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Education

Dunleavy, a self-styled education governor, slashes public school funding once again

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy became the first-ever governor in state history to veto school funding below the level laid out in state law.
Economy

AIDEA continues to block public release of ‘independent’ study finished in early 2024

On April Fools’ Day, the head of AIDEA said the long-delayed $250,000 “independent” review of the agency would be released by mid-April after the contractor inserted revisions prepared and demanded by AIDEA.
Commentary

With the upcoming veto deadline, Dunleavy can seal his anti-school legacy

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has until Monday to decide whether to fund schools at the status quo levels or veto public school funding.
Federal Government

Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

The protest events, planned for Saturday, gained new support after President Trump ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles to confront protesters there.
Commentary

Asked about Trump sending Marines to LA, Sen. Dan Sullivan had nothing to say

Sen. Dan Sullivan’s blood should be boiling about now about the use of military members for domestic political purposes, if we are to take him at his word.
Economy

For teachers from the Philippines, getting hired to work in Alaska is only the first step

Julieth Tapado was one of hundreds of teachers waiting for the chance to impress recruiters from Alaska school districts earlier this year.
Arts and Culture

Current Cravings: Why do locals love a hotel restaurant? I went to find out

Fairbanks isn’t known for an abundant or particularly inspired food scene, but any word of “popular” hotel restaurants raises an eyebrow for me.
Health

‘Where is your humanity?’ Advocates warn Medicaid cuts will kill Alaskans

It’s the latest and most serious attack yet by the GOP to gut the Medicaid program that supports about one-third of all Alaskans.
Anchorage

Nintendo Switch 2 launch a moment of community for Alaska gamers

Cloudy skies and a persistent drizzle did little to cool the excitement in the line outside the GameStop at Anchorage’s Tikahtnu Commons last week.
Economy

Alaska schools need teachers. They’re hiring them from the Philippines.

Serjoe Gutierrez, who was born and raised in the Philippines, was in his fifth year of teaching there when he decided to try to work in another country.
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