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Legislature narrowly votes to override education funding veto
The increase in funding from Saturday’s veto override will represent a roughly $3 million increase to the KPBSD.
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Legislature overrides veto of bill aimed at increased legislative oversight of state oil tax revenue
Lawmakers have said the somewhat obscure policy is significant in the face of missing oil tax information.
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Seward Silver Salmon Derby opens for 70th year on Saturday
There will also be 10 tagged fish with their own prizes, mystery weight prizes, and a guessing game…
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Alaska Legislature adjourns after overriding governor vetoes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy railed against the Legislature’s adjournment as being opaque.
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Sockeye salmon bag limit increased on Russian River
On the nearby Kenai River, nearly 2.7 million sockeye have been counted — far beyond an escapement goal…
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Filing period opens Friday for borough, city elections
The filing period for candidacy applications across all six electoral races closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug.…
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Ruffridge reports back on legislative progress ahead of special session
He recapped the monthslong effort to get education funding and policy legislation across the finish line.
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Judge grants motion for acquittal on 5 charges in Erfurth trial
The former teacher and union president is facing another 50 charges in the case.
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Kenai Peninsula represented by 3 in 2025 Summer of Heroes
The program spotlights Alaska youth driving change in their communities.
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Dunleavy outlines priorities for special session
The Senate and House majority say the Legislature plans to consider two veto overrides.
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Federal education funding to be released after monthlong delay
The missing funds could have led to further cuts to programming and staff on top of deep cuts…
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Work continues on Kenai Bluff stabilization project
The wall has already taken shape over a broad swath of the affected area.