‘I am Yup’ik’ makes its way to Sundance Film Festival
The film “I Am Yup’ik,” has made it’s way to the 2016 Sundance Film Festival lineup, the nonprofit organization announced Tuesday.
Alaska predicts sharp oil tax decline amid low prices
The state of Alaska is projecting revenue from oil and gas production taxes at $172 million this year, a dramatic drop from two years ago when production taxes totaled $2.6 billion.
Gov’s budget plan adds income tax, reduces PFD
Gov. Bill Walker released his battle plan today for dealing with the state's behemoth budget deficit. It includes Alaska's first income tax since 1980, and a complete overhaul of how the state uses the permanent fund -- effectively cutting PFD checks in half next year.
Pollock skins for Fido!
Like many pet owners, you may toss your dog tidbits from your plate – a fatty piece of meat here, a bit of fish skin there. Well, a couple of University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers are experimenting with turning some of Alaska’s finest scraps into dog treats.
In capital city holiday tradition, governor opens home
Gov. Bill Walker and first lady Donna Walker welcomed the people of Juneau into their home Tuesday for the 2015 governor’s holiday open house. It’s an annual tradition that’s been going on for more than 100 years.
Galena elder Sidney Huntington dies at 100
Galena elder Sidney C. Huntington passed away on Tuesday in Galena. He was 100.
Settlement reached over Seward coal facility dispute
The Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy have agreed to an out-of-court settlement in a dispute involving a water permit. More than a year ago, a federal court sided with the Sierra Club and Alaska Community Action on Toxics in a suit against Aurora and the railroad, alleging that Aurora's coal loading facility in Seward spilled coal into Resurrection Bay.
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Assembly migrates toward mail-in elections
A unanimous Assembly vote green-lighted the municipal clerk’s office to increase education and outreach on mail-in elections.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
Budget director uses money game to illustrate state's plight; UAF projects grim fiscal landscape in 2017; After inmate deaths, multiple flaws found in DOC protocol; EPA fines Army for toxic leaching at Ft. Wainwright; Denali wolf numbers up slightly; Troopers rework south Kenai area road kill list; Alaska boasts 8th highest volunteer rate in US; Should the Upper Lynn Canal run its own ferry authority?; Tlingit elders write boarding school history for future generations
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Budget director uses money game to illustrate state’s plight
In an effort to get Alaskans on the same page, state budget director Pat Pitney has spent the past six months leading fiscal dialogues in communities throughout Alaska. And Thursday, she brought her talking points to Sitka, along with a wooden scale to illustrate the state budget crisis.
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UAF projects grim fiscal landscape in 2017
University of Alaska Fairbanks officials rolled out statistics Friday outlining expected funding shortfalls. Administrators say rising costs and cuts in state dollars have produced a $42 million gap.
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After inmate deaths, report finds multiple flaws in DOC protocol
In Anchorage today, state House and Senate Judiciary Committee members listened to recommendations from the authors of a Department of Corrections administrative review.
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EPA fines Army for toxic leaching at Ft. Wainwright
The Environmental Protection Agency has fined the Army nearly $60,000 for failing to notify the agency of a munitions dump on Fort Wainwright.
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Denali wolf numbers up slightly
A fall count of Denali National Park wolves indicates a slight rebound of the predator’s depressed population in the park. The overall population remains near a 30-year low, and fewer visitors report seeing the animals.
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Troopers rework south Kenai area road kill list
The state is using a new application process to select recipients of big game killed on southern Kenai Peninsula roads as well as fish or game confiscated by authorities. The changes are supposed to improve the fairness and efficiency of the Road Kill Program.
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Alaska boasts 8th highest volunteer rate in US
Thirty-four percent of Alaskans volunteer with organizations. That's the eighth highest rate in the United States, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Should the Upper Lynn Canal run its own ferry authority?
Could Haines, Skagway and Juneau run their own Lynn Canal Ferry Authority? With budget cuts and reduced service to the Alaska Marine Highway, leaders from Skagway and Haines are considering that idea.
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Tlingit elders write boarding school history for future generations
By talking about boarding school experiences, Tlingit elders in Juneau are turning painful memories into sources of healing – healing for themselves and generations still living with the consequences.
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‘I am Yup’ik’ documentary to screen at Sundance
The film “I Am Yup’ik,” has made it’s way to the 2016 Sundance Film Festival lineup, the nonprofit organization announced Tuesday.
Missing money at Public Market turns into kindness and kisses
The Juneau-Douglas High School art club is sending 10 students to Art Fest in Skagway, despite a fundraising setback last month. Some money went missing from the club’s booth during Public Market.