Consultants who studied the privatization for the state found that management of the institute, as well as operating the state’s juvenile justice detention centers, are better done by the state.
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Online teaching tool incorporates Bering Strait community members in oil spill response
Communities near the Bering Strait now have access to a new teaching tool and will be able to share information with various organizations and agencies about threats to arctic marine life, such as oil spills. The Bering Strait Response Teaching Tool is now available online, thanks to a University of Alaska Anchorage student and the Defenders of Wildlife organization.
Surveys seek input on rural dogs, veterinary care
Health officials are seeking information on dogs and veterinary care in rural Alaska to create a base of data that could be used to pursue funding. KYUK-AM reports there were 982 recorded dog bites in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta in the last 10 years. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium considers this a public health…
EPA grant funding available again after temporary hold sparks concern
Some rural communities are depending on the money to complete water/sewer projects.
New Bethel lawmaker co-sponsors statewide pre-K bill
Three state representatives introduced the bill last week. Fansler didn’t identify where the money to fund the bill would come from but said the move would save money over time.
Pete Kaiser wins third consecutive Kuskokwim 300
Kaiser had eight K300 finishes to his name coming into the race and an experienced core team that has raced the past three years. Brent Sass took second and Richie Diehl placed third.