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Alaska legislators press Mt. Edgecumbe officials after over 100 students disenroll this school year
Delegation of lawmakers made an impromptu visit to the school on Feb. 6, calling the conditions and deteriorating facilities ‘deplorable’
Feb 188 min read


Report: Noem’s shift of Coast Guard resources to ‘alien expulsion operations’ sinking other duties, morale
Ship that stopped in Juneau last week had a crew member that went overboard a year ago; Noem ordered plane to abandon search in lieu of immigrant transport flight, NBC reports.
Feb 184 min read


Police blotter for Feb. 16
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Feb 181 min read


A major new Arctic oil field prompted a deal to protect caribou. Then Trump officials backed out.
In December, the Interior Department scrapped an agreement with the village of Nuiqsut to restrict oil development near important caribou grounds. Now, the village is suing.
Feb 186 min read


Mariculture workshop in Juneau highlights growth potential for Alaska oyster farms
At the end of a dock in Auke Bay, an oyster farmer lifted a creaky hatch door on an unassuming floating platform. Inside were bins holding thousands of young oysters, called spat.
Feb 181 min read


Ailing eagle goes to Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka for rehab
A distressed bald eagle was taken to the Alaska Raptor Center for care on Valentine’s Day Saturday fter a good Samaritan spotted it hanging upside down in a tree then falling to the ground, on Jarvis Street.
Feb 183 min read


Someday, it will come down to sales vs. income tax
This is a tax tutorial for gubernatorial candidates, for legislators who will report to work next year and for the Alaska public.
Feb 183 min read


Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable
Federal subsidies for marketplace plans expired at the end of last year.
Feb 187 min read


Alaska Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of campaign ad disclosure statements
State requires ads to bear the names of the top three contributors to a campaign; the Alaska Policy Forum had challenged the constitutionality of that rule.
Feb 183 min read


Police, public on opposing sides of Juneau lawmaker’s bill banning officers from wearing masks
Open testimony on HB 250 features opposition by Anchorage police chief and two residents; 13 people and two nonprofits offer support, with some seeking additional restrictions.
Feb 173 min read


Capitals win Presidents Day Hockey Tournament in Anchorage
Juneau’s 18U and 16U skaters team up to earn Sunday championship in overtime
Feb 178 min read


Cooking for Pleasure: Top sirloin roast beef
This roast served four of us with second helpings along with tidbits for my sister’s Jack Russell terrier who demanded her share from under the table.
Feb 173 min read
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