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Alaskans react to $1,718 PFD in governor’s signed budget
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With a signed budget that included more than $230 million in cuts, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a slightly higher Permanent Fund dividend than what lawmakers agreed on at the end of the session. The governor said his signed budget includes a PFD check of approximately $1,718...
Rain fails to dampen Independence Day celebrations at Pioneer Park
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A light rain marked the beginning of Independence Day festivities at Pioneer Park, but the damp atmosphere certainly didn’t dampen everyone’s spirits at Fairbanks’ hallmark July 4 event. In fact, amid the multiple active fires in the Interior, many were happy to see...
Patriotic displays, music fill Anchorage streets on Fourth of July
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dressed in red, white and blue, thousands of Alaskans on Thursday convened along Delaney Park Strip to celebrate the nation’s birthday, continuing an Anchorage tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. With a rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and a reading of the Declaration...
Mount Marathon Preview: All 4 reigning champs return to defend title
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While anyone who conquers Mount Marathon — the holiday run up and down a 3,000-foot tall rock outside of Seward — could be considered a champion, there are four winners of the 2023 race returning to defend their respective titles on Thursday. The “Marvelous...
Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules
(Reuters) - The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). In April, President Joe Biden's administration took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska.
Anchorage police ask for helping in roofing nails being dumped on Glenn Highway
While most people in Eagle River were preparing for firework celebrations on July 3, Bryan Brenner was fixing an unexpected flat tire. As Brenner quickly would come to discover, he was far from alone.
People Mover reducing service; asking for public input
The Municipality of Anchorage plans to reduce its public bus transport service starting in October. According to the municipality’s People Mover webpage, the changes come amid “significant workforce shortages and challenges.”
Alaska Botanical Garden poppy collection offers glimpse of rare Himalayan flora
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Botanical Garden this summer is more than just a garden; it’s a living museum. That’s because the East Anchorage attraction boasts the only nationally accredited Meconopsis collection, a group of flowering plants typically only found on a trek to the Tibetan Plateau.
Juneau’s School District is getting a $5.2M state funding boost. Board members are deciding what to do with it.
Last week, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed this year’s state budget into law, including a one-time funding boost of about $175 million to school districts. The Juneau School District gets a $5.2 million slice of that. But this money comes months after the Juneau Board of Education controversially voted to consolidate schools and reduce staff to offset a multi-million dollar deficit.
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