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Darlene Huntington, PharmD ’15 brings health services to remote villages in Alaska
When Darlene Huntington graduated from USJ with a PharmD degree in 2015, she knew exactly where she was headed —back home to Alaska. “Returning home to Alaska was always the plan for me. I wanted to work in our tribal health system and accepted a job prior to graduation,” she said.
Wildfire temporarily closes entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve forced the temporary closure Monday of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations. Cars were turned around at the park’s only entrance, tour buses were canceled and public facilities, including the visitor’s...
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes millions intended to solve Alaska’s federal education funding equity dispute
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed the funds state legislators set aside to settle a dispute between Alaska’s education officials and their federal counterparts over whether the state spent pandemic relief equitably. State legislators included $11.89 million in the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year to allow the state to comply with the federal government’s […] The post Gov. Dunleavy vetoes millions intended to solve Alaska’s federal education funding equity dispute appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Alaska lawmakers aim to expand eligibility for scholarships
Alaska lawmakers approved legislation to increase eligibility for the Alaska Performance Scholarship, a merit-based program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education or technical training in-state. House Bill 148 also raises the maximum award amount. Since launching in 2011, the Alaska Performance Scholarship has funded over $122 million scholarships for Alaskan students. However, […] The post Alaska lawmakers aim to expand eligibility for scholarships appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Fireworks sales in Houston continue despite high fire danger across the state
HOUSTON, Alaska (KTUU) - Fire danger is high across the state of Alaska, but that hasn’t stopped fireworks sales in the Mat-Su Borough city of Houston where Gorilla Fireworks stands were doing brisk business a few days before the Fourth of July. Houston is the only city in the...
3 bears killed by park rangers in Eklutna campground
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska State Parks officials said that three black bears have been killed after repeated encounters with camp food at an Eklutna campground. In two separate incidents in late June, park officials wrote in a social media post that black bears were seen breaking into camp gear in search of food.
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