Kaktovik’s mayor says the first priority is restoring a sense of normalcy for the students as they resume classes. The community plans to rebuild the school, but the timeline is still unknown.
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Hooper Bay students return to school after winter flood damage
A pipe burst in the school during winter break, flooding the building, wreaking havoc, and delaying the spring semester.
While Alaska’s ferry system is stalled, Haines miners struggle to get to work
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s shutdown of regional service till March is having ripple effects for Southeast Alaska’s miners. Some of the 30 or so miners living in Haines are struggling to get to work — and keep their jobs.
Grief in Kodiak over the closure of the town’s Taco Bell, KFC
“People in Kodiak, we want to have this wild, natural life, but then we also kind of miss those bits of civilization, such as chain restaurants.”
Alaska Senate considers bill to dial back Pioneer Home rate hikes
In September, the lowest-paying residents saw their rates jump by about $1,000. But rates for some residents requiring more intense care jumped by more than $6,000.
Juneau officials hold private meeting with governor
The meeting to discuss local issues and priorities with Gov. Mike Dunleavy was originally advertised as a public Juneau Assembly meeting, but city officials changed their minds.