Anchorage School District unveils ‘career track’ options for high schools

Anchorage School District unveils ‘career track’ options for high schools

The tracks, meant to better prepare students for the job market, could have a significant impact on how education is structured.

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Alaska Permanent Fund board holds heated meeting after publication of emails raising concerns about board’s vice chair

Alaska Permanent Fund board holds heated meeting after publication of emails raising concerns about board’s vice chair

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State lawmakers reject Dunleavy appointments of close allies to public boards

State lawmakers reject Dunleavy appointments of close allies to public boards

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Dozens of German shepherds seized from ‘hoarding situation’ in Mat-Su, officials say

Dozens of German shepherds seized from ‘hoarding situation’ in Mat-Su, officials say

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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium replaces president and CEO Valerie Davidson

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium replaces president and CEO Valerie Davidson

Alex DeMarban
House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

Greene pressed ahead with her long-shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels tired of the political chaos.

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Cruise worker accused of stabbing a 75-year-old and 2 guards with scissors on vessel bound for Alaska

Cruise worker accused of stabbing a 75-year-old and 2 guards with scissors on vessel bound for Alaska

Julia Marnin, McClatchy News
Vehicles towed as Midtown Anchorage homeless camp clearing continues

Vehicles towed as Midtown Anchorage homeless camp clearing continues

Marc Lester
Presidential candidate RFK Jr. says he had parasitic brain worm and undisclosed memory loss

Presidential candidate RFK Jr. says he had parasitic brain worm and undisclosed memory loss

Meryl Kornfield, The Washington Post
Potential for altercations with Chickaloon tribal officers halted policing agreement

Potential for altercations with Chickaloon tribal officers halted policing agreement

Amy Bushatz
Rape, terror and death at sea: How a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized

Rape, terror and death at sea: How a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized

Edna Tarigan and Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press
This Inlet oil platform stopped pumping 30 years ago. Alaska still won’t make the owner tear it down.

This Inlet oil platform stopped pumping 30 years ago. Alaska still won’t make the owner tear it down.

Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal
Anchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Bronson and LaFrance

Anchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Bronson and LaFrance

Here’s what the candidates had to say about their priorities and many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.

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Star quarterback and prolific point guard highlight first round of Alaska’s high school senior college signings

Star quarterback and prolific point guard highlight first round of Alaska’s high school senior college signings

Josh Reed
How climate change is raising the risks of another pandemic

How climate change is raising the risks of another pandemic

Scott Dance, The Washington Post
Another Sriracha shortage could be coming. A severe drought is to blame.

Another Sriracha shortage could be coming. A severe drought is to blame.

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Coal boosters want Alaska to go back to the future

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Former Anchorage municipal employees agree: Suzanne LaFrance should be our next mayor

Jason Bockenstedt and 20 former Municipality of Anchorage employees

The case for maintaining balance in Anchorage’s government

Dave Bronson
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‘Teaming With Microbes’ podcast: Finding your soil’s sweet spot

‘Teaming With Microbes’ podcast: Finding your soil’s sweet spot

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ADN Politics podcast: What to know about the Anchorage mayor’s election

ADN Politics podcast: What to know about the Anchorage mayor’s election

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What Stormy Daniels said happened in Trump’s hotel suite, from the transcript

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Credit rating firms issue positive reports for Alaska

Credit rating firms issue positive reports for Alaska

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Tornados shred FedEx facility in Michigan, leave man dead in Tennessee

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Bronson’s budget director asks to resign or switch roles in letter criticizing Assembly

Bronson’s budget director asks to resign or switch roles in letter criticizing Assembly

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Report: Internal emails at Alaska Permanent Fund show financial manager raising ethical concerns about vice chair

Report: Internal emails at Alaska Permanent Fund show financial manager raising ethical concerns about vice chair

Alex DeMarban
Anchorage woman accused of vandalizing over 30 campaign signs

Anchorage woman accused of vandalizing over 30 campaign signs

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After record fentanyl deaths, Alaska launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign

After record fentanyl deaths, Alaska launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign

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$100M-plus tax hike on Hilcorp added to carbon storage bill

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The eldest daughter of Papa Pilgrim shared her story of survival. Now, she faces a new battle.

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The annual Anchorage city cleanup has kicked off. Here’s how to pitch in.

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Need a dog date? A new Mat-Su Borough program loans out four-legged trail friends

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Photos: Students walk the stage in UAA’s 2024 spring commencement

Photos: Students walk the stage in UAA’s 2024 spring commencement

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Photos: Spring is a busy time for Southcentral Alaska’s wildlife

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