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Alaska expands eligibility for early interventions for children with developmental delays
New law expands eligibility that will allow earlier interventions for infants and children, but providers say more funding is needed to provide those critical services.
Jul 104 min read
Bering Sea heatwave cited as trigger for nosedive in Yukon River Chinook salmon
The intense marine heatwave conditions that began roiling the Bering Sea in about 2016 resulted in the lowest winter sea ice extent measured in 150 years, widespread bird and marine mammal die-offs, a drastic shift in fish populations and a crash of snow crab stocks.
Jul 103 min read
Dunleavy vetoes new limits on political donations
Veto sidesteps a problem with timing and a potential conflict with a ballot measure that Alaskans are already voting on.
Jul 104 min read
Partnership launched to bring veterinary care to rural Alaska
Alaska Federation of Natives and a nonprofit organization have formed a new program bringing veterinary care and public health service to villages in need.
Jul 96 min read
Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
Bureau of Land Management says it will not ‘unreasonably limit development’ of oil and gas in the refuge until many facilities are built.
Jul 93 min read
Alaska’s news organizations are collaborating on voter guides — and you can help, too
Ask your local candidates to fill out the survey from the Beacon, Daily News and public media.
Jul 86 min read
Juneau is the costliest of Alaska’s three major cities, new state report finds
Urban Alaska’s high costs of living driven by health care and groceries, according to annual analysis by the Alaska Department of Labor.
Jul 84 min read
Many gas pipeline construction jobs will go to non-Alaskans, 2020 study indicates
Lawmakers are considering labor issues as part of a tax-break bill under discussion in the Alaska Legislature.
Jul 84 min read
Corporate income tax change remains key sticking point for Alaska gas pipeline bill
Alaska legislators say they will resume public discussions next week, with a vote possible on July 16.
Jul 75 min read
Data center critics flood Alaska land managers with opposition to North Slope project
Hundreds of comments have been filed, with subject lines like “HELL NO! To ANY DATA CENTERS” and “NO AI”
Jul 64 min read
Wrongfully convicted Alaskans can now apply for withheld PFDs under new law
Alaskans whose convictions were vacated, reversed or dismissed have two years to apply for past dividend payments they were ineligible for while in prison.
Jul 64 min read
NOAA eyes potential changes to Alaska sea lion protections as Trump urges boosted seafood harvests
Federal regulators plan to reevaluate fishing closure boundaries established to protect endangered Steller sea lions in Alaska, part of a national Trump administration push to cut regulation of U.S. commercial seafood harvests.
Jul 63 min read
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