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In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money
On a former military base in Galena, Alaska, a school that houses about 200 high school students teaches sustainability among ...
A Traveler Waits in the Stars for Those Willing to Learn How to Look
A new book shows that the Northern Dene people of Alaska and Canada have known far more about the stars than an earlier ...
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Rare June Winter Storm to Hit Alaska with up to 13 Inches of Snow
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Alaska's central Brooks Range, warning of heavy snow later this week that could significantly disrupt travel through Atigun ...
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Forced to relocate by climate change, Alaskan villagers found a new crisis
NEWTOK, Alaska — A jumble of shipping containers ... Seven people are now living in her house. This winter, John posted a video to social media that showed water running down a wall and pooling ...
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Cozy Critter Cottages: Ultimate Pro Tips For Building Insulated Dog Houses That Crush Winter Chill
Failproof blueprints deliver precise dimensions, cutting lists and tool-by-tool instructions for crafting the ultimate winter dog house, equipping builder-artisans with instant DIY mastery and pro ...
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Alaska Legislature passes budget with $1,000 dividend and adjourns for the year
Pretty remarkable,” said Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak. This year, the first of the two-year 34th Alaska State Legislature, 32 bills were passed by both the House and the Senate. After the ...
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House spending bill that strips funding to abortion clinics, heads to U.S. Senate
On May 22, the GOP-controlled U.S. House narrowly passed a spending and tax reform bill that bars Medicaid reimbursements from going to abortion-providing groups like Planned Parenthood. Backed by ...
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Alaska’s Legislature was in session for four months: Here’s what they did with their time.
Before adjourning their regular session for the year, Alaska legislators passed 33 bills through both the House and Senate. Two were vetoed before lawmakers left the Capitol. One of those became the ...
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Anchorage residents frustrated with potholes after rough winter roads
Winter here in Alaska usually leaves behind some rough roads in Anchorage—and that also means a lot of potholes. One Anchorage resident, Azalia Isenhart, feels the job of filling them could be better.
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Renovated Oscar Anderson House offers fresh look at Anchorage’s early days
The historic Oscar Anderson House — built in 1915 when Woodrow Wilson was president — has undergone a series of extensive renovations. Sam Combs with Preservation Alaska, guided visitors through the ...
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Congressman Begich on House Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that includes historic measures to unleash American energy and restore economic leadership anchored by provisions critical to Alaska’s future: “Today, the House ...
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Alaska lawmakers again unsuccessful in last-minute efforts to pass election reform
JUNEAU — An attempt to update Alaska’s election laws has again failed ... Senate Bill 64 passed the Senate earlier this month but stalled in the House Finance Committee as Republican committee ...