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Tustumena Lake Wildfire Human Caused, Nearing Containment, Officials Say
The Tustumena Lake Fire was caused by an unattended campfire, according to officials with the Division of Forestry. While the cause has been determined, the individual or individuals responsible have not yet been identified, although an investigation is ongoing. Fire Management Officer Howie Kent said it was “very evident” that...
Tustumena Lake Fire Now Covers 35 Acres
The Tustumena Lake Fire coverage estimate has been reduced from 55 acres to 35 acres. The change is largely due to the fire staff’s ability to safely assess the impacted area today. Fire operations are ongoing to meet full suppression efforts. Tactics include delivering supplies by helicopter sling loads into the area, creating saw line, and establishing hose lay to meet containment objectives.
FREE TO READ: Poll shows majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt
Majorities of Americans favor forgiving all or some of an individual’s medical debt if the person is facing hardships. That's according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey found that about half of Americans say it’s extremely or very important for the U.S. government to provide debt relief for those who have yet to pay off medical treatments. Although reducing student loan debt has been a focus for President Joe Biden, the poll found that Americans are more likely to say medical debt relief should be a government priority.
Suzanne LaFrance sworn in as Anchorage’s first elected female mayor
Former Anchorage Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance is officially the first elected female mayor of Anchorage. She was sworn in Monday in Town Square Park in front of residents and supporters.
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...
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.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 28, 2024
Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Friday on Alaska News Nightly:. The state’s industrial development agency pushes back after President Biden blocks...
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