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Dr. X̲ʼunei Lance Twitchell, A Cornerstone of Tlingit Language Stabilization

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
His own journey, influenced by his interests in writing, visual arts and poetry, stems from his relationship to his grandfather.
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Dunleavy Republicans pitch expanded use of ‘nondeadly force’ in the classroom

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska House kicked off the amendment process on its long-awaited school funding bill, where Dunleavy-aligned Republicans offered more than 100 changes.
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Begich 3 aims to become a Bitcoin player

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting From Alaska. Rep. Nick Begich 3 is a bit player, but he is trying to boost himself as a Crypto Bro in Congress, claiming he will have a big announcement Tuesday...
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Anchorage’s one-dish wonder

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
The word is out about Familia. 
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Dunleavy’s two-tier education system is based on shoddy evidence

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Legislators zeroed in on the $75 million the governor wants to add toward homeschool funding.
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Dunleavy’s push for a two-tier education system would only worsen inequities

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
The first month and a half of Alaska’s legislative session has painted a grim and frustrating picture surrounding public education.
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Creative Currents: Mindfully made beadwork with Menabash Media

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
When Navonne Benally first learned how to bead from their grandma around 17 years ago.
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Alaska legislators predict dire effects if Congress cuts Medicaid funding

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A budget resolution this week puts the U.S. House on track for significant cuts to Medicaid, with big effects in Alaska.
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Alaska Senate leaders take aim at oil taxes to cover looming deficit

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
Despite the growing push for higher public school funding, the state's gloomy financial outlook has cast doubts on just how much is actually possible. That could be changing. The Senate's bipartisan majority rolled out a pair of new revenue...
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Planned Parenthood Alaska launches virtual health center after closing Juneau clinic

Health Matt Acuña Buxton -
With budget crunches and growing political uncertainty, Planned Parenthood is focusing on improving telehealth appointments to maintain and expand coverage in Alaska.
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