Alaska’s unemployment rate rose in June, to 7.3 percent. The state Labor Department said that three-tenths of a percentage point increase from May’s 7.0 percent.
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Native Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Pass Climate Change Legislation
Alaska Natives are in Washington, D.C. – urging lawmakers to pass climate change legislation. Some believe that’s the best way to get federal money for relocating several villages.
Group will speak in support of Senate coalition
Leaders of Backbone plan to hold a news conference next week in Anchorage to support the coalition, which Backbone says has a record of “putting Alaska first.”
Celebration at Governor’s House to mark its 100th anniversary
You’re invited to a party at the Governor’s House today. It’s the celebration of the house’s 100th anniversary. There will be music and refreshments on the north lawn as well as guided tours of the house’s first level.
Juneau family goes fishing, catches a bald eagle instead
A family fishing trip turned to into a wildlife rescue mission for one local family.
Study plan for Susitna dam project submitted
The Alaska Energy Authority has submitted to federal regulators a study plan for a proposed large-scale dam between Anchorage and Fairbanks.