Anchorage Mayor LaFrance proposes relatively flat budget, warns of fiscal cliff next year
The proposed budget mostly keeps services funded at the same level, using about $12 million in one-time funding, in part, to balance a $15 million deficit.
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Alaska prepares to surrender some Statehood Act land claims as it nears 105 million-acre goal
This week, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources announced that it is preparing to surrender the claims to as much as 5.7 million acres scattered across the state, an area…
The Anchorage Weekender: A musk ox party, a teen book club and 8 more local events
It’s officially the spooky season, but there’s no tricks here!
Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, causing the frozen ground to thaw at a record rate.
Tell us your story: Navigating the high cost of living in Alaska
A new report says 37% of Alaska households are not able to afford the state’s cost of living.
Trump unveils $54 billion in South Korean investment for Alaska LNG project
It's the second time in three days that the president has touted foreign investment in states with tight GOP races.
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Lower enrollment leads to reshuffling at Juneau elementary schools
The Juneau School District began the year with nearly 100 fewer students than projected. As a result, some elementary schools have shuffled around teachers and students.
Judge rejects Anchorage state House candidate’s challenge to August state primary result
That means Republican Sarah Short will not be a listed candidate for House District 13 and Democratic candidate Lisa Keller will run unopposed.