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Board examines 'Looking for Alaska,' ballot language at Monday board meeting

The St. Joseph School Board is meeting tonight at the Troester Media Center to discuss updates and to review yet another challenged book.

RFK Jr.’s political clout grows after Trump victory

she said, referencing the moderate Republican senators from Maine and Alaska. Some Democrats like Haworth are also hopeful that Trump, who is known to have shifting and fleeting, alliances, will not remain steadfast to Kennedy. “Now that RFK Jr. has ...

‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Bear Brown Posts Big Update

“ Alaskan Bush People ” star Bear Brown has shared an update on his living situation after moving out of Alaska. In June 2023, the reality star announced his decision to move to Washington State. Then, on November 7, 2024, he revealed that he’s moved in with his brother, Gabe Brown.

12 best things to do in Icy Strait Point and Hoonah, Alaska, on a cruise

Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Icy Strait Point will be your favorite cruise port in Alaska — or your least favorite. Why? You might love the densely forested setting of Chichagof Island ...

The Alaska Legislature’s big winner? Bipartisanship.

The Alaska Legislature has, in what seems like record time, announced its organization for the 34th session starting in January. Both the Alaska House and the Alaska Senate

What is carbon capture and storage and what might it mean for Alaska?

When I visit classrooms to talk about where our energy comes from, I like to bring along a decent sized chunk of wood from my woodpile. It’s a prop I use to make a specific point about something students may have learned conceptually but might not yet ...

Buy Avios promotion: How you can book nonstop flights to Europe for less than $350

For a limited time, you can buy Avios from Finnair Plus at up to 50% off and redeem them for cheap flights to Europe with Aer Lingus AerClub, British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.

Watch live: Donald Trump claims victory in race for presidency

Former President Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 election, though final results are still pending in key states. Here’s what to know as the race continues to unfold.

A Guide to Finding the Best 529 College Savings Plan

A 529 college savings plan is an investment vehicle that allows for a tax-advantaged way to pay higher education costs. The Coverdell education savings account (ESA) is a tax-deferred, financial trust account created by the U.S. government to help families fund educational expenses for beneficiaries under the age of 18.

Attorneys general across the country call for Americans to respond peacefully to election results

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined 50 other attorneys general “calling for peace nationwide” with regard to the results of the Tuesday presidential election.

OPINION: State shouldn’t be buying Arctic oil leases

Or as they say, insanity is doing the same thing twice and expecting different results.

Regulating phone use in schools | Talk of Alaska

Should cellphones be banned in school? If so, what should those bans look like? We discuss it on this Talk of Alaska.

Alaska elections officials hope to avoid problems with rural voting, as seen in primary

Kaktovik, on an island in the Arctic Ocean, was one of two Alaska communities whose polling places didn't open for the primary.

Election Day updates: Polling locations fail to open in 2 rural Alaska communities

Many Alaskans are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote for president, U.S. House and state legislative candidates, and they’ll also decide two ballot measures. Election Day polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check back for fresh updates through the day.