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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days, study finds
Researchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with 1,500 deaths linked directly to it Some 2,300 people...
Jul 9, 20251 min read
Gov. Dunleavy’s office says state has no plans to build ‘Bear Alcatraz’ to jail ICE detainees
After a Fox News interview raised the possibility of Alaska building a “Bear Alcatraz” Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, the office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy said on Tuesday that the state has no such plans.
Jul 9, 20252 min read
Gov. Dunleavy veto of increase for Alaska child care and infant learning funding draws concerns
The budget vetoes that Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued last month included millions of dollars proposed by the Legislature to bolster child care and early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays.
Jul 9, 20256 min read
Participants call inaugural Bitcoin Alaska rewarding, even if some still aren’t sold
Lessons about cryptocurrency technology, human rights uses among payoffs for some newcomers .
Jul 8, 20257 min read
Federal judge quickly rules in favor of Planned Parenthood in suit over Medicaid funding
The federal government cannot withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood for at least the next two weeks, after a district court judge issued a temporary restraining order the same day the organization filed a lawsuit.
Jul 8, 20252 min read
U.S. Supreme Court OKs mass firings by Trump at federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can carry out a mass firing of federal workers, delivering a fundamental — but temporary, for now — shift in the balance of power with Congress in terms of the structuring and funding of government.
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Rebecca Parks is Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director
Submitted by the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce has chosen Rebecca Parks as its new executive...
Jul 8, 20251 min read
A healing center for Kake
For years now, Organized Village of Kake President Joel Jackson has had a dream: a cultural healing center that can reintroduce people looking to heal from alcohol and drug addictions and intergenerational trauma to their culture.
Jul 8, 20253 min read
Supreme Court ruling wasn’t the final word, as debate on LGBTQ books opt-out goes on
Supporters say parental rights reaffirmed, opponents say it ‘burdens’ on schools and will lead to erasure of LGBTQ history; attorneys...
Jul 8, 20256 min read
Abrego Garcia lawyers try to return him to Maryland, fearing removal to third country
A protester holds a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia as demonstrators gather to protest against the deportation of immigrants to El Salvador...
Jul 8, 20254 min read
Utah Sen. Mike Lee Says Selling Off Public Lands Will Solve the West’s Housing Crisis. Past Sales Show Otherwise.
On Monday, June 23, a crowd of about 2,000 people surrounded the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet had come for a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association.
Jul 8, 202513 min read
Master Gardeners Tour showcases excellence in landscaping
Eleven garden enthusiasts showcased their horticultural havens at Saturday’s annual Master Gardeners Garden Tour. The tour raises funds...
Jul 8, 20251 min read
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