Stories are posted on the APRN news page. You can subscribe to APRN’s newsfeeds via email, podcast and RSS. Follow us on Facebook at alaskapublic.org and on Twitter @AKPublicNews
Interior Dept. kicks off new round of meetings on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Ravenna Koenig, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Fairbanks
Some people at the meeting expressed concern about the process. Lisa Baraff with the Northern Alaska Environmental Center said that the timeline BLM has been using for their environmental review is too short.
Dunleavy’s Fish and Game nominee vows tough stance against federal agencies
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The governor’s pick to lead the Alaska Department of Fish and Game told lawmakers he’d push back against federal agencies that interfere with Alaskans’ right to hunt and fish.
Alaska gets mixed grades in tobacco report
Associated Press
A new report gives Alaska a generally positive review when it comes to efforts to keep tobacco out of the hands of adolescents – with one exception.
Deadline for Anchorage municipal election comes to a close with several new faces in the fold
Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
This spring, almost half the seats on the Anchorage Assembly are up for election.
Amazon refunds local sales taxes to nonprofits
Christine Trudeau, KYUK – Bethel
Online retailing heavyweight Amazon forgot to exempt nonprofits when it started collecting local sales taxes for online purchases. Some nonprofits have started receiving refunds as Amazon works out the kinks in its new system.
Southeast students explore careers to meet Alaska’s behavioral health needs
Zoe Grueskin, KTOO – Juneau
Alaska has a shortage of health care workers, especially in rural areas. Students from around Southeast came to Juneau to explore careers in behavioral health, a field that covers mental health and substance abuse.
Forest Service reschedules meeting on Southeast Alaska timber sales
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
The agency worked on the project during the partial government shutdown, which drew sharp criticism from environmental groups.
Metlakatla approves observance of daylight saving time
Associated Press
Residents of a small town in Southeast Alaska have voted for the community to observe daylight saving time.
Ask a Climatologist: 2018 one of warmest years on record
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Climate researchers are digging into the global and state data for last year, somewhat delayed due to the partial federal government shutdown.
Brent Sass first in Dawson City during 2019 Yukon Quest
Dan Bross and Lex Treinen, KUAC – Fairbanks
Eureka musher Brent Sass pulled into downtown Dawson City Yukon at 11:24 Yukon time this morning, the first musher to reach the Yukon Quest’s midpoint.
