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Economy

Independent Ky Holland brings entrepreneurial spirit to Juneau 

With his fingerprints on more than 70 start-ups in Alaska, incoming Anchorage Rep. Ky Holland boasts many years of developing and promoting new businesses in the 49th state.
Education

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Districts face budget shortfalls with the failure of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funding, aimed at schools located near federal lands.
Education

From free lunches to concealed handguns, legislators pitch school policies ahead of the 2025 session

Alaska’s public education system drew the most attention from lawmakers, with nearly a dozen bills.
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: ‘On the tie dye journey’ with Mo Dart Art

For Mo Dart, tie dye isn’t just his go-to fashion choice, it’s a lifestyle. “My mother used to make fun of me because I would...
Arts and Culture

Juneau Makerspace is the at-home artist’s dream come true

Walking into the Juneau Makerspace is like entering an at-home hobbyist’s wonderland.
Economy

Oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

Gwich’in and environmental opponents celebrate the results, while state officials expect the incoming Trump administration to make it easier to drill in the refuge.
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: Becoming ‘a lifetime learner’ with AMW. Arts

Fairbanks artist, illustrator and creative nonfiction writer Addie M. Willsrud is constantly inspired by the natural world.
Federal Government

Biden signs Murkowski-backed boost to Social Security into law

On Sunday, Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: ‘Down the rabbit hole’ with PØSTERCHILD

It has been 10 years since Taylor Mapes’ love of producing music overtook his obsession of downhill skiing. Mapes, known as PØSTERCHILD, says his passion...
Environment

AIDEA made its $50 million gasline study pledge before getting legislative approval

The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation can’t find a private company willing to pay $50 million for the final design and engineering work on a proposed gas pipeline unless there is a pledge to get that money back from the state.
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