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Alaska abalone population, important to Indigenous traditions, gets new attention
Pinto abalones are valued for their meat — and more. They were traditionally used for trade, and their shells are used in artwork.
State OKs public funds for private education to support, but not replace, Alaska public education
Deputy attorney general says opinion seeks balance that supports correspondence schools without supplanting public schools.
Alaska sues Interior Department over contaminated ANCSA lands
The suit asks a judge to issue an order compelling the department to conduct surveys and draft plans for cleanup.
Alaska will formally recognize Native tribes, likely negating planned ballot measure
An official in the governor’s office confirmed that Dunleavy will sign the tribal recognition bill.
Weeks from restarting, schools across Alaska are struggling to find teachers
District, state solutions face hurdles with little time to spare.