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New teachers are latest wave in the centuries-long history of Filipinos in Alaska

Economy admin -
The first Filipino known to visit Alaska came in 1788, aboard a Spanish trading ship called the Iphigenia Nubiana.
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The Alaska Governor’s Race Power Rankings: Four Score

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
While the Alaska Democratic Party doesn't yet have a candidate in the race for governor, Republicans continue expanding their field.
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Alaskans pack the streets for No Kings protests

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Similar demonstrations took place in Juneau and Fairbanks as well as more far-flung communities like Seldovia, Emmonak and Gustavus.
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Appeals court upholds approval of Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope

Courts Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
In a split decision, the court says a flaw in the review was too minor to warrant overturning the 2023 approval for the huge oil field already under development.
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From island nation to an island in Alaska: how Filipino teachers adjust to their new lives

Economy admin -
Carmela Sison is one of Kodiak’s new special education teachers from the Philippines.
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Dunleavy, a self-styled education governor, slashes public school funding once again

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy became the first-ever governor in state history to veto school funding below the level laid out in state law.
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AIDEA continues to block public release of ‘independent’ study finished in early 2024

Economy Dermot Cole -
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.
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With the upcoming veto deadline, Dunleavy can seal his anti-school legacy

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has until Monday to decide whether to fund schools at the status quo levels or veto public school funding.
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Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The protest events, planned for Saturday, gained new support after President Trump ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles to confront protesters there.
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Asked about Trump sending Marines to LA, Sen. Dan Sullivan had nothing to say

Commentary Dermot Cole -
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.
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