News
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Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust host Spring Virtual Fishermen’s EXPO
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) are hosting a Spring Virtual Fishermen’s EXPO on April 4 and 5, from 9AM-1PM to provide educational workshops and training to new and experienced local fishermen as well as others with interest in the fishing sector. During this EXPO all the workshops and presentations will be offered in a virtual format.
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K-12 funding increase takes first step forward in Alaska House
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - The Alaska House Education Committee voted 5-2 Wednesday morning to raise the amount Alaska pays K-12 schools per student, a figure known as the base student allocation.
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The porcupine’s slow-motion winter
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - While running through Bicentennial Park in Anchorage, biologist Jessy Coltrane spotted a porcupine in a birch tree. On her runs on days following, she saw it again and again, in good weather and bad. Over time, she knew which Alaska creature she wanted to study.
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AARP, UAF Cooperative Extension offer online gardening series
Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - Learn to garden from the comfort of your own home in a five-week series of free classes hosted by AARP Alaska and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
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Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters
Tempe, Ariz. (AP) - Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that’s largely been in his corner.
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Alaska Lung Health Advocate Travels to Washington, D.C. to Ask Congress for Increased Research Funding
Kenai, Alaska (KINY) - Jennifer Chikoyak will join volunteers from across the nation to ask members of Congress to take action against lung cancer
Have Your Say
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New City Hall Reminiscent of 2005 Capitol Discussion
For far too long, without first consulting taxpayers, Juneau’s elected officials have poured millions into premature plans for shiny new things.
Improved quarters for city government may well be necessary. I simply question the stipulation of building brand new instead of re-purposing surplus square footage, of which Juneau has plenty. -
Open Letter from Tom Boutin - Juneau
Open Letter from Tom Boutin - Juneau
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First Things First Alaska
The First Things First Alaska Foundation wrote in May 2020 that "the Alaska Roadless Rule hinders Southeast Alaska's economic recovery.
Latest Country Music News
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Luke Combs’ Studio Version of Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ Is Here and It’s Exquisite
A longtime fan favorite after Combs posted a performance online, the track is a highlight of the country singer's latest LP Gettin' Old
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Rissi Palmer Shakes Off Nashville and Creates Her Own Space in PBS Documentary ‘Still Here’
Singer, activist, and Apple Music Country host recounts her journey and brush with the charts in new film
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Brandy Clark Releases ‘Buried’ From New Album Produced by Brandi Carlile
Self-titled project also includes appearances by Derek Trucks and Lucius
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Watch Jason Isbell Test Out Songs, Butt Heads With Amanda Shires in Trailer for New HBO Documentary
In Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist opens the door into his creative process — and his marriage
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Partly Cloudy and 30 F at Juneau, Juneau International Airport, AK
<br /> Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1030.4 mb and the humidity is 75%. Last Updated on Mar 27 2023, 9:53 pm AKDT.