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Update: Trump administration, breaking with Musk’s directive, says replying to his email is voluntary
Federal workers told Saturday by Musk failure to reply by Monday would be treated as a resignation.
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Aurora forecast through the week of Feb. 15
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
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Immigrants and refugees in Alaska feel uncertainty under Trump administration
Policy changes spur preparation outreach from immigration advocates.
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About 100,000 Alaskans could lose health insurance under GOP plan backed by Trump, hospital officials say
Cut affecting Medicaid could also be costly to state and other policyholders, letter to delegation asserts.
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University of Alaska removing DEI references from all print and online materials
UAS chancellor says deletions are to comply with Board of Regents’ directive issued Friday afternoon.
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Juneau’s push to expand renewable power could boost the region’s mines — or cost them
Proposals to electrify cruise docks and build hydroelectric plant may help one mine, hurt another.
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Alaska fisheries observers experience harassment at much higher than reported rates, study says
Researchers estimate 22% to 38% of observers experience victimization each year.
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Federal Aviation Administration withdraws from Alaska groups that work on safety
On Feb. 5, one day before the crash of Bering Air Flight 445, the Federal Aviation Administration informed…
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Feb. 22
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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Education funding bill unexpectedly advances again, nears House floor vote amid affordability concerns
HB 69 clears Finance Committee at first hearing as minority says discussions there are not worthwhile.
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Begich supports Trump’s federal cutbacks, but ‘I recognize the process won’t be perfect’
Congressman says cutting most Mendenhall Glacier staff may have been hasty; also wants faster flood fix.
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Education funding bill advances in House as majority shortcuts committee process due to stalemate
Bill held up in Education Committee due to absent member now skips ahead to Finance Committee.
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Murkowski takes tough questions at virtual town hall, but doesn’t connect with all constituents
Alaska senator critical of many Trump actions; questioners ask what she’s doing about it beyond words.
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‘This is no town hall. This is propaganda’; Begich takes heat at first virtual constituent forum
Congressman set to deliver his first joint address to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday.
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Only two employees left at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center after 80% of staff fired, official says
Tourism industry, city officials say they are uncertain about next steps as cruise season approaches.
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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
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Police calls for Friday, Feb. 14, 2025
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