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The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year and $3,650 Permanent Fund dividends.
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NOAA scientists emphasized that last year's projections were reliable enough to guide 2026 limits. -
Local trappers harvested about 50 lynx in 2019 and 2020 combined. One researcher expects another peak could come in the next two or three years. -
A dead humpback whale was spotted in Unalaska Bay on Dec. 4, the third reported dead whale to wash up on the island since Oct. 16. -
State surveys have found that the existing Cold Bay dock “is nearing the end of its serviceable life and is at risk of failing.” -
Officials say scam artists may pose as government officials, aid workers, or employees of insurance agencies. -
As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump's messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he's not doing enough to tackle rising costs. -
In the coming weeks, Alaska's governor says he plans to roll out a plan to stabilize the state's tumultuous finances. -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he'll introduce a fiscal plan to help solve Alaska's financial woes. -
Community members can submit feedback via a survey that asks where people live, how they travel, and how safe they feel while walking, driving, cycling and more. -
The organization will shut down afterschool care at Turnagain Elementary and the Woodland Park child development center on Dec. 24, laying off all staff and sending families scrambling for alternative care.
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