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07-19-2025 Vol 2026

Category: Alaska

FWT Announces Return to Alaska with YETI Alaska Pro in 2026

FWT Announces Return to Alaska with YETI Alaska Pro in 2026

After nearly a decade, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) is making a highly anticipated return to Alaska. The FIS Freeride…
Alaska House Votes to Amend Medicaid Funding for Gender Dysphoria Treatments

Alaska House Votes to Amend Medicaid Funding for Gender Dysphoria Treatments

JUNEAU — The Alaska House this week amended its draft budget to cut Medicaid funding for so-called optional treatments for…
Alaska’s Public Sector Retirement Options Face Prolonged Overhaul

Alaska’s Public Sector Retirement Options Face Prolonged Overhaul

Revamping retirement options for Alaska’s public sector is “a two-year project,” state Senate and House majority leaders stated on Tuesday,…
Alaska Parents Express Frustration Over Education Funding Crisis

Alaska Parents Express Frustration Over Education Funding Crisis

As parents watch their children embark on their first year in elementary school, an overwhelming sense of anxiety pervades the…
Alaska’s Bald Eagles: Majestic Birds Finding Opportunities at Local Dumps

Alaska’s Bald Eagles: Majestic Birds Finding Opportunities at Local Dumps

Alaska is known for its incredible wildlife and stunning scenery, making it one of the most noteworthy states in the…
Study Reveals Disparities in Birth Outcomes Among Alaska Mothers

Study Reveals Disparities in Birth Outcomes Among Alaska Mothers

Mothers in Alaska’s northern and western regions are more likely than other Alaska mothers to give birth to preterm and…
Emerging Trends and Initiatives in Charleston: From Epic Cruises to Community Wi-Fi

Emerging Trends and Initiatives in Charleston: From Epic Cruises to Community Wi-Fi

Charleston is set to become a key embarkation point for an ambitious transcontinental excursion that culminates nearly 4,000 miles away…
Alaska Senate Unanimously Advances Capital Budget with School Maintenance Focus

Alaska Senate Unanimously Advances Capital Budget with School Maintenance Focus

JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate on Tuesday unanimously voted to advance the capital budget, emphasizing funding for school maintenance. The…
The Hidden Dangers of Volcanic Ash: A Silent Threat in Eruptions

The Hidden Dangers of Volcanic Ash: A Silent Threat in Eruptions

Volcanoes inspire awe with spectacular eruptions and incandescent rivers of lava, but often their deadliest hazard is what quietly falls…
Kazakhstan Student’s Visa Terminated Without Warning, Leaves Alaska Amidst Uncertainty

Kazakhstan Student’s Visa Terminated Without Warning, Leaves Alaska Amidst Uncertainty

When Jean Kashikov graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with degrees in math and professional piloting, he had a…