Government

Two University of Alaska Board of Regents appointees faced criticism from state lawmakers at a Senate Education Committee meeting Wednesday as part of their confirmation process.

It was Juneau’s largest demonstration opposing the Trump administration’s actions so far this year, and many protestors used music as a way to voice their frustration. 

The borough clerk has issued a recall petition in response to residents’ complaints about the mayor using public funds to pay for his family’s travel.

The Alaska Department of Health abruptly laid off 30 public health employees this week after the federal government canceled a series of grants unexpectedly early.

There will be at least eight people working at the glacier this summer as cultural ambassadors. They’re employed by the local tribe and teach visitors about Lingít history, culture and connections to the land.

Lawmakers from both parties appear to agree: school funding should be increased. But by how much — and whether the bill that passes will survive a veto — is unclear.