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After email leak, some Alaska legislators say they’re skeptical of Permanent Fund’s direction
Members of the Alaska Legislature questioned the direction of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. on Monday in a hearing of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, the committee’s first since leaked internal emails indicated that board member Gabrielle Rubenstein may have engaged in conflicts of interest. The corporation controls the investments of Alaska’s $80 billion […] The post After email leak, some Alaska legislators say they’re skeptical of Permanent Fund’s direction appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Alaska foster families get another year of fully funded child care
State officials have alerted foster parents that Alaska health and community services agencies will take over the costs of a federal program that fully funds their child care after the pandemic-era money ends in July. The news is a boon to the foster system, which foster families and child care...
Kodiak maintains mill rate as city sees increased expenses and sales tax revenue
Kodiak’s City Council passed a balanced budget Monday night which includes drawing more than $3 million out of the general fund to make up for extra expenses. But the city’s mill rate will not change. During a special meeting on June 24, the Kodiak City Council unanimously approved...
Video: Young Anchorage man tells Assembly why he’s moving. Assembly Chairman Constant then calls him dishonest and scolds the audience
You’ve heard that young people are leaving Anchorage. But why? Prices? Opportunity? Or liberal policies destroying the city?. Jordan Harary, a young technology professional and resident of Anchorage, stood at the podium in dress shirt, tie and slacks, and with poise gave the Anchorage Assembly a three-minute lesson on Tuesday about why Anchorage is dying and why he is leaving.
Kasilof River Dipnetting Area Expanded
To provide dipnetters more opportunity to harvest their household limits of sockeye salmon on the Kasilof River, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is expanding the Kasilof River personal use dipnetting area. Personal use dipnetting from the shore will be allowed in an expanded area from ADF&G markers...
Creative Currents: A new pace with Seth Boyer
After living in the Lower 48 for a decade, musician Seth Boyer is finally back home. The singer-songwriter lived in Seattle for nine years and Los Angeles for one while touring the U.S. with Juneau artist Marian Call, and is excited for a slower change of pace. “It’s not like...
Anchorage Assembly passes HOME Initiative proposal in effort to expand housing options in city
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance as amended late Tuesday night, effectively eliminating the single-family zoning in Anchorage in the hopes of empowering people with better access to housing across the municipality. After intense public testimony and a roughly two-hour debate on the proposal, the initiative...
ADF&G Opens Kasilof Mouth To Commercial Dipnetting June 27-29
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has issued an emergency order allowing commercial dip net fishing at the mouth of the Kasilof River from June 27 to June 29. According to the ADF&G announcement, “Commercial fishing with dip nets will be allowed in the North Kalifornsky Beach and the Kasilof section from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, and from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.”
Anchorage Residents Invited to Shape City's Public Restroom Locations
Where would you want to have a public restroom in Anchorage? The Anchorage Assembly wants to know. Through an online survey, folks can now share their thoughts regarding the need for public bathrooms in the city. There's even an interactive map to suggest where you want a bathroom, whether it's...
Anchorage Enhances Trails with 139 New Wayfinding Signs This Summer
Something is being installed in Anchorage right now. The Anchorage Park Foundation shared photos showing some of the new sign bases that are popping up all over the city. Officials say 139 new wayfinding signs will be placed along trails in Anchorage throughout the summer.
Anchorage Health Department encourage measles vaccines as increase of visitors comes to Alaska
Right now, Anchorage health officials are pushing for people to get up to date on their vaccines. As Your Alaska Link explains it's because of our influx in visitors during the summer season. Anchorage Health Department encourage measles vaccines as increase of visitors come to Alaska. Right now, Anchorage health...
LaFrance has already moved into City Hall and fired at least 13 people as she prepares to take over
Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance has taken over space on the first floor of Anchorage City Hall. She has some kind of an agreement with the Anchorage Assembly, although it’s unclear what the agreement is. She won’t be sworn in as mayor until July 1, but has already set up shop in anticipation of moving to the mayor’s offices then. Normally, the mayor’s transition office is in the successful candidate’s campaign office in the weeks leading up to the transition of power. But for the past two weeks, LaFrance has been working out of City Hall.
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