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Socialist party protests LaFrance inauguration over police-involved shootings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Party for Socialism and Liberation protested the inauguration of mayor Suzanne LaFrance on Monday, seeking the release of body camera video for the officer-involved shootings during the past several weeks and asked for the creation of a civilian oversight committee. The group began protesting in...
Skagway credit union discussion continues
Historical items on display at Skagway's sole bank, Wells Fargo. Two credit unions have answered Skagway’s call for increased banking services. But before anyone can start depositing money – there’s a catch – both require free office space to start. Credit Union 1 and Tongass Federal...
Drag story time at the Skagway Public Library
Readers in Skagway participated in drag story time at the local public library in mid-June. There were kings, queens and rainbow cupcakes. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the songs, and this story. On June 15, Skagway continued to celebrate Pride Month with story time at the library. The reading nook...
Fire danger remains high as temperatures warm above average
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Summers in Alaska are known for their sharp contrast to winter, and this summer that is proving true. For the third weekend in a row, temperatures will likely climb to the 70s in Anchorage with even warmer weather likely in the Mat-Su. It’s been more than two weeks since Anchorage has seen any significant or widespread rain. The dry trend will likely continue through the weekend and into next week. The one chance for rain will be Sunday evening as moisture moves in from the south. Showers are likely for the Kenai Peninsula but Anchorage and further north only have a chance for a brief light rain before quickly returning to dry weather Monday.
Rare Alaska severe thunderstorms bring over 75,000 lightning strikes near Arctic Circle
An intense warm and unstable weather pattern in the Arctic throes of Alaska brought a rare bout of strong, widespread thunderstorms that lit up the Last Frontier with an extreme number of lightning strikes Thursday.
Ben Mallott takes the helm at Alaska Federation of Natives
Longtime AFN President Julie Kitka announced her retirement from the organization earlier this year. A search commenced for a new leader. Now, AFN Vice President Ben Mallott, 38, has been named president. Mallott, of Juneau, is the son of the late Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott of Yakutat and retired schoolteacher...
191 student-athletes earn 2024 NFCA High School Spring All-Region honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced Friday afternoon that 191 student-athletes from 108 programs have received 2024 NFCA High School Spring All-Region accolades. The awards honor softball student-athletes from eight (Regions III through X) of the Association’s 10 regions with first- and second-team selections. Three...
Gov. Dunleavy signs Alaska budget, vetoes more than $230 million in spending
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state budget into law on Friday, while vetoing more than $230 million in operating and capital spending. The total operating budget funding state agencies is $12.2 billion, including $914 million for Permanent Fund dividends, while the capital budget, money designated to build and repair roads, buildings and other infrastructure […] The post Gov. Dunleavy signs Alaska budget, vetoes more than $230 million in spending appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Alaska Supreme Court reverses homeschool allotment ruling
Alaska’s Supreme Court justices on Friday reversed a Superior Court ruling that struck down key components of the state’s correspondence school program. Nearly 23,000 homeschool students may continue to use their allotments of state education money to pay for private school tuition until the Anchorage Superior Court reconsiders the case. The Supreme Court made its […] The post Alaska Supreme Court reverses homeschool allotment ruling appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
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