Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster for the city of Buckland and Native Village of Buckland in northwest Alaska following flooding from an ice jam last week, his office announced Monday.Dunleavy, in a statement, said the flooding caused “significant damage to homes, roads and utility infrastructure so a declaration is warranted to get the community back on its feet as soon as possible.”According to the statement, floodin…

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Alaska governor declares disaster for area after flooding

"I welcome the [Defense Department inspector general's] oversight. And once the investigation is complete, based on the findings, you can be assured I will take appropriate action," said Gen. Lloyd Austin, head of Central Command.            J. Scott ApplewhiteMatthew Lohmeier called out the social justice scam and paid for it with his job                    Eddie Scarry        May 17, 10:24 AMMay 17, 10:41 AMRegardless of whether Lt. Col. Matth…

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[Opinion] Matthew Lohmeier called out the social justice scam and paid for it with his job

“All politics is loco,” the New York Times headlined during California’s 2003 recall campaign.That never looked more true than in mid-May, when gubernatorial recall replacement candidate John Cox campaigned with a Kodiak bear to demonstrate his “beastly” qualities, then complained loudly because the bear got more attention than he did.

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Recall fever: more than just a bear and a TV star

100-plus Women Who Care chose The Glory Hall for it’s April fundraising effort. Since this photo was taken, the donations have grown to more than $27,000 (Photo by Iola Young).You’ve heard that old saying, “Many hands make light work,” Well, it can also be said: Many $100 checks add up to a lot, as a group called, “100-plus Women Who Care,” has proven a number of times.

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Tuesday, May 18th: 100-plus Women Who Care give new shelter a big boost. When and where to wear your mask. And Sealaska Heritage Institute’s education summit.

Sen. Tom Begich, D-Anchorage, speaks in favor of Senate Bill 10 on Monday, May 17, 2021, in the Capitol. The bill would pay tuition for Alaskans who were employed as essential workers or laid off at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alaska Senate passes bill to pay for Alaska's essential and laid-off workers to attend college

B.C.'s cruise ship industry is warning that U.S. ships are one step closer to bypassing B.C. ports after the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to allow Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Victoria and Vancouver. Read More

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U.S. Senate passes bill allowing Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass B.C.

Catholic Church hopes to sell boarding school property to Tazlina for $1.86 million

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Alaska village eyes return of ancestral lands

Aiden McCurley is in in a specialized program for students with autism at Riverbend Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Cadiente-Laiti Blattner)After a year unlike any other, teachers, students and parents across the country are hoping for a less surprising school year this fall. But before starting anew, some families are looking for ways to make up for this year’s challenges.

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Some Juneau families look to summer school to make up for school year challenges

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