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CBS is hiding a hidden immunity idol at Chena Hot Springs as part of the ‘Survivor 50’ scavenger hunt

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
To celebrate the 50th season of “Survivor” premiering at the end of February, CBS is unveiling the Survivor 50 Idol Challenge
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Legislators question state’s handling of Mt. Edgecumbe boarding school after a quarter of the students leave

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The state Drama, Debate and Forensics championships will be a little emptier this year thanks to the state of Alaska’s efforts to “right-size” the state-run boarding school.
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Fairbanks violinist featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
University of Alaska Fairbanks alumna Rose Crelli was at the Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on Sunday as one of the violinists in the super bowl halftime show.
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Alaska schools say funding is still a problem even after last year’s boost

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Lawmakers and education advocates notched a big win last year when they successfully enacted a permanent increase to funding for schools.
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Cascade Point Ferry Terminal raises concerns among Southeast residents

Environment Rachel Levy -
The public comment period regarding Phase 1 of the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal project closed last month and left many Southeast Alaskans frustrated. 
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Alaska’s ferry system could run out of funding this summer due to ‘federal chaos problem’

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued.
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In new agreement with state, Indigenous landowners soften resistance to Ambler Road

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Three Alaska Native corporations and the state agency pushing the Ambler Road quietly signed a nonbinding agreement late last year.
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Alaska’s public sector pay isn’t competitive and Gov. Dunleavy is in no hurry to change that

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
If you’ve been wondering when the state is going to finally implement the results of last year’s long-overdue salary study, you’re not alone.
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Sound off: Tell legislators what you think about the governor’s sales tax plan

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
A week after Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced his omnibus fiscal bill, Alaskans will have an opportunity to let lawmakers know what they think of the tax plan.  
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JKT hopes to bring the bipartisan coalition mindset to the governor’s office

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has officially joined the race for governor, making him the third Democrat and 16th candidate to join the race.
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