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Apr 11 2019

Dunleavy says money set aside for Alaska schools is subject to veto. Lawmakers disagree.

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

A new debate centers around whether Gov. Mike Dunleavy has the power to veto money that state lawmakers set aside for schools last year, for the upcoming school year — a practice called “forward funding.”

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 11, 2019 7:47 pm

Apr 11 2019

Police Chief Ed Mercer gives a presentation on crime during a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 11, 2019. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Civilian investigators assist Juneau police as recruitment struggles continue

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Crime & Courts, Juneau, Public Safety

Staffing has been a concern for the Juneau Police Department for years. But Police Chief Ed Mercer says staff levels are improving.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | April 11, 2019 6:32 pm

Apr 11 2019

Senators weigh splitting permanent fund draw between state and dividends — and limiting spending

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

Sen. Natasha von Imhof says the combination of splitting the Alaska Permanent Fund draw and limiting spending would allow PFDs to grow over time.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 11, 2019 6:04 pm

Apr 11 2019

New Stuyahok educator selected as National Assistant Principal of the Year

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Education, Southwest

“I think the most important line, probably, in my contract right now as an assistant principal is, ‘Other duties as assigned.’ Because you’re never sure what you’re going to be doing each day,” says Meghan Redmond.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | April 11, 2019 3:06 pm

Apr 11 2019

Cucumber and pumpkin starts as seen under a LED grow light.

Gardentalk – Planting and seed starting

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Gardentalk, Outdoors

Shallot and onion bulbs can be planted into cool, moist soil now. But other vegetables like tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli should be started indoors over the next few weeks before transplanting them outside.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | April 11, 2019 2:25 pm

Apr 11 2019

Caring for Alaska’s seniors during tense budget talks

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Juneau

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget proposes eliminating more than a third of the state’s funding for Medicaid. To achieve that, some hospitals and nursing homes could be paid less to provide skilled labor.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 11, 2019 1:34 pm

Apr 11 2019

The Holland America Cruise Ship Westerdam prepares to dock in Juneau July 16, 2012.

Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US

By Associated Press | Business, Environment, Nation & World, Tourism

Despite being on probation, prosecutors say ships have dumped grey water into Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park, prepared ships in advance of court-ordered audits to avoid unfavorable findings, falsified records and dumped plastic garbage into the ocean.

By Associated Press | April 11, 2019 11:52 am

Apr 10 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at his Tuesday news conference with a red pen in his jacket pocket — a reference to his veto power.

Dunleavy’s red veto pen looms over this year’s budget debate

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

The history of the governor’s line-item veto power dates back more than a half-century, to the Alaska constitutional convention that began in 1955.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 10, 2019 6:12 pm

Apr 10 2019

Body recovered from Mendenhall River

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Public Safety, Search & Rescue

According to the Juneau Police Department, a man reported finding a body wedged between rocks in the river across from View Drive around 11:22 a.m. Wednesday.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | April 10, 2019 4:59 pm

Apr 10 2019

Meet Alice Qannik Glenn, the podcaster who’s trying to get more young Alaska Native voices on the mic

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Arts & Culture, Community, North Slope, Southcentral

With her podcast “Coffee & Quaq,” Glenn wants to spotlight the ideas and conversations of young Alaska Native people and broaden the range of stories that are told about Indigenous experiences.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 10, 2019 4:35 pm

Apr 10 2019

State-sponsored raffle for public schools generates almost $1M in first year

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, State Government

The state established the program last year, allowing Alaskans to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividends to the raffle. The raffle generated $976,400, and 75% of that — $732,300 — will go to schools.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | April 10, 2019 3:42 pm

Apr 10 2019

The bonds that helped pay for construction of Kodiak High School are at risk of losing state reimbursement.

An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes

By Kavitha George, KMXT-Kodiak | Education, Local Government, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Alaska state legislators are considering ending school bond debt reimbursement to municipalities. For residents in Kodiak Island Borough, that could mean steep property tax hikes.

By Kavitha George, KMXT-Kodiak | April 10, 2019 2:04 pm

Apr 09 2019

Dunleavy calls for action on constitutional amendments, crime bills

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

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy didn’t rule out using his authority to pressure lawmakers to pass more of his agenda. To that end, he could issue line-item vetoes and call the Legislature into special sessions.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 9, 2019 6:19 pm

Apr 09 2019

Juneau considers allowing pot cafes inside licensed retailers

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Marijuana

During a meeting Monday night, Juneau Assembly members had mixed opinions about allowing local marijuana retail stores to sell products for customers to use in the shop.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | April 9, 2019 5:41 pm

Apr 09 2019

The proposed Donlin mine could be one of the biggest in the world — if completed.

Donlin promises economic development if mine goes through

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska's Energy Desk, Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Southwest

Donlin Gold wants to build one of the biggest gold mines in the world in the Y-K Delta. The company promises to employ hundreds of local people to build and operate it.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 9, 2019 5:22 pm

Apr 09 2019

Chairman of Alaska human rights commission quits amid controversy

By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Commission chairman Brandon Nakasato announced he was quitting after Executive Director Marti Buscaglia gave notice. He said his resignation was connected to the sticker uproar and Buscaglia’s actions.

By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | April 9, 2019 1:59 pm

Apr 09 2019

The cruise liner Crystal Serenity anchored offshore at Nome in 2017.

Busiest cruise ship season ever for Nome expected this summer

By Davis Hovey, KNOM-Nome | Economy, Tourism, Western

The first cruise ship to pass through the Port of Nome will arrive in July. So far, seven ships have booked arrangements to stop in Nome this year.

By Davis Hovey, KNOM-Nome | April 9, 2019 1:36 pm

Apr 09 2019

The University of Alaska’s Board of Regents, as well as officials from UAA, listen to public testimony from students affected by UAA’s loss of accreditation for its education department.

UA Board of Regents begins process to eliminate UAA education department

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Southcentral, University of Alaska

The largest point of opposition to UA President Jim Johnsen’s plan came from Juneau-based Regent Dale Anderson, who accused Johnsen of consolidating most of the initial licensure program responsibility to the Fairbanks campus.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | April 9, 2019 12:11 pm

Apr 08 2019

House Finance budget includes cuts, but less than the governor’s

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

The Alaska House Finance Committee has proposed a budget that reduces state spending by less than a third of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed cuts.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 8, 2019 6:53 pm

Apr 08 2019

Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Science & Tech, State Government

For the last five years, the state has helped Alaska schools pay for faster internet — up to a point. As technology has advanced, some say it’s time to raise the bar.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 8, 2019 5:52 pm

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Alaska’s Energy Desk

Dunleavy says money set aside for Alaska schools is subject to veto. Lawmakers disagree.

Civilian investigators assist Juneau police as recruitment struggles continue

Senators weigh splitting permanent fund draw between state and dividends — and limiting spending

New Stuyahok educator selected as National Assistant Principal of the Year

Gardentalk – Planting and seed starting

Caring for Alaska’s seniors during tense budget talks

Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US

Dunleavy’s red veto pen looms over this year’s budget debate

Body recovered from Mendenhall River

Meet Alice Qannik Glenn, the podcaster who’s trying to get more young Alaska Native voices on the mic

State-sponsored raffle for public schools generates almost $1M in first year

An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes

Dunleavy calls for action on constitutional amendments, crime bills

Juneau considers allowing pot cafes inside licensed retailers

Chairman of Alaska human rights commission quits amid controversy

Busiest cruise ship season ever for Nome expected this summer

UA Board of Regents begins process to eliminate UAA education department

House Finance budget includes cuts, but less than the governor’s

Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed

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