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Social media ban for kids under 14 passes Alaska House
The social media proposal was added late in the process as an amendment to another bill and hasn’t been subject to public hearings.
Haines residents could weigh in on divisive dock project
Mayor Tom Morphet said he wants an advisory vote to make sure “50 percent plus one of the community” is on board with how to rebuild the Lutak Dock.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president
It is unclear after Thursday's arguments whether the court will act swiftly to resolve the appeal by former president Donald Trump.
Amendment banning kids under 14 from social media passes Alaska House with bipartisan support
The measure came as an amendment to an otherwise unrelated bill that would require adult websites to verify users are 18 or older.
Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees
The new Biden administration rules are meant to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights.
In Anchorage’s LaFrance-Bronson runoff election, the incumbent mayor is the underdog
Suzanne LaFrance outperformed Mayor Dave Bronson in campaign fundraising, the regular election results and a post-election poll.
Alaska House bill would require adult sites to verify users are 18 or older
Advocates say age verification would ensure minors aren't exposed to adult content. Opponents say it's not so simple.
Divided Alaska House calls for stay of homeschool decision until mid-2025
The two-page “sense of the House” approved by a 20-18 vote Wednesday supports a stay of the judge’s ruling through the end of June 2025.
Alaska an important Special Operations training ground, as Arctic sees interest from Russia and China
U.S. Special Operations forces like Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets were training in Kodiak and Fairbanks this past winter.
Alaska Rep. Peltola stuns home region by defending Donlin gold mine, a project she used to oppose
Democrat Mary Peltola joined Alaska's U.S. senators on a legal brief defending the mine in a lawsuit brought by Kuskokwim tribes.
Alaska House committee nixes amendment raising age of consent from 16 to 18
The sponsor of the amendment, Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, says he'll try again when the bill returns to the House floor.
Soldotna solar installation set to go online this summer
The 600-panel array will be able to fully power the Whistle Hill business complex east of Soldotna when weather permits.
Unalaska school district asks city for nearly $6M as it faces large deficit
The request is about $500,000 more than last year’s ask, and includes the maximum allowable contribution from the city’s general fund.
Alaska Senate passes bill that ties hunting and fishing residency requirements to PFD eligibility
Wildlife troopers say the loose definition of residency under the current rules make it difficult to prosecute people who take advantage.
Begich makes a pledge: He’ll drop out of Alaska’s U.S. House race if Dahlstrom bests him in primary.
Begich says if other GOP candidates do the same, it would allow conservative voters to unite behind one candidate. Another solution: Ranking.
Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care
An amendment from Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, would lower the age for obtaining behavioral health care to 16.
Supreme Court appears to side with an Oregon city’s crackdown on homelessness
Justices heard an Oregon city's appeal of lower court rulings that it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available.
Relocation of eroding Alaska Native village seen as a test case
The Newtok-to-Mertarvik transformation is the most advanced of several village relocation efforts prompted by climate change.
Alaska Senate proposes $7.5M aid package for struggling fish processors
The program would add to more than $100 million in salmon and Alaska pollock purchases — more than 1,500 truck loads — announced earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Renewable railbelt energy | Alaska Insight
This Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss how realistic a transition to renewable energy is, and how long it could take.
Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official says
Iranian news has not reported any such strike. Israel's military has not responded to NPR's requests for comment.
Biden administration blocks Ambler Road, strengthens protections for NPR-A
Both Alaska senators, Republicans Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, expressed outrage even before the decisions were formally announced.
Dunleavy says correspondence school decision will have broad impacts. But will it?
A judge recently threw out two laws underpinning key aspects of Alaska's homeschool system. The impact of the decision is up for debate.
Murkowski and Sullivan rail at federal moves to block Ambler Road and preserve parts of NPR-A
Two land-use decisions expected from the Biden administration this week have Alaska's U.S. senators fuming.
Supporters of Anchorage-area cemeteries say they’re not giving up after $4M bond fails
The bond would've laid the foundations for cemeteries in Girdwood and Eagle River, two communities without public cemeteries.
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