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The Dec. 29 deadline for Alaska Native veterans to apply for their Native allotments is fast approaching. About 2,000 veterans are eligible, but only about 25% have filed claims.
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Over $3 million in housing assistance has been committed to reimbursing the State for supporting people who evacuated their homes after Typhoon Halong.
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Akiak musher Mike Williams Jr. took the top spot in the 32-mile race from Bethel to Atmautuluak and back on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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The fund facilitated by the Alaska Community Foundation is comprised of donations to support disaster relief.
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At least some libraries in Alaska that lost federal funding last spring have received notice that it’s been reinstated.
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The Kuskokwim River community of Napaskiak has regained power on Dec. 10 after four days without electricity.
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Begich is one of two Democrats running for the seat, which will be on the ballot this coming November.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency and State of Alaska say scam artists may pose as government officials, aid workers, or employees of insurance agencies.
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BNC said its annual shareholder and elder distribution will be sent out on December 11.
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Early season truck trails are being used on the lower Kuskokwim River, though they are not the official Kuskokwim Ice Road.
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The Kuskokwim River community lost power late in the morning of Saturday, Dec. 6 due to electrical issues brought on by the ice storm over the weekend.
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Lower Kuskokwim School District Superintendent Andrew "Hannibal" Anderson will step down in June 2026.
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A collaboration between local organizations is collecting subsistence food donations to support storm-impacted families evacuated to Bethel or living in their home villages.
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It wasn't in the budget, but Alaska Works Partnership managed to put together a construction workshop for Western Alaska disaster evacuees, who hope to use their new skills to rebuild after Typhoon Halong.
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Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he's prioritizing other issues.
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Ryan McDonough, 46, was a cardiologist at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center until the hospital fired him. He resigned from the state Medical Board in November.
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Sen. Dan Sullivan didn't defend sending the National Guard to U.S. cities. He didn't criticize it either.
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The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year and $3,650 Permanent Fund dividends.
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