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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.
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.
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...
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.
2 more Alaska inmates die as details emerge on early-morning Anchorage jail death
No force was used at the Anchorage jail against a man who died there last Wednesday, according to state corrections officials. As his death remained under investigation Tuesday, officials also announced two more Southcentral Alaska inmates suffered medical issues and died last week. That brings the state’s total number of in-state custody deaths to 10, the same number as all of last year, prompting continued calls from the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska for answers and action.
Anchorage's Taku Lake Skate Park to Receive $2.1M Upgrade, Largest in City
The skate park at Taku Lake in Anchorage is getting some massive upgrades. The Anchorage Parks Foundation tells Your Alaska Link the $2.1 million project has been about four years in the making. The new and improved skate park will feature an in-the-ground bowl for skaters. And when it's all...
Kodiak firework store opens for pre-orders ahead of Fourth of July
Les and Dan’s Firework Stand is based out of a metal container van, just north of city limits, next to Rezanof past Mill Bay Beach. It’s the island community’s sole pyrotechnic store. The business has operated in Kodiak for over 40 years. But it’s not business as...
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