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Fishing Report: Where anglers can — and can’t — fish, plus sockeye numbers in Kenai
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The final fish have reeled in at Ship Creek for the next two weeks with the closure of sport fishing at the popular fishery though July 13. When the creek opens back up, there will be no retention of king salmon for the rest of the season.
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...
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.
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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