
Some toddlers were shy. Others were ready for an audience.
Riverbend Elementary is officially renamed Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen
Students have been practicing the new name for months. It was proposed to the district Board of Education in April.
St. Mary’s school superintendent is helping the community stay safe as the surrounding tundra burns
As Alaska’s largest tundra fire in 15 years has burned behind her home village, Dee Dee Ivanoff has become one of the key organizers of the response.
Garden Talk: June 15, 2022
Ed Buyarski is eating homegrown salads every night and you can too! Tips for midsummer–making use of garlic scapes, best flowering summer perennials, planting second crops of leafy greens, and more. If you have questions for Garden Talk, email edbuyarski@hotmail.com or call 907-209-8905.
Who are the winners and losers of the Fed hiking interest rates?
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will increase its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%, the largest increase in decades. But what does that actually mean for everyday Americans?