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The field trip was meant to teach students about how their local government works. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
At mock assembly meeting, Soldotna sixth graders extend holiday break
The field trip was meant to teach students about how their local government works.
www.kdll.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The field trip was meant to teach students about how their local government works. #KPBorough www.kdll.org/local-news/2...
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If the program gets federal approval, Alaska's new hazardous waste team will take the lead on permitting, inspections and clean-ups instead of the EPA.
Alaska aims to regulate its own hazardous waste
If the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorizes the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s new hazardous waste program, Alaska will no longer be one of two states without it's own…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
If the program gets federal approval, Alaska's new hazardous waste team will take the lead on permitting, inspections and clean-ups instead of the EPA.
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The news comes amid the Trump administration’s effort to dramatically slash federal spending – including by proposed cuts to key weather and climate programs within NOAA.
(From KHNS - Haines)
(From KHNS - Haines)
NOAA cancels funding for data collection crucial to tsunami warning systems
The Alaska Earthquake Center has long provided NOAA with seismic data for tsunami monitoring and warning purposes. That work will wind down in November, after the federal agency said it can no longer…
www.ktoo.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The news comes amid the Trump administration’s effort to dramatically slash federal spending – including by proposed cuts to key weather and climate programs within NOAA.
(From KHNS - Haines)
(From KHNS - Haines)
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City officials say the final election results mean the city is now estimated to face upwards of a $12 million revenue shortfall this year — and every year moving forward.
Final Juneau election results show seasonal sales tax fails, tax cut measures pass
Propositions 1 and 2 passed while Proposition 3 failed and District 2 Assembly candidate Nano Brooks ousted longtime incumbent Wade Bryson from his seat.
www.ktoo.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
City officials say the final election results mean the city is now estimated to face upwards of a $12 million revenue shortfall this year — and every year moving forward.
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Hundreds of people are being evacuated from Kipnuk after being told to pack a single bag and leave the village, one of the hardest hit by a catastrophic storm that hit Western Alaska over the weekend.
Large-scale evacuations underway from storm-battered Western Alaska villages
The University of Alaska Anchorage will shelter 400 displaced residents in the Alaska Airlines Center arena with the help of the American Red Cross as soon as Wednesday evening, university officials s...
www.adn.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hundreds of people are being evacuated from Kipnuk after being told to pack a single bag and leave the village, one of the hardest hit by a catastrophic storm that hit Western Alaska over the weekend.
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Forecasters say a powerful storm, potentially historic in strength, is expected to slam into the Y-K Delta overnight and then race up the coastline, bringing destructive winds and surging seas.
Alaskans across hundreds of miles of coastline are bracing for impact.
Alaskans across hundreds of miles of coastline are bracing for impact.
Alaskans along hundreds of miles of coastline brace for massive storm
Forecasters say the powerful storm, potentially historic in strength, is expected to slam into the Y-K Delta early Sunday and then race up the coastline, bringing destructive winds and surging seas.
akpub.io
October 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Forecasters say a powerful storm, potentially historic in strength, is expected to slam into the Y-K Delta overnight and then race up the coastline, bringing destructive winds and surging seas.
Alaskans across hundreds of miles of coastline are bracing for impact.
Alaskans across hundreds of miles of coastline are bracing for impact.
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A nonprofit coordinating academic research on the Arctic plans to shut down as its federal funding dries up.
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States says it plans to wind down operations at the end of this month.
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States says it plans to wind down operations at the end of this month.
Nonprofit coordinating Arctic research will shut down as federal funding dries up
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, which brings together academics from universities and government agencies, plans to close its doors.
akpub.io
September 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A nonprofit coordinating academic research on the Arctic plans to shut down as its federal funding dries up.
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States says it plans to wind down operations at the end of this month.
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States says it plans to wind down operations at the end of this month.
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The Tustumena is more than just a ferry: it’s a lifeline for Aleutian communities. A $350 ferry ticket is often the only way people in the Aleutians can afford to travel out of their communities.
(From KUCB - Unalaska)
(From KUCB - Unalaska)
'We got a tired Tustumena': State to open bids for long-awaited ferry replacement
The Alaska Marine Highway's director says a requirement to buy American-made parts has been a major stumbling block.
www.ktoo.org
September 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The Tustumena is more than just a ferry: it’s a lifeline for Aleutian communities. A $350 ferry ticket is often the only way people in the Aleutians can afford to travel out of their communities.
(From KUCB - Unalaska)
(From KUCB - Unalaska)
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Mat-Su to distribute millions in opioid help under new borough-city partnerships, reports Amy Bushatz for @matsusentinel.bsky.social via @alaskabeacon.com
Mat-Su to distribute millions in opioid help under new borough-city partnerships | Alaska Beacon
Mat-Su officials will distribute millions in opioid addiction relief funding under a new partnership between the region’s cities and the borough approved by the Assembly last week.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Mat-Su to distribute millions in opioid help under new borough-city partnerships, reports Amy Bushatz for @matsusentinel.bsky.social via @alaskabeacon.com
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State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes, reports Kevin Hardy of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/14/s...
State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes | Alaska Beacon
The new law provided states money to check Medicaid paperwork, but experts question whether it will be enough for changes by the end of 2026.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes, reports Kevin Hardy of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/14/s...
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Dunleavy administration eyes grants to NGOs for possible cuts in Alaska budget, reports James Brooks @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com
Dunleavy administration eyes grants to NGOs for possible cuts in Alaska budget | Alaska Beacon
Two administrative orders are seeking "efficiency" and cost cuts in Alaska's executive branch, including possible outsourcing.
alaskabeacon.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Dunleavy administration eyes grants to NGOs for possible cuts in Alaska budget, reports James Brooks @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com
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The state of Alaska is pressing forward with a controversial plan to build a ferry terminal it says will streamline service in the Upper Lynn canal.
But communities in the area that depend on the ferry system aren’t on board.
But communities in the area that depend on the ferry system aren’t on board.
$28M state contract kickstarts Cascade Point ferry terminal despite local pushback
Communities that depend on the route say they need more information, and they’re worried the plan could make it even harder to get to Juneau.
alaskapublic.org
August 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The state of Alaska is pressing forward with a controversial plan to build a ferry terminal it says will streamline service in the Upper Lynn canal.
But communities in the area that depend on the ferry system aren’t on board.
But communities in the area that depend on the ferry system aren’t on board.
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A national pause to some federal education grants could reduce Mat-Su school funding by millions for the coming year, potentially shutting down a bevy of programs. (via @matsusentinel.bsky.social)
Millions in Mat-Su school funding at risk under federal freeze
The money pays for programs including after-school activites, student supplies and preschools, Mat-Su district officials said.
alaskapublic.org
July 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A national pause to some federal education grants could reduce Mat-Su school funding by millions for the coming year, potentially shutting down a bevy of programs. (via @matsusentinel.bsky.social)
Health care takes big toll on cost of living in Alaska’s cities, report shows alaskabeacon.com/briefs/healt...
Health care takes big toll on cost of living in Alaska’s cities, report shows | Alaska Beacon
Alaska's three biggest cities had the highest health care costs among cities and metro areas around the nation, analysis shows.
alaskabeacon.com
July 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Health care takes big toll on cost of living in Alaska’s cities, report shows alaskabeacon.com/briefs/healt...
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It's been more than a month since St. Paul Island had a full shipment of groceries. Foggy weather and a lack of reliable transportation have left the Bering Sea community waiting on thousands of pounds of food from Anchorage.
Shelves are bare on St. Paul Island as 10 tons of food sit stranded in Anchorage
The Bering Sea community has been without staples like milk and eggs for more than a month.
alaskapublic.org
July 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It's been more than a month since St. Paul Island had a full shipment of groceries. Foggy weather and a lack of reliable transportation have left the Bering Sea community waiting on thousands of pounds of food from Anchorage.
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy forces early vote on education veto override with special session in August, reports @corinne-smith.bsky.social and @alaska.bsky.social of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/07/02/a... #akleg
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy forces early vote on education veto override with special session in August | Alaska Beacon
The special session means that lawmakers cannot wait until January to vote on whether to override vetoes of the budget and other bills.
alaskabeacon.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy forces early vote on education veto override with special session in August, reports @corinne-smith.bsky.social and @alaska.bsky.social of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/07/02/a... #akleg
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Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/17/m... #akleg
Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft | Alaska Beacon
Flat funding, combined with inflation, will mean the Alaska state budget includes many service cuts, as lawmakers grapple with low revenue.
alaskabeacon.com
May 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/17/m... #akleg
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Amid budget struggle, Alaska has little money for new construction or renovation, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/14/a... #akleg
Amid budget struggle, Alaska has little money for new construction or renovation | Alaska Beacon
The Legislature is about to pass the state's capital budget with no projects for individual legislators' districts.
alaskabeacon.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Amid budget struggle, Alaska has little money for new construction or renovation, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/14/a... #akleg
Cost estimates rising for permafrost-related damage to Alaska roads and buildings alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/09/c...
Cost estimates rising for permafrost-related damage to Alaska roads and buildings | Alaska Beacon
Better knowledge about infrastructure on permafrost has led to a new estimate of future thaw costs under varying climate scenarios.
alaskabeacon.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Cost estimates rising for permafrost-related damage to Alaska roads and buildings alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/09/c...
Trump-proposed cut to federal Essential Air Service would fall on rural Alaska alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/08/t...
Trump-proposed cut to federal Essential Air Service would fall on rural Alaska | Alaska Beacon
The White House proposed slashing Essential Air Service funding by about 52%, or $308 million. EAS serves locations throughout Alaska.
alaskabeacon.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Trump-proposed cut to federal Essential Air Service would fall on rural Alaska alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/08/t...
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Thanks to opposing positions between the state House and Senate, the Alaska Legislature is going to cut things you like in order to fix the state’s deficit: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/30/b... #akleg
Between vows against taxes and using savings, the 2025 PFD and Alaska state services are in a vise | Alaska Beacon
Legislators are expected to reduce this year's proposed Permanent Fund dividend in order to resolve a looming deficit.
alaskabeacon.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thanks to opposing positions between the state House and Senate, the Alaska Legislature is going to cut things you like in order to fix the state’s deficit: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/30/b... #akleg
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Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/24/a... #akleg
Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit | Alaska Beacon
The new Alaska state budget proposal eliminates proposals for new troopers, help for education, and would cut prison space.
alaskabeacon.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/24/a... #akleg
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Sen. Murkowski makes pitch for renewable energy’s value in Alaska communities, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/23/s...
Sen. Murkowski makes pitch for renewable energy’s value in Alaska communities | Alaska Beacon
While the Trump administration favors fossil fuels, Sen. Murkowski describes renewable projects as key to communities' energy independence.
alaskabeacon.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Sen. Murkowski makes pitch for renewable energy’s value in Alaska communities, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/23/s...
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It’s a lot of money to lose for a community that hoped to use the funding to fix its unstable mountainside.
(From KHNS - Haines)
(From KHNS - Haines)
Skagway likely to lose nearly $20M in FEMA rockslide mitigation funds
Skagway was slated to be Alaska’s first recipient of Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant funding.
buff.ly
April 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It’s a lot of money to lose for a community that hoped to use the funding to fix its unstable mountainside.
(From KHNS - Haines)
(From KHNS - Haines)
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The Alaska Department of Health is cutting 30 positions and shuttering a program meant to improve public health access across the state after the Trump administration cut more than $50 million in previously awarded federal funding. www.adn.com/politics/202...
Alaska Department of Health cuts 30 positions, dissolves public health program after federal funding cuts
The cuts came after the Trump administration axed $50 million in previously awarded grant funding to the state.
www.adn.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Alaska Department of Health is cutting 30 positions and shuttering a program meant to improve public health access across the state after the Trump administration cut more than $50 million in previously awarded federal funding. www.adn.com/politics/202...