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- January 21, 2020
No bills about changing the state bird yet, but it's only Day One
Is the Legislature back in session? Should we privatize Alaska's ferry system? And what happens when the state of Alaska sues itself?
- January 14, 2020
Imagine traveling 500 miles to the DMV, and then they can't give you a driver license
Are you ready for #akleg? Will the Alaska Supreme Court weigh in on Recall Dunleavy? And why can't an Alaska mayor get a REAL ID?
- January 7, 2020
The biggest, most important Signal of the decade
What year is it? What decade are we in? And who are all you people?
- December 17, 2019
The First Annual Signal Holiday Cheer Exchange!
With messages from Signal readers like you.
- December 10, 2019
You can lead a glacier to water
What will Gov. Mike Dunleavy's next budget look like? Where did all the cod go? And where's the Taku Glacier going?
- December 3, 2019
Tis the season for slow news weeks, fa la la etc.
Why are Alaska health officials worried about the measles? Why are Alaskans still dealing with last year's 7.1 quake? And why not say something nice?
- November 26, 2019
A list of Alaska news stories to provoke awkward Thanksgiving arguments
How many state ferries aren't working right now? How many fake $100 bills are there in Wrangell? And how many of you usually read the third question?
- November 19, 2019
Roadless Rules diverged in a Tongass wood
Why is Congress talking about Alaska's Energy Desk? What did Don Young say about Alaska logging? And should we move to a new planet?
- November 12, 2019
Here's how to start your own ferry service. (Disclaimer: Don't.)
Will Skagway get its own ferries? Who's selling groceries in Utqiaġvik? And what did a national recall expert say about Recall Dunleavy?
- November 5, 2019
🎵 Cruise Town promises something for everyone 🎵
Who won the World Series? Did Recall Dunleavy get recalled? And are you on board for Cruise Town?