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Experts bump Alaska oil price estimates slightly, boosting Permanent Fund dividend and budget
Extra payment of more than $200 expected for this year’s PFD.
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Police calls for Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The C.W. Young Building: A phoenix rises from the ashes
Icebergs, shipwreck victims, historic fire and Native heritage part of downtown landmark’s history.
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House passes bill altering wording of sex crimes against children
“Child sexual abuse material” replaces term “child pornography” in proposal passed by 39-1 vote.
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Dunleavy vetoes sweeping education bill that includes $680 increase in per-student funding
Legislature expected to meet for veto override session Monday, unknown if enough votes exist.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week of March 16
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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School board passes budget that cuts staff 12%, hopes for BSA increase that will save some jobs
Board members make wish list if state funding increases, as governor vetoes bill providing funds.
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Legislature kills most of Dunleavy’s executive orders in rare joint session
Giving governor full control of Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board among orders rejected.
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School board sticks with consolidation plan for one high school after eight-hour debate of two-school alternative
Claims of plan for two grade 8-12 schools based on faulty and incomplete data, district leaders say.
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Alaska House debuts new first-draft budget, but PFD and school funding are question marks
House Finance Committee awaiting new revenue estimates for the coming year before finishing draft.
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Alaska legislators balance widespread opposition to Dunleavy policy, veto threat as deadline nears
South Anchorage high school teacher Logan Pitney said his colleagues are making exit strategies to flee their bad…
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University of Alaska president celebrates ‘meaningful progress’ at state’s varied campuses
After years of uncertainty, budget woes and contraction, the University of Alaska system is now growing again, the…
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Police calls for Sunday, March 10, 2024
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Many options, little consensus on moving City Hall to vacated school district buildings
Assembly members debate downtown vs. valley, converting school to office space, costs and parking.
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Police calls for Monday, March 11, 2024
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Police calls for Friday, March 8, 2024
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Police calls for Saturday, March 9, 2024
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Aurora forecast for the week of March 11
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
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Intent language nixing Permanent Fund Corp.’s new Anchorage office added to House budget
Office opened last year without earmarked funds; APFC head says HQ could eventually move from Juneau
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Sunny Point route near airport runway gets highest score for second Juneau-Douglas crossing
However, all seven options get negative scores; concerns by airport officials and residents linger.