Winter weather takes hold across parts of Alaska, with warm weather remaining
This stretch of warm weather has been gripping the state since December, with little in the way of cold weather expected this week. While that has been the case as of late, many areas across the state have begun to see some much needed snowfall.
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After school funding dispute, 4 Alaska districts move on without federally promised money
Alaska’s Department of Education claimed victory in the pandemic funding dispute, and will collect $17.5 million in federal reimbursements.
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Delta Air Lines drops 2 Alaska cities as turf battles persist with Alaska Airlines
SkyTeam alliance member Delta Air Lines is pulling out of smaller Alaskan airports in favor of major ones, and Alaska Airlines is adding service to the contiguous U.S.
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Photos: Opening Day of the 34th Alaska Legislature
JUNEAU — The 34th Alaska Legislature opened its session in Juneau on Tuesday. Largely a day of ceremony, the legislators, family and friends convened in their respective chambers. Here’s a collection of photos from the day. More coverage of the legislature here.
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Alaska Legislature opens new session on time and in order, a first since 2017
House and Senate leaders say a bill that increases education funding is likely to be a first priority for the Legislature this year.
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AROUND ALASKA: School Closures, Salmon Clipping, and Band Director Award!
Fairbanks School District proposes closures, Alaska Fish and Game shares fin clipping video, NeighborWorks prepares to "Paint the Town," and Wasilla’s band director wins a national award.
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Caribou herds in Arctic Alaska tundra areas are on opposite trends
The contrast between the declining Western Arctic herd and the thriving Porcupine herd is correlated to different levels of shrub growth, a product of climate change.
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EA Engineering Promotes Alaska Profit Center Manager
Alaska operations for Maryland-based interdisciplinary environmental services firm EA Engineering, Science, and Technology have a new Profit Center Manager. Travis Hines, a twelve-year veteran of the company,
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These 2 Cities Are Getting New Flights to Alaska This Year
Alaska Airlines will launch two new flights to Anchorage this summer, offering more connections from the continental U.S.
Alaska Airlines announces new summer routes from Anchorage
This week, announced two summer seasonal routes from Anchorage, flying to Detroit and Sacramento. In addition, the airline will resume flights between Fairbanks and Portland. With the updated schedule,
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National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
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Alaska Airlines adds 3 new Alaska routes, including its longest flight on an Embraer jet
Alaska Airlines will offer travelers three new nonstop ways to visit its namesake state next summer, including a new longest route for its smallest jet.