More than 10,000 summer school spots — far more than usual — are available this year in a sweeping opportunity for K-12 students to retake classes or try to get ahead after pandemic setbacks.
Fink, who also served as speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives and ran for governor, died of complications from old age, his son said.
Live, in-person events are emerging in many forms this month, from outdoor dance parties to concerts on the Anchorage Museum’s lawn.
From Facebook plant purge groups to locally owned shops, Alaskans are discovering unique ways of finding the most sought-after plants.
Fire officials are urging Alaskans to be aware of fire danger heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The district is requesting feedback through an online survey on how to prioritize spending.
Classes begin on Aug. 23, and the campus will open to faculty, staff and students on Aug. 2, the university said.
Some Alaskans are making the most of the limited season, foraging to fill bags and buckets with fiddleheads that they’ll use in anything from pesto to pizza to caribou stew.
Timothy Swensen Jr., 29, faces charges related to the production, possession and distribution of child pornography, federal prosecutors said.
The garage sale has happened for about 35 years and continued in 2020 — but with “maybe 30 or 40 houses.” On Saturday, an estimated 100 houses are participating.
Some summer favorites like the Girdwood Forest Fair have been canceled. Other events — including the Alaska State Fair, Salmonfest and the Bear Paw Festival — are pushing ahead.
“Boy, the excitement — there’s a lot of excitement,” said one organizer.
