A report by the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council said the state should make it policy to promote Alaska Native language schools wherever possible.
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Juneau’s high school auto shop program in jeopardy as district evaluates options
The university has allowed the high school to use its automotive facility across Egan Drive for more than 30 years. Now, budget constraints mean the district can no longer afford rent.
Baseline report begins Haines economic development planning
Self-employment is rising in Haines, and personal income growth locally is slightly ahead of the state as a whole, according to an 80-page report on local economic data. It’s the start of a five-year economic development plan for the community.
Haines Borough sends comment letter on 13,000-acre timber sale
The Haines Borough is asking for more information about a major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley, recently announced by the University of Alaska. At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Assembly voted to send a letter to the university prior to a community meeting at the end of April.
Alaska Senate set to debate state budget on Thursday
The biggest difference from the House budget is that the Senate bill does not include $1.28 billion for school funding. The Senate would provide that money in separate legislation.
University of Alaska extends comment period for proposed timber sale near Haines, Klukwan
The University of Alaska announced Monday that they are extending the deadline for comment on a controversial timber sale near Haines and Klukwan by 10 more days, until May 7.
UA President Johnsen shares outlook for university budget
The Alaska House of Representatives passed its version of the state operating budget Monday by a narrow margin. It includes $19 million more for the University of Alaska’s operating budget than Gov. Bill Walker proposed.
UAS names new education college dean tasked with ambitious in-state teacher hiring goals
By 2025, the University of Alaska says it wants nine out of 10 teachers hired in the state to be one of its graduates. The new dean will be based in Juneau.
University plans major, 13,000-acre timber sale in Chilkat Valley
The University of Alaska is in negotiations for the biggest timber sale in the Haines area in recent history. The 10-year, sale is estimated to yield around 100 million board-feet of timber.
University of Alaska opens first all-gender restroom
University of Alaska’s first all-gender restroom has opened at the Fairbanks campus’ engineering building.