Alaska Housing Corporation spokesperson Stacey Barnes says one-third of all renters in the state applied for rental assistance, and over 66,000 Alaskans benefited.
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Alaska Supreme Court upholds district pairing Skagway and Haines with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley
Skagway filed suit last year, challenging the redistricting board’s legislative map pairing it with the Mendenhall Valley by arguing that it was more socio-economically aligned with downtown Juneau.
The Beach Road landslide in Haines is stable for now but could slide again, report says
After an investigation that spanned more than a year, geologists say that loose, saturated soil and weak bedrock were behind the December 2020 landslide.
Chilkoot Indian Association launches traditional arts apprenticeship program
The initiative pairs mentors with apprentices to develop traditional skills — and to foster vital cultural and traditional knowledge of the Chilkat Valley.
Canada will end its COVID testing requirement for vaccinated travelers on April 1
Canada will still require U.S. travelers to complete the ArriveCAN process and show proof of vaccination to enter the country.
With cruise ships just 7 weeks out, Skagway businesses struggle with hiring
State economist Neil Fried says it will be a challenge for businesses to attract seasonal workers who’ve found full-time work since the pandemic started.