Returning third through sixth graders would potentially bring about 10,000 additional students back into Anchorage classrooms, though it’s not clear how many will opt to return.
The governor can extend declarations for 30 days but any period longer than that requires legislative approval.
A vote is set to be placed on the April ballot for Anchorage voters in District 4.
The deal comes after Alaska Communications rejected a smaller, $300 million deal that was announced last year.
The moratorium would halt oil and gas auctions for one year, and coal leasing for three years.
The distinction, as troubled rollouts are reported across the U.S., comes despite Alaska’s logistical challenges of bad weather, vast distances and rough terrain.
They’re paid for access to and intelligence on what’s happening in the Capitol — but for now, they’re not allowed in the building.
Michaela Goade, a member of the Tlingit and Haida tribes in Southeast Alaska, was honored for her work on “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom.
Democrats marched the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate Monday night for the start of his historic trial, but Republican senators were easing off their criticism of the former president.
Monday is the first day since September that the daily count fell below 100.
"Who am I going to be after I’m done being a skier?": The two-time Olympian says her break from competition has changed her perspective.
Alaska history: Likely no one would have faulted Anderson for waiting until spring to turn himself in. But in cold October weather, with little equipment and scarce food, he worked his way across the wilderness.
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It’s too early to tell if the drop in screenings has had an impact on cancer rates, but the trend could be deadly if it persists.
The current recommendations put some teachers in the next eligible categories, but only those 50 and older or with health conditions.
Yellen is expected to play a key role in gaining congressional approval of Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which is running into stiff opposition from Republicans who believe the price tag is too high.
Portman, 65, cited his frustration with “partisan gridlock” as the impetus for his retirement.
Following Chugach Electric’s $1 billion acquisition of ML&P, rates have gone down. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your electric bill will be lower.
A viral internet meme featuring Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony was quickly embraced by Alaskans, taking him everywhere from the “Into the Wild” bus to Utqiagvik.
