The Iditarod trail won’t be full of just mushers: a teacher will be following along as part of a yearly program. For two years, Annie Kelley, of St. Andrew’s School in Chicago has been preparing for a new type of lesson plan.
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Authorities identify Wasilla pilot killed in plane crash outside of Nome
Authorities have identified the pilot killed after a single-passenger airplane crashed outside of Nome. Thomas Grainger, 28, of Wasilla was piloting a single-engine Cessna 172 from Wasilla to Nome, when it went down.
Bethel council agrees to deliver water to homeless shelter
Bethel’s homeless shelter will get free water deliveries from the city this winter. KYUK-AM reports Bethel Winter House Director Eva Malvich told councilmembers that the facility ran through its water supply several times and couldn’t afford to refill it. The council decided to deliver water to the shelter until it closes in March for the…
Bethel city manager plans crack down on city truck drivers
The Bethel City Manager decided to change the accident policy to give city truck drivers who are found to be negligent tickets and drug tests.
Bill would bring back income tax, draw Permanent Fund money for state budget
Seaton said the income tax provides balance by requiring higher-income residents to contribute, while the PFD cut affects lower-income residents more.
Following winter storms, Walker declares disaster in Savoonga, Gambell
Gov. Bill Walker issued a disaster declaration for the winter storms that struck Savoonga and Gambell at the end of 2016. Almost $3 million in public assistance, state individual assistance and temporary housing assistance will be given to the St. Lawrence Island communities.