Across hundreds of Alaska communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
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Alaska aims to regulate its own hazardous waste
If the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorizes the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s new hazardous waste program, Alaska will no longer be one of two states without it’s own program.
Alaska will use state funds to fill SNAP cards and help food banks amid federal delays
SNAP recipients’ debit cards could be refilled to their typical amount by Friday, a Department of Health spokesperson said, after Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration.
Haines and Skagway both oppose Cascade Point ferry terminal. Juneau hasn’t taken a stance.
The new ferry terminal would be located beyond where the road ends in Juneau on land owned by Goldbelt Incorporated, a local Alaska Native Corporation. The project is slated to cost tens of millions of dollars.
State analysis of Cascade Point ferry terminal draws fire from advisory board, Haines mayor
The report paints a picture of the so-called Cascade Point ferry terminal as a project with more pros than cons – especially in the long term.
Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower says he’ll resign to campaign for lieutenant governor
Shower, a Republican, is the sitting state Senate minority leader and has served in the body since 2018. He’s running alongside gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson.