The declaration covers areas near Chalkyitsik on the Black River and Hughes on the Koyukuk River, which were struck by rapidly rising water over the last week.
Alaska
It’s bill-passing season. Here’s what to expect in the final days of the Alaska Legislature’s session.
With all bills set to die at the end of the session on May 20, lawmakers are racing against the clock, and it’s not clear a subsidy for the Alaska LNG project will make it over the finish line.
AEL&P to raise Juneau electricity rates due to inflation, capital improvements
Juneau residents could see monthly bills increase by 18 to 20%.
Local ballot initiatives aimed at boosting city revenue, recreation facilities certified for signature gathering
The two propositions were filed late last month. One seeks to restore some recently-eliminated city funding, while the other would add a new seasonal sales tax to boost funding to the city’s recreational facilities.
U.S. Marine Corps expands Alaska footprint
The Marines announced a new reserve detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and a rotating force to support Marines who arrive for joint military exercises. No troop numbers were announced.
Juneau middle school students learn traditional Lingít carving ahead of Celebration
This semester is the first time students at Thunder Mountain are carving full-size, 5-foot-tall paddles in the class.