A record 30 students have started their medical education this month in a special multistate collaborative program, the University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Washington announced.
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USDA pulls $6M from Alaska farmers and food producers
The Alaska Food Policy Council had planned to award grants to over 50 food and farm businesses across Alaska.
Backers of new Alaska ballot measure seek to permit ‘magic mushrooms’ and other hallucinogens
In posts on social media, supporters say they hope to put the issue in front of Alaska voters next year.
Compensation program for health damage from Alaska weapons tests is extended
While most of the tests covered by the act were conducted in Nevada, the program also covers health damages from underground weapons tests conducted on Alaska’s Amchitka Island in 1965, 1969 and 1971.
Tongass Voices: Juneau’s mobile crisis responders on meeting patients where they’re at
Meghan DeSloover and Sarah Zaglifa reflect on their role in filling some of the gaps in behavioral health care.
Juneau chiropractor accused of assault scheduled to start trial Tuesday
At a pre-trial hearing Tuesday, the state prosecutor, judge and Jeffrey Fultz’s defense attorney all said they plan to avoid further delays.