Yereth Rosen
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Emma Pokon, commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, was named to lead EPA's Pacific Northwest regional office. -
The latest Healthy Alaskans status report shows little improvement in most categories, including preventive care for pregnant women and young children. -
Alaska's health care industry is growing dramatically, and so is its need for new workers, especially nurses, the report says. -
A pediatrician with executive experience will lead the organization that funds services for mental health patients, the disabled and others. -
After three companies expressed interest, the state Division of Oil and Gas started the formal process that may result in new exploration at Augustine Volcano. -
Consumers value the Alaska Grown label, and their preferences could help guide policy in a state highly dependent on imported food. -
Bills about the alcohol-cancer link and youth vaping are up for lawmakers' consideration after versions ran into late trouble last year. -
In draft recommendations, members suggest boosted international marketing, development of new products, more support for workers, and other steps. -
Gwich’in and environmental opponents celebrate the results, while state officials expect the incoming Trump administration to make it easier to drill in the refuge. -
Wider eligibility for subsidies, faster processes for hiring caregivers and dual use of school spaces are among the recommendations for alleviating the child care shortage.
