Camp directors say demand is high this summer, with COVID-19 vaccinations widely available, declining coronavirus cases and parents eager to send their kids to in-person programs after spending so much of the school year online.
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For small Kenai Peninsula towns, Pride Month is about visibility
One of the cornerstones of Pride Month today is visibility. In a small town like Soldotna, that can mean a lot.
As parents return to work, child care providers want a more sustainable model
With parents going back to work, child care centers need to open back up fully — but they’re short-staffed.
Colonization’s dark history puts undue burden on Tribes seeking repatriation of remains, objects
One criticism of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is that it puts a huge burden of proof on Tribes.
Tribes, Native organizations push back at institutions reluctant to help with repatriation efforts
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act — NAGPRA for short — gave Tribes a legal avenue to pursue the return of remains and some funerary objects.
‘This is creating havoc’: Juneau regional hospital’s mental health surge continues
Behavioral health staff say social restrictions are causing spikes in anxiety, depression, substance use, and self-harm — for students, parents and just about everyone experiencing the disruption of the pandemic.