The Anchorage School District anticipated its proposal to close seven elementary schools would be unpopular. Many parents and families are upset and want to shut down the plans before the final vote in December.
Published: Nov. 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM AKSTUpdated: 2 hours ago
It’s been quite a journey so far for an 80-foot Sitka spruce tree from Alaska selected to adorn the nation’s Capitol as the official holiday tree, which has officially made it to the Lower 48 as it continues toward Washington D.C. for the holiday season.Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses the magnitude of Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office and what that means for Alaska.As storms continue to roll into southern Alaska, temperatures stay warm.
Members of the Alaska National Guard say that in being part of a Klatt Elementary assembly, students will end up deciding to say no to drug and tobacco products. The assembly — which also featured representatives from the American Lung Association, Drug Enforcement Administration, Anchorage Police Department and Alaska State Troopers — also delivered an anti-bullying message.
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