The idea comes as Alaska continues to struggle with the closure of the ferry terminal at Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Government
Alaska Senate Republicans pick Tok Sen. Mike Cronk as new minority leader
Cronk replaces Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower, who resigned from the Senate to focus on a campaign for lieutenant governor.
Juneau Animal Rescue’s long-sought new shelter secures location from Assembly
The nonprofit organization has been fundraising to construct a newer, updated facility for the last few years.
Disaster aid deadlines extended into 2026 for those affected by Western Alaska storms
The State of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong.
After veto overrides, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy drops push for major education reform
Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he’s prioritizing other issues.
Report documents racial disparities in pandemic death rates in Alaska
Between June 2020 and January 2021, the age-adjusted COVID-19 mortality rate among American Indian and Alaska Native people was 5.5 times higher than that of white people, the report says.