5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (220+ words) Sponsors of three ballot measures and a group supporting current voting system to testify Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:56pm The Alaska Legislature will hold a public hearing on Thursday afternoon to discuss three election-related ballot initiatives that will be on the state's November…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (303+ words) Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:34pm The Alaska Senate Education Committee has revised a school funding bill, removing the most controversial elements related to publicly funded homeschooling programs. The new version instead focuses on increased legislative oversight, one-time energy relief payments, and student transportation…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (233+ words) State-city initiative targets repeat offenders as part of broader effort to address crime in the city Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:50am The mayor of Anchorage has announced that the city will extend its downtown police foot patrol program through 2026, with two dedicated officers…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (398+ words) Over 100 communities from across Alaska will be represented at the games. Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:52am The Native Youth Olympics (NYO), an annual event featuring traditional Alaska Native games and competitions, is set to kick off its 40th year on April 14th in Anchorage. The…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (229+ words) Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:07am Rockford Public Schools announced it will eliminate 110 positions, including attendance specialists, curriculum directors, college and career readiness coaches, and tutors, in order to close a $15 million budget deficit. The cuts will impact roles across the district, with a…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) Lawmakers argue change could hurt investment in the state Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:59am The Alaska House of Representatives voted down a proposal to apply the state's corporate income tax to oil and gas companies like Hilcorp that currently pay no such tax....

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (142+ words) Reductions hit support staff roles that directly assist students with special needs, gifted programs, and more. Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:13pm A large public school district in Colorado serving over 55,000 students. The interim superintendent of Cherry Creek School District. The former superintendent of…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (181+ words) District approves calendar shift to optimize instructional time and balance semesters Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:04pm The Anchorage School Board has approved a change to the 2026-27 academic calendar, moving the first day of school up by one week for all grade levels. This…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (197+ words) District authorizes fourth consecutive year of layoffs amid budget constraints. Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:06am The Twin Falls School District board has voted to reduce staff, marking the fourth consecutive year the district has had to make layoffs due to ongoing budget challenges....

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (385+ words) Fairbanks duo Forest Wagner and Ned Rozell complete 265-mile fat bike journey on Alaska's frozen waterway. Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:12am After nine days and 265 miles of pedaling fat bikes on the frozen Yukon River, Fairbanks residents Forest Wagner and Ned Rozell have…...