Health

Planned Parenthood claims the law violates the state constitution and fundamental right to abortion in Alaska.

The program identifies local organizations and business youth can turn to for help, and an employee will connect them with crisis management services.

That’s despite the Lower 48 seeing a decrease after federal cuts to the program.

The ship began its six-day voyage in Juneau last Tuesday and traveled through several Southeast Alaska towns, including Sitka and Haines.

The new facility is Juneau’s fourth urgent care. It will provide treatment for nonemergency medical issues like minor injuries, sinus infections, and upper respiratory symptoms.

State lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session aimed at fulfilling requirements of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.