The anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory spotlights community involvement in science.
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. posts negative returns for first time since 2012
The decline will not have an immediate negative effect on state finances, but continued losses would reduce available cash for services and dividends.
In Alaska US Senate primary, a race to finish fourth
After Murkowski, Tshibaka and Chesbro, 16 candidates vie for last spot on general election ballot.
After joint legislative effort, Alaska updates definition of consent for sexual assault cases
The bill also expands the definition of domestic abuse to cover situations where an abuser involuntarily shares an explicit picture of a victim.
Report details Alaska demographics hurt most by 2021 spike in drug overdose deaths
Fentanyl was involved in nearly three-quarter of the opioid deaths, many of which also involved mixtures with methamphetamine or heroin.
Cost estimates for constitutional convention in Alaska range widely
Issues include the length of the session and the amount of support delegates will need.