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Ferry Dock In Skagway Sinks
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau
The state ferry in Skagway remains underwater and is closed indefinitely.
Southcentral Foundation Reaches Historic With IHS
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
Anchorage based Southcentral Foundation announced a settlement with the Indian Health Service over contract payments that at $96 million represents the largest IHS settlement in history.
Lawmakers Make Tentative Deal On Education Bill
Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau
Negotiators from the State House and Senate have reached a deal on the governor’s education bill, and it includes a mix of permanent and one-time funding increases.
As Legislature Make Progress On Adjourning, KABATA Bill Falls Apart
Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau
Less than two hours after the combative House and Senate seemed to reach a truce on education, a bill dealing with the proposed Knik Arm Bridge fell apart on the House floor.
Investigation Attributes USCG Death To Faulty Equipment, Work Practices
Lauren Rosenthal, KUCB – Unalaska
The Coast Guard has finished investigating a Bering Sea rescue that left a 28-year-old crewman with fatal head injuries late last year.
According to a review board, faulty equipment and work practices developed by the crew of the cutter Waesche put Petty Officer Travis Obendorf in harm’s way.
Customers Suing GCI For Poor Cell And Data Performance
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
GCI is facing a lawsuit filed by customers along the Kuskokwim River in Western Alaska. The suit alleges that the communications company has been ripping off customers in the YK Delta.
Alaska Food Policy Council Hosts Bethel Town Hall Meeting
Daysha Eaton, KYUK – Bethel
Members of the Alaska Food Policy Council hosted a town hall meeting in Bethel last week to gather information they’ll use to guide statewide food policy.
NOAA Investigating Rare Whale Beachings
Anna Rose MacArthur, KNOM – Nome
Three rarely seen whales beached on Alaska’s coast last year, and NOAA Fisheries is investigating whether human activity contributed to the strandings.
More Tourists Expected In Petersburg This Year
Angela Denning, KFSK – Petersburg
More tourists are expected to visit Petersburg this summer than in recent years. Located on Mitkof Island, the small town cannot accommodate large cruise ships because of the shallow channels. But that’s just the sort of thing that some visitors are looking for.
