In Unalaska, some feel the pinch of Shell’s withdrawal
The news that Shell Oil was abandoning its quest for oil in the Arctic Ocean came as a shock in Unalaska and around the state. Unalaska officials said the move won’t hit the city’s budget too hard. But local companies doing business with Shell are scrambling to figure out what it will mean for them.
Alaska health department changes Medicaid renewal process to keep thousands covered
About 37% of Alaska’s Medicaid recipients were procedurally disenrolled in the first four months following a pause during the pandemic.
Miller Upset With Decision to Move Up Ballot Count
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Joe Miller is upset with the Division of Elections’ decision to move up the ballot-count of the U.S....
‘It’s a risk either way’: Pregnant women in Alaska grapple with vaccine decisions
Pregnant women face a dilemma: they are considered at high risk for serious medical complications from COVID-19, but the vaccines haven’t been tested on pregnant women because they’re a vulnerable population.
A salmon glut has sent prices plunging, and economists don’t know when they’ll recover
Processors recently announced a base price of just 50 cents per pound – the lowest price in decades, when adjusted for inflation.
National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues
The Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions.
Anchorage’s new schools superintendent confronts bus driver shortage and low enrollment as the academic year begins
Dr. Jharrett Bryantt begins his tenure with a shortage of bus drivers causing reduced bus service -- a crisis, as Bryantt calls it -- as well as other staffing issues and concerns about safety felt nationwide following one of the deadliest-ever school shootings in U.S. history, near the end of last school year in Uvalde, Texas.
Court OKs Interest for Exxon Valdez Plaintiffs
A three-judge panel of the 9th U-S Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation should receive...
Avalanches drive up electricity costs in Juneau
Several massive avalanches have knocked out nearly all hydroelectric power to Juneau -- sending power rates skyrocketing for at least the next three months.
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Governor Palin unveils State budget proposal with 7% cut
Governor Sarah Palin wants to shrink state government spending by 7% next year. She released her proposed budget for fiscal year 2010 this...
Attorney General Barr says ‘very basics of public safety are lacking in the villages’
The visit to Western Alaska continues Barr's tour of the state, meeting with public officials and Alaska Native leaders to discuss public safety, the lack of law enforcement in rural communities and how the federal government can help.
2 Chevak men use Facebook to promote culture, healing
Two men Chevak men, Cody and Cody, are using social media to celebrate Cup’ik and Yup’ik culture in the form of comedic videos. Their Facebook page, “Can I Borrow,” is home to videos celebrating traditions, customs and cultural quirks with the goal of “healing through laughter.”
More than 200 Anchorage teachers to receive layoff notices
Amid uncertainty over state funding, the Anchorage School District is preparing to lay off hundreds of teachers. Two hundred non-tenured teachers will be notified by the end of the school year. Listen now
Ballot initiative to move Alaska Legislature’s meetings clears early hurdle
After the sponsors get some official documents, they’ll have one year to collect more than 28,000 qualified signatures to put the question to voters in 2020.
Anchorage aims to re-brand troubled transit center
The early plan offers a preliminary vision of a revitalized downtown, but few specifics about what happens to many of the people there now.
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Gasline plans causing controversy
Two of the five applications the state received for assistance in developing a gas pipeline from the North Slope would open the possibility of...
Brent Sass Extends Yukon Quest Lead
The first two Yukon Quest dog teams had smooth runs up and over American Summit and arrived safely in Eagle, the sixth checkpoint on the trail.
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Mat-Su School Board bans 1 book after months of committee review
An advisory committee recommended removal of the novel “This Ends with Us,” for its depiction of domestic violence.
New stipulations, shorter time period, for Pebble’s state land use permit
After months of delay, the Pebble Limited Partnership was granted its land use permit by the state’s Department of Natural Resources Tuesday. But taking into account the concerns raised through a public comment period, DNR is adding more oversight to Pebble’s activities and adding some new stipulations to the permit. Listen now
Cleveland Eruption Continues
Cleveland Volcano continues to be active, with two additional blasts shaking the volcano on Sunday evening, and Monday morning. Neither explosion produced ash clouds large enough to interfere with air traffic transiting the region.
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