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Watch our Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate 2024
Incumbent Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance face off during our live Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Senate's budget has a smaller PFD than the House. Plus, Anchorage residents share their thoughts about the mayoral runoff.
Dunleavy says lawmakers shouldn’t pass bills to address homeschool decision. Lawmakers say that’s risky.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling on lawmakers to pause their efforts to address a court ruling that threatens the state’s homeschool system, saying they should wait for a ruling from the Alaska Supreme Court.
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Anchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance
Here’s what incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance had to say about many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.
Volunteering in the outdoors | Outdoor Explorer
Whether maintaining trails, teaching beginners or picking up trash, volunteers are the core of the outdoor community.
Burning engine fell from plane just before fatal crash near Fairbanks, NTSB says
The NTSB's Clint Johnson says video and witness reports of the fire are "a key piece of evidence" in the April 23 crash, which killed both crew members.
For one Utqiaġvik family, spring bowhead whaling marks an important milestone
The Aaluk Crew landed Utqiaġvik's first bowhead whale of the spring season last week. It was also 17-year-old striker Donald "Button" Adams' first catch.
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.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Congresswoman Peltola threads a needle between supporting energy production or salmon. Plus, more refugees are coming to Alaska.
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.
1 dead in early-morning Wasilla duplex fire
The fire’s origin and cause remain under investigation.
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.
NOAA issues final ruling on Cook Inlet federal fishing waters
The federal decision comes after the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council was tasked with choosing a new management plan, but took no action.
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.
Celebrating Nurses Week | Line One
Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff on this Line One, as she and her guest discuss the science of skin, and how to care for it.
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.
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