Though some Anchorage residents seemed unnerved, it wasn’t enough to disrupt errands and shopping plans.
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‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse to the forefront
Set in a fictional Tlingit village in the late 19th century, “Our Voices Will Be Heard” is Vera Starbard’s semi-autobiographical story of a mother whose daughter is sexually abused by a relative.
Rep. Kito talks budget woes, local issues
Rep. Sam Kito, a Juneau Democrat, says the biggest hurdle this session is going to be the state’s current financial situation. But he’s still optimistic that Haines and Skagway will be taken care.
Private contractor adds staff to handle VA service problems
Veterans in Alaska will soon have more help making medical appointments and navigating health care. The third party contractor handling the bulk of appointments for veterans across the state is adding personnel to better handle problems that have arisen in the last year and a half.
Alaska woman to be guest at Obama’s final State of the Union address
When President Obama gives his final State of the Union address Tuesday evening in Congress, a 24-year-old Alaska Native woman named Lydia Doza will be among the guests sitting in the First Lady’s gallery.
Late scientist’s work culminates in new butterfly guide
A new butterfly guide is out. It identifies thousands of species across Alaska, eastern Russia and western Canada. The guide also reflects the collaborative work of hundreds of scientists and amateur collectors.
Alaska’s Pot Cafes Will Give Patrons A Taste Of Cannabis
Alaska is about to become the first state to have pot cafes where people can buy and consume marijuana. The state’s marijuana control board recently approved on-site consumption at retail stores.
State embraces new justice report with prison reform specifics
Unless the state reforms its criminal justice system, all of Alaska’s prisons will be full by 2017.
Canned salmon nerd researches history captured in labels
“Each label is a snapshot, a moment in time of history that reflects the political circumstances, the cultural conditions and economic conditions that were going on at the time when these labels were produced and the salmon was marketed,” researcher Ross Coen said.
Murkowski declares ANWR wilderness bill ‘dead on arrival’
Two Democratic U.S. senators have introduced a bill to designate parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a permanent wilderness area.