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The Alaska Current

Bronson’s Grant Program Comes Under Assembly Scrutiny

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson continued the tradition of awarding public funds to local nonprofits through the Mayor’s Community Grants program, however his 2023 selections...

On the Arctic Slope, Resource Politics Trumps Party Affiliation

When Rep. Josiah Patkotak (I - HD40 - Arctic Slope) filed his letter of intent to run for mayor of the North Slope Borough,...

Veto Views: Dunleavy Axes Support for Department of Health Recruiting

While Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to cut $87.5 million of the $175 million one-time education funding the legislature approved attracted significant attention and headlines,...

Return Trips Prove Fruitful in Different Ways

Despite my best efforts during the hours I was actually on the water, the first couple months of my fly-fishing season were less productive...

Nick Carpenter of Medium Build Talks Island Records Deal, Tour, What’s Next

On another rainy Thursday afternoon in early July, Nick Carpenter, aka Medium Build, took a break from touring the country to talk about his...

Complaint Filed Against Tshibaka’s Anti-Ranked Choice Voting Group

After losing her U.S. Senate race, Kelly Tshibaka quickly started working to undo Alaska’s voter-approved election system, according to a complaint filed today with...

Veto Views: Dunleavy Cuts Public Radio Funding

While Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to cut $87.5 million of the $175 million one-time education funding the legislature approved attracted significant attention and headlines,...

Bronson’s Communications Staff Leave for School District Roles 

JULY 13 UPDATE: Prior to publication, The Current reached out to ASD Chief of Communications and External Affairs MJ Thim to confirm Allen Young's...

Sol de Medianoche, ConnectAK Launch Survey to Better Understand Digital Divide

Sol de Medianoche, a monthly publication covering Anchorage’s Latino community, is partnering with the Rasmuson Foundation to help complete the ConnectAK project, whose goal...

Veto Views: Dunleavy Nixes Funding for Alaska Legal Services

While Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to cut $87.5 million of the $175 million one-time education funding the legislature approved attracted significant attention and headlines,...

Veto Views: Dunleavy Slashes Funding for Re-entry Housing

While Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to cut $87.5 million of the $175 million one-time education funding the legislature approved attracted significant attention and headlines,...

Veto Views: Dunleavy Cuts Head Start Funds

While Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to cut $87.5 million of the $175 million one-time education funding the legislature approved attracted significant attention and headlines,...

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