The case has been closely watched as the CDC argued Florida’s challenge to federal pandemic rules could imperil an exemption to a law that required Alaska-bound cruise ships that are foreign flagged to make a stop in Canada
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Alaska’s new, Florida-based virtual school is not sitting well with some educators
The state of Alaska has entered into a $525,000 contract with Florida Virtual School, and the head of the statewide teachers’ union does not support it.
German kayaker passes through Nome on attempt to circumnavigate North America
Freya Hoffmeister, a German sea kayaker, is attempting to circumnavigate North America in her kayak — a trip she expects will take her 8-12 years.
Acosta did right by Alaska, Murkowski and Sullivan say
“I’ve been impressed with his level of attention to the details of his job,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Wednesday, two days before Labor Secretary Alex Acosta announced his resignation.
Haines athletes go for gold at National Senior Games
Haines Borough has the highest percentage of residents over 65 in Alaska. And later this month, they could have the highest percentage of gold medals, too.
To prevent suicides and school shootings, more states embrace anonymous tip lines
States across the country are responding to high-profile school shootings and rising teen suicide rates by creating tip lines. The programs aim to prevent young people from behaving dangerously, whether that means bullying, using drugs or killing someone.
Grand jury formally indicts alleged Parkland school shooter on 34 counts
If 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz is convicted of first-degree murder, prosecutors could seek the death penalty.
Bethel students walk out of class to demand gun reform
Students walked out of class Wednesday afternon at Bethel Regional High School to raise awareness about school shootings and to demand stricter gun laws.
As Stoneman Douglas resumes class, survivors become students once more
Two weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at the high school, students returned to class Wednesday — this time joined by police officers, grief counselors and supporters cheering them on.
Millennials are no more liberal on gun control than elders, polls show
Polling suggests millennials are more liberal than earlier generations on many social issues except gun laws. Pollsters say they can’t explain this anomaly. Some millennials are surprised by it, too.