Sen. Hoffman, D-Bethel, will be a majority member of the Senate Finance Committee — though not as a co-chairman, a position he had held since 2007.
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Outgoing Lt. Gov. Davidson considers political future in Alaska
Back in high school, one of Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson’s career goals was to one day become governor. The outgoing lieutenant governor has ruled nothing out as far as continuing her life in politics.
Dunleavy’s win leaves a lot of uncertainty for rural education
A former rural educator is about to become Alaska’s next governor. How the Dunleavy administration addresses public education policy is a big question looming over rural schools across the state.
Youth who increase voter turnout could win big cash with this contest
The school or youth group that increases the voter turnout in its district the most wins. The first place winner will receive $10,000, and the second place winner will receive $5,000.
Amid growing global demand for aircraft mechanics, local training program opens in Y-K Delta
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta has a severe shortage of aircraft mechanics. A new Bethel training program wants to fill the gap with local workers.
Village Police Officer to be honored for improving the lives of Alaska Native women and children
The Mountain Village village police officer had already drifted off when Gov. Bill Walker called. “And I thought I was dreaming,” she told KYUK.