Experts in charitable giving say donations from Alaskans can’t make up funding losses caused by vetoes
Alaska has few foundations and lacks generational wealth, and Alaskans tend to donate time, not money, giving experts say.
Legislature sues Dunleavy over public school funding
The lawsuit was filed the day after the state was supposed to start funding payments to public schools.
Alaska congressional delegation urges budget compromise to protect federal funding
In one scenario, the state could lose $1 billion in federal transportation construction aid if the capital budget isn’t approved by the end of the month.
Alaska Native groups criticize Sen. Reinbold for ‘inflammatory’ Facebook post
A social media post by the Eagle River Republican has drawn a strong response from three of the state’s largest Native organizations.
Alaska ferry service dodges vetoes but not a big budget cut
In early January, only one of the system's 11 ferries will be operating, and there’ll be no winter service for Cordova, Kodiak, Juneau and more under the draft schedule.
House condemns Trump ‘racist’ tweets in extraordinary rebuke
Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, voted against the resolution condemning Trump’s tweets, saying that lawmakers should be focusing on “meaningful legislation for the people.”
Bethel hospital opens outpatient clinic in first phase of new facility
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. plans to renovate its older hospital at the site and connect the two buildings.
University of Alaska governing board delays vote on whether to declare financial emergency
Questions remain about whether state lawmakers will reach some sort of deal, inserting funding for UA back into another bill.
Body of missing Kentucky angler found in Susitna River
William “Bill” Hartlage had been missing since late June after he disappeared while fishing.
Is it OK to laugh at Florida Man?
What it’s like to go viral as one of the Internet’s biggest memes — and the moral complications of laughing along.
Looking at budget cuts’ impact on Alaska fisheries
Set to get axed is funding for research projects, such as salmon inseason sampling and Tanner crab surveys at Prince William Sound, and five salmon weirs at Kodiak and Chignik.
Record warm water in lower Kuskokwim River likely caused heart attacks in salmon, biologist says
Water temperatures near Bethel broke into the lower 70s last week.
