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Governor says he wants control of ferry board so it’s not ‘at odds’ with him; senators express skepticism
Resolution to reject Dunleavy’s executive order among many being considered by legislators.
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Free public downtown Wi-Fi, park upgrades, more buses among proposals for marine passenger fees
Public comments being accepted until March 25 for more than $19 million in recommended projects.
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Sullivan touts new ocean cleanup headquarters in Juneau, attacks Biden in annual speech to legislators
Senator calls Trump “the best president ever” for Alaska, has harsh words for Iran and migrants
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Governor seeks tougher criminal, civil penalties for unauthorized protesters
Bill also targets people who encourage or assist participants in illegal demonstrations.
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. leaders approve proposal to borrow up to $4 billion for investments
Plan must be OK’d by legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy because it requires changes to state law.
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JDHS students, teachers rally to keep grades 9-12 at downtown school if consolidation occurs
District’s proposed move to TMHS would result in loss of vocational facilities, ninth-grade students.
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Tie vote kills early House debate on education funding
Lawmakers spend much of Monday in closed-door negotiations, plan to take up bill again Tuesday.
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board again warns that the fund is running out of spendable money
New analysis offers possible solutions; two-part constitutional amendment the most durable repair.
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A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them?
Cory Hughes moved to a remote Alaska village to teach and would happily stay and retire there if…
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Aurora forecast for the week of Feb. 19
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
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Alaska legislators give closer look at bill aimed at storing carbon emissions underground
Bill could enable enhanced oil recovery, sequestration of emissions from new coal-fired power.
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Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
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Small changes in governor’s proposed budget could mean big moves for Juneau
New plan moves staff from Permanent Fund building, opening space for city to put all employees there
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes tax breaks for the private sector to address Alaska’s high cost of living
The Dunleavy administration’s proposal to address a crisis of affordability in Alaska is to offer a tax credit…
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Police calls for Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
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Police calls for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024
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On Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, Alaska Native leaders teach continuing advocacy
On Feb. 16, 1945, Alaska legislators signed the nation’s first anti-discrimination law. Historical records show that the words…
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Dr. Anne Zink to leave position as Alaska chief medical officer
Alaska’s ‘top doc’ reflects on nearly five years of work, time in public eye during pandemic.
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36% of Alaskans in survey favor seceding from U.S., highest among 47 states included in results
Poll finds 23% of 35,307 adults in U.S. support secession; Republicans more in favor than Democrats.
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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
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