Northern highlights: Alaska's energy, security policies are the guide feds need amid transition, group says
Future 49, with proponents from civilian pilots to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, is primed to launch to promote Alaskan issues and its energy, economic and national security benefits to the U.S.

Fishermen Rescued

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Fishing vessel rescues stranded fishermen after boat capsizes off Alaska coastline
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Coast Guard, others rescue two fishermen near Kodiak
Watchstanders at the 17th Coast Guard District Command Center received a distress alert from the fishing vessel Tanusha’s emergency position indicating radio beacon at 9:48 a.m. Wednesday. Watchstanders directed the launch of a helicopter aircrew from Coast
Fishermen Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Alaska Coast
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Alaska election officials rejected 1,303 ballots this November. Here’s why.
The 1.6% rejection rate in the November 2024 election is significantly lower than in the 2022 special primary, when high rejection rates in mostly-Native districts led to civil rights lawsuits.
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Alaska governor, ally of Trump, will keep flags at full-staff for Inauguration Day
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said on Tuesday that flags at the U.S. Capitol would remain at full-staff on Inauguration Day.
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Alaska education advocates gloomy about prospects of a big funding boost this year
Data shows a $500 million annual increase in school funding is needed to make up for 15 years of inflation. Supporters are skeptical a big funding boost will be approved this year.
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AROUND ALASKA: Kenai Measles, Rental Task Force, and School Auction!
A measles case is confirmed in the Southern Kenai Peninsula. Juneau starts a short-term rental task force, Ben Eielson memorabilia is auctioned, and Alaska Troopers share a training video.
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After school funding dispute, 4 Alaska districts move on without federally promised money
Alaska’s Department of Education claimed victory in the pandemic funding dispute, and will collect $17.5 million in federal reimbursements.
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Alaska’s population grew 0.3 percent from 2023 to 2024
Alaska grew by 2,274 people from 2023 to 2024, an increase of 0.3 percent, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s population,
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AROUND ALASKA: Veterans Cemetery, Your Thoughts, Health Fair, and Youth Grants!
Alaska’s first state-run veterans cemetery gets a $7M grant. Anglers can comment on the 2025 Stocking Plan. Anchorage hosts a health fair, and Juneau seeks youth activity grants by March
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Grocery shoppers willing to pay more for Alaska Grown produce, study finds
Alaska grocery shoppers on average were willing to pay $1.90 extra for a head of lettuce if it was labeled as “Alaska Grown,” the study found. When given information about locally grown ...
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These 2 Cities Are Getting New Flights to Alaska This Year
including at Arctic Valley Ski Area near Anchorage and at Eaglecrest Ski Area near Juneau. Alaska Airlines recently completed a merger with Hawaiian Airlines that will keep both brands separate ...
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JDHS girls complete sweep at Ketchikan
Yadaa.at Kalé girls basketball team overpowered the host Ketchikan Lady Kings 67-28 on Saturday, completing a two-game sweep and solidifying their place atop the Southeast Conference. The Crimson Bears jumped out to a 17-2 first quarter lead and took that into a 41-14 halftime advantage behind eight rebounds from senior Cailynn Baxter and five from senior sister Kerra Baxter.