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Dec 14 2018

Gov. Dunleavy introduces budget with larger PFDs, with cuts to come

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The Dunleavy administration’s budget doesn’t include funding to pay back residents for the reductions in permanent fund dividends from the last three years.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 14, 2018 5:24 pm

Dec 14 2018

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) is in the ice Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, about 715 miles north of Barrow, Alaska, in the Arctic.

U.S. future in Arctic hinges on expanding its icebreaker fleet, Coast Guard says

By Davis Hovey, KNOM-Nome | Arctic, Federal Government, Military, Oceans

There’s a heavy demand from scientists to use the Coast Guard’s icebreakers to do research in Arctic waters. But with only two icebreakers in its entire fleet, the Coast Guard’s capabilities are limited.

By Davis Hovey, KNOM-Nome | December 14, 2018 4:47 pm

Dec 13 2018

Zoning proposals for Auke Bay leave some residents anxious

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Economy, Juneau, Local Government

The city has been working with a steering committee to figure out how to turn the quiet neighborhood overlooking Statter Harbor into a pedestrian-friendly hub for recreation and business.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | December 13, 2018 6:51 pm

Dec 13 2018

‘We’re still not safe’: Nome reckons with sexual assaults

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Community, Local Government, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Western

For months, the city of Nome has been grappling with calls for reform in a system that many claim ignores assault reports from Alaska Native women.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | December 13, 2018 6:03 pm

Dec 13 2018

Last month, Ruth Botstein argued Alaska’s case at the Supreme Court. This month she was fired.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Government, Politics, State Government

Botstein is one of two prominent attorneys at the Alaska Department of Law who was fired by the new administration of Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, in a move that observers said was unusual.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 13, 2018 4:33 pm

Dec 13 2018

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon are tied in the election for the Alaska House race to represent downtown Fairbanks. (Dodge photo courtesy of Kathryn Dodge and LeBon photo courtesy of Bart LeBon)

Republican candidate LeBon joins court case reviewing unresolved House election

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | Election Coverage, Interior, Politics, State Government

The Republican candidate in the disputed House District 1 election is joining the court case reviewing the ballot count.

By Robyne, KUAC-Fairbanks | December 13, 2018 2:25 pm

Dec 12 2018

Opponents and advocates of the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance packed the City Council meeting chambers for Monday night’s public hearing.

Fairbanks City Council delays LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance after outcry

By Tim Ellis, KUAC-Fairbanks | Interior, Local Government, Politics

Speaking in opposition to a proposed LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance, former Fairbanks North Star Borough Assemblyman Lance Roberts warned, “You’re going to start a war. You’re going to create conflict in the community that doesn’t have to be there.”

By Tim Ellis, KUAC-Fairbanks | December 12, 2018 8:09 pm

Dec 12 2018

Steny Hoyer, at the podium, will be the House majority leader come January.

ANWR drilling foes see chance for ‘sowing doubt’

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Alaska Native Corporations, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, Politics, Wildlife

A Tuesday press conference outside the U.S. Capitol was intended to make sure the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is on the House agenda — and the public’s mind — next year.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | December 12, 2018 7:18 pm

Dec 12 2018

Hilcorp's Seaview drill site located in Anchor Point.

What happens when an oil producer moves into the neighborhood?

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI-Homer | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Local Government, Southcentral, State Government

Hilcorp Energy Company began exploring for natural gas and oil this fall in an Anchor Point neighborhood where many own their mineral rights. Some residents near the drill site have struggled to get information from the company.

By Aaron Bolton, KBBI-Homer | December 12, 2018 2:04 pm

Dec 11 2018

How does Mike Dunleavy like his cookies? ‘More chocolate chip than dough.’

By Kavitha George, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Southeast, State Government

Gov. Mike Dunleavy hosted an open house at the governor’s mansion Tuesday. The event was an opportunity for Juneauites to meet the governor and first lady in their home, as well as sample a few cookies.

By Kavitha George, KTOO | December 11, 2018 5:47 pm

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Gov. Dunleavy introduces budget with larger PFDs, with cuts to come

U.S. future in Arctic hinges on expanding its icebreaker fleet, Coast Guard says

Zoning proposals for Auke Bay leave some residents anxious

‘We’re still not safe’: Nome reckons with sexual assaults

Last month, Ruth Botstein argued Alaska’s case at the Supreme Court. This month she was fired.

Republican candidate LeBon joins court case reviewing unresolved House election

Fairbanks City Council delays LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance after outcry

ANWR drilling foes see chance for ‘sowing doubt’

What happens when an oil producer moves into the neighborhood?

How does Mike Dunleavy like his cookies? ‘More chocolate chip than dough.’

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