Car wash companies expand in Anchorage amid national boom
According to Bloomberg, there are about 60,000 car washes in the country, and some forecasts show that number could double by 2030.
Juneau parents petition to recall school board leaders in response to district’s consolidation plan
The petitioners are worried about the impacts of closing and rearranging schools for students, as the board addresses a $7.9 million deficit.
U.S. Forest Service seeks public input in revising its long-term plan for the Tongass
The federal agency will spend the rest of this year gathering public input and then take the next couple of years to finalize a new plan.
Alaska Senate passes draft budget, confirming $175M in bonus public-school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters that he's "open to the increase" proposed by state lawmakers in the draft budget bill.
After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty
After a decade of downsizing, Defense Department officials admit they need to rebuild the medical force and the general health of active duty troops.
Alaska lawmakers juggle late-session bills addressing Southcentral natural gas crunch
Bills to make storing gas easier, reduce royalties and spur new gas production, as well as energy transmission and renewable energy, are moving forward.
Peltola reverts to pro-fish stance with a new anti-Pebble Mine bill and a surprise vote on Alaska drilling
She voted “present” on a bill she co-sponsored, illustrating the difficult line she walks as a pro-subsistence, pro-energy Democrat.
Dunleavy signals support for $175 million one-year education funding boost
The funding increase approved by the House and Senate would provide a one-year increase of roughly $680 per student.
Is your child enrolled in a correspondence program? We want to hear from you.
A recent Anchorage Superior Court ruling has left families of students in correspondence programs in limbo.
University of Alaska announces initial agreement with graduate workers on contract through 2026
The university described the pact as a tentative initial agreement that must go through more steps before it goes into effect.
Cruise company backs Alaska Railroad’s plan to replace Seward dock
Royal Caribbean International has signed a 30-year agreement to use the proposed passenger dock, as bonds are being secured for the project.
Sitka site among nation’s most endangered historic places
Sitka's Tlingit clan houses are one of America's 11 most endangered historic sites, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list.
Preparations underway for 2024 climbing season on Denali
More than 900 climbers have registered to attempt a summit of Denali this season, with 300 more registered for backcountry climbs.
Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
The call to action urges systemic reforms to the state’s support and integration of Native languages.
Alaska’s first resettlement conference highlights state’s recent spike in refugees
Alaska used to average about 150 refugees a year. Just last year, that number spiked to about 485.
Alaska Senate rolls out crime bill tackling fentanyl, child abuse and grand jury rules
House Republicans and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have previously expressed support for key elements of the omnibus crime package.
Alaska House votes down ethics board alternate member, citing signature on Dunleavy recall petition
The vote on Rachel Kelly, a Juneau resident nominated to fill a public seat on the ethics committee was four short of the needed tally.
University of Alaska student workers union members protest for contract, after judge bars strike
Union members say time is running out for a contract to be approved by the Legislature before the end of session.
Bronson, LaFrance challenge each other’s record during Anchorage Chamber mayoral debate
With two weeks until ballots are due, the candidates are looking to win over more voters after a close race in the general election.
Lawmakers push to revive Senate-passed pension bill stuck in House committee
In recent weeks, lawmakers have stepped up their efforts to return to a defined-benefit retirement system for public-sector workers.