Virtual farmers markets coming to Kenai Peninsula
Farmers markets are going virtual. Soon Kenai Peninsula residents will be able to buy locally grown food online. The new marketplaces are called ‘Food Hubs.’
Sitka teachers agree to no pay raise next year
The Sitka School Board and district teachers have signed off on a new three-year contract.
Two Bristol Bay principals departing for new jobs at Alaska schools
Two well-respected school principals in the Bristol Bay area are leaving their posts this spring.
Mattel publicity stunt renames Juneau for April Fools’ Day
The residents of Juneau got a surprise today when the city was renamed after an iconic Mattel game. About 25 kids got to go to city hall to witness the “historic” event and, of course, play with the namesake.
Update: Sealaska sends $16 million to shareholders
Approximately 22,000 tribal members will each get between $129 and $1,082, depending on their status. Dividends will be distributed April 14.
Alaska’s unusual oil tax credit system poses daunting budget challenge
“It started out as a good idea, but incrementally got more and more complicated to the point that it’s difficult to understand, and difficult to control, and way too expensive,” said Tim Bradner, a longtime energy reporter who writes the Alaska Legislative Digest.
Sanders fan and superdelegate re-enact 100-year feud in Facebook spat
Superdelegates, typically chosen in a prior election, serve as a check on insurgencies and passions of the moment.
Legislators offer $32.5 million for Anchorage LIO
The building’s owners were seeking $34 million from the legislature. They said it cost nearly $37 million to build.
At ‘Hope, Not Heroin’ event Saturday, JPD to try softer approach
“We need to do something differently because our old tactics don’t work. The old tactics of just focusing on the supply don’t work, so we have to go after the demand,” said Lt. Kris Sell.
Alaska musicians prep for 42nd folk festival
The Alaska Folk Festival runs April 4-10 in Juneau. It’s a sure sign of spring for hundreds of musicians from all over the state who come to play, jam and listen.
Delays hit marine highway website
The Alaska Marine Highway System has been having problems with its new reservations website.
UAA women prepare for national title game against Lubbock Christian
The UAA women’s basketball team will play against Lubbock Christian for the NCAA Division II National Championship in Indianapolis at 11 a.m. Alaska time on Monday.
Snow conditions push Buckwheat ski race starts an hour earlier
As many as 400 skiers are expected to turn out, including about 40 from Juneau.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council passes diversity resolution
The renewed commitment to diversity comes as the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is trying to move forward with plans to create the Willoughby Arts Complex.
With record low sea ice, crack forces Navy camp evacuation
The Navy’s exercise was scheduled to wrap up at the end of this week, but Crosby said changes in sea ice caused the camp to close early.
Economist urges lawmakers to address deficit uncertainty
Gunnar Knapp, director of the University of Alaska Institute of Social and Economic Research, told the Senate Finance Committee that uncertainty over the budget is a concern for the economy.
Mountaineers see bad luck behind UAF class avalanche incident
The avalanche incident has raised questions about the university taking students into the mountains.
As Skagway investigates ore terminal, records requests may be costly
Skagway officials are digging deep to understand what exactly has happened at the town’s ore terminal in the past year. But getting hold of the public records that have that information could cost $10,000 or more.
Senate Bill 91 relies on reinvestment to reduce crime
Senate Bill 91, the omnibus crime bill, is working its way through the Senate Finance Committee. In its current form, it would save the state about $150 million over the next five years, but about $100 million of that would be reinvested into programs aimed at making the community safer. The bill is primarily based…
Gov. Walker appoints Sitkan and Unalaskan to ASMI board
The two newest members of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors represent large processors.