Utah has reduced its chronically homeless population by 91 percent since 2005. But like many places, it lacks affordable housing, leaving more than 14,000 people in the state homeless this year.
Economy
Fewer fish, fewer kids: Remote Alaskan island struggles to keep its students
A driving force behind the school’s declining enrollment is something the school can’t do much about: people leaving the island in search of a healthier economy.
City manager shuffles leadership positions, announces new housing job
Shortly after the New Year, Deputy City Manager Rob Steedle will be the Director of Community Development and Human Resources Director Mila Cosgrove will move into the deputy city manager role.
House bill would remove section 404(c) from Clean Water Act
A bill introduced by a South Carolina Republican seeks to remove a section of the Clean Water Act that is being used by the EPA to block development of the Pebble Mine.
Bethel considers becoming a borough as proposed gold mine advances
With the proposed Donlin Gold Mine appearing like a truer and nearer reality, the City of Bethel is looking at transforming into an organized borough.
Utah Reduced Chronic Homelessness By 91 Percent. Here’s How.
Over the last decade, Utah’s toughest cases of homeless people dropped to fewer than 200, from nearly 2,000. Utah’s size and support from Mormon leaders are among the reasons for its success.
Where In The World Is Satoshi Nakamoto? The Latest In The Bitcoin Saga
Reports in Wired and Gizmodo pull on various threads to say they may have finally unearthed the identity of the secretive bitcoin creator. The man has drawn attention from Australian tax authorities.
DOT project list calls for $37 million for Kake-Petersburg road
The Kake Access Project calls for 27 miles of unpaved, single-lane road and improvements to another 26 miles of logging roads. A shuttle ferry would complete the route to Petersburg.
Walker’s budget plan includes income tax, reduced PFDs
The proposal includes Alaska’s first income tax since 1980 and a complete overhaul of how the state uses the Permanent Fund — effectively cutting dividend checks in half next year.
Bethel opens housing to retain city workers
Bethel’s new housing project is intended to help the city retain teachers, health professionals and public safety workers. Four of the six units have been occupied since opening Nov. 30.