There’s more money coming in, but some Alaska legislators urge caution on PFD size
As lawmakers begin their work on the budget, some are raising concerns about how sustainable the governor’s plan is, and that could have big implications on the size of permanent fund dividends.
Murkowski talks Supreme Court vacancy, voting rights legislation
Last year, Murkowski was one of just a few Republicans to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Jackson’s name is now coming up in discussions about the impending vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.
EPA announces next step in veto process for Pebble; mine opponents say the agency is too slow
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it intends to revise a proposed determination under the Clean Water Act that could permanently block development of the Pebble deposit, upstream from Bristol Bay.
Addressing Alaskans: Hear how COVID-19 has affected the economy and justice system in Anchorage
This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans continues with speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Speakers discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the local and national economy and how the pandemic has affected the local justice system.
Anchorage School District and teachers’ union reach tentative contract agreement
Union president Corey Aist said the tentative agreement is designed to increase earning power for all teachers. He’s hopeful it will help retain staff after a difficult last few years.
Here’s who’s running for assembly and school board in Anchorage
Nine challengers and four incumbents will vie for five open seats on the Anchorage Assembly this spring. The races could tip the balance of political power in the city.
Sami Graham resigns as Anchorage Mayor Bronson’s chief of staff
The mayor’s office announced Sami Graham would be leaving her position, effective Friday. She’d been in the position since late August of last year.
The K300 is returning to its traditional route and running through the reigning champion’s hometown
The Kuskokwim 300 is resuming its traditional route this year after taking an abbreviated route last year. The race is once again looping through the halfway point of Aniak, but the checkpoint won’t quite look like years past. That’s because of new race rules, and because the village has been hit hard by COVID-19.
These four K300 mushers are really good friends and also each other’s top competition
Three top mushers in this year's race -- Bethel’s Pete Kaiser, Aniak’s Richie Diehl, and Willow’s Matthew Failor --are not only each other’s top competition, but also really good friends who talk all the time.
Justices uphold dismissal of climate lawsuit brought by 16 young Alaskans
Supreme Court says Alaska's oil and gas policy is for the other branches of government to decide.
Talk of Alaska: State and local partners on coordinating disaster response
This winter has seen a series of extreme weather events in regions throughout the state. How are local governments planning for a future where climate related threats are more intense and what kind of relief is available to help communities recover?
Confronting antisemitism in Alaska on Holocaust Remembrance Day | Alaska Insight
Recent attacks and vandalism targeting Jewish people have highlighted concerns over a rise in bigotry in our country. This week marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the terrible legacy of antisemitism. Lori Townsend examines that legacy with Rabbi Abram Goodstein of Congregation Beth Sholom in Anchorage and Anti-Defamation League advisory board member Robin Dern.
Family of toddler killed in St. Paul at odds over where to bury him
Family of a St. Paul Island toddler who authorities say died at the hands of his foster parents last month are at odds over where the boy should be buried.
Legislative committee hires law firm to investigate the firing of Rodell as permanent fund head
The investigation will examine the circumstances of Rodell’s firing and whether there were improper actions or undue political influence by board members or by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration.
Alaska lawmakers discuss possible punishment for Rep. Eastman over Oath Keepers membership
Some members of the Alaska Legislature are considering a possible punishment for Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman because of his membership in a far-right paramilitary group, the Oath Keepers, whose leaders have been indicted in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Alaska Legislature rejects plan to increase lawmaker salaries because of cuts to daily allowances
Several legislators cited the expense of living in Juneau for their votes.
A second version of omicron is spreading. Here’s why scientists are on alert.
It's a sibling of the first omicron variant that swept the world. Is it more contagious? Does it cause severe disease? Will it keep current omicron surges going? Researchers are looking for answers.
The K300 starts Friday and it will look a bit different this year. Here’s what to know.
“It’s going to be a fast trail, that’s for sure, at least in the lower part of the river,” said the race manager.
In the state’s largest school districts, families wait for last year’s food assistance
According to the Food Bank of Alaska, just 28 school districts in the state have received P-EBT funds for the 2020-2021 school year. Families in the state’s largest districts – Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Fairbanks and others – are still waiting.
After vandalism, museum continues to share Jewish life in Alaska
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Incidents of antisemitism have been on the rise nationally and worldwide. Here in Alaska, a series of events last year highlighted the need for...