Mayowa Aina, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Anchorage School District proposes scaling back gifted program to address budget shortfall
The District plans to make up the shortfall through reductions and program redesigns.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020
Rescuers describe finding the four children who went missing from Nunam Iqua - alive. Plus: Southeast Alaska residents react to the Governor's canceled visits. And, the grandson of a top campaign supporter of Governor Dunleavy wins a consulting contract from Alaska's economic development arm.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020
Governor Dunleavy's office asks the legislature for ferry funds. Plus: parents in Sitka struggle to find adequate childcare. And, state and federal officials explain what Alaskans should know about the coronavirus.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
Sen. Murkowski says she'll vote against impeaching the president, but she doesn't excuse his actions. Plus: Wrangell residents have a message for the governor ahead of his town hall visit. And, a look at Sitka's first hybrid electric fishing boat.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Jan. 31, 2020
Sen. Murkowski supporters react to her "no" vote, and twin teenagers from Chugiak will walk their dogs at Westminster.
Students compete in Alaska’s first sanctioned eSports state championship
Sanctioning competitive video gaming means that schools can compete against each other under the same rules and regulations - just like other sports.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020
Sen. Murkowski keeps mum on how she'll vote on witnesses and Northwest Arctic Borough students grill superintendent candidates.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020
The Recall Dunleavy campaign is suspended again and the rainforest town of Kake embraces solar energy.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020
Highlights from the Governor's State of the State address and UAA grapples with record low enrollment.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020
Rep. Tammie Wilson (R) quits legislature to work for a state agency, a bear task force assembles in Haines, and researchers prepare to survey the Inupiaq language.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Jan. 24, 2020
Lawmakers vote against overriding the Governor's vetoes, health officials monitor the spread of coronavirus, and a Nome resident converts a church into a common house.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020
Debate over the PFD fractures the Senate Majority caucus and the recall Dunleavy campaign resumes after an accidental delay.
Anchorage School District administrators go on the offensive against vaping
Administrators in Alaska's largest school district are trying to get a handle on youth vaping.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020
Gov. Dunleavy responds to the campaign to recall him, the fight to control student vaping, and rocket launch preparations.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
Sen. Murkowski prepares to vote during impeachment trial. Plus: highlights from the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Jan. 17, 2020
The task of counting every person living in the United States begins right here in Alaska. Plus: A school in Hooper Bay becomes another cold weather casualty. And, as mushers, dogs, and volunteers gather in Bethel for the K300 this weekend, vets help keep the dogs in tip-top shape.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020
The Anchorage Archdiocese has released the names of clergy members and church employees accused of sexual misconduct. Plus: Sitka officials consider redesigning the city's seal. And, volunteer cooks prepare to feed hungry mushers during the Kuskowim 300 Sled Dog Race.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020
Researchers say food scarcity is why so many birds died in Alaska in 2015. Plus: Pete Kaiser's dad, Ron, returns to the trail to race the Bogus Creek 150. And, how people suffering from homelessness in Juneau manage during a cold snap.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020
Some Alaska Native corporation shareholders are slapped with fines for their Facebook comments. Plus: Researchers say the hottest-ever summer in Bristol Bay was deadly for salmon. And, Toksook Bay gets ready to kick off the 2020 Census as the first town in the country to be counted.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
Despite rising tension in the Middle East, Alaska North Slope crude oil prices are lower than they were ten days ago after the U.S. killed an Iranian General. Plus, the Northwest Arctic Borough fills three public safety officer positions after months of vacancies.