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Petersburg School District will join likely lawsuit against the state for lack of education funding
The Petersburg School District will join a group that is planning to sue the state for failure to properly fund education. The Petersburg School Board voted unanimously to join the Coalition of Education Equity at their meeting on April 16. The nonprofit advocates for education policy in Alaska. Executive Director Caroline Storm addressed the school board at its last meeting.
Mitkof Dance Troupe to debut “Myths and Legends” this weekend
Genies, fauns, griffons, the Loch Ness Monster — these are just a few of the critters that will be dancing onstage in Petersburg this weekend. Mitkof Dance Troupe’s spring show is titled, "Myths and Legends." Audiences can expect to see a veritable zoo of mythological beings and legendary creatures in the production.
Petersburg residents march to demand more state education funding
Around 100 people, many wearing red, flooded the sidewalks of Petersburg’s downtown on April 24. They were marching in support of increased state funding for education.
Petersburg Medical Center’s old septic pipes are buckling; facility engineers to hold off on major repairs as new hospital is underway
Petersburg Medical Center’s septic pipes are failing, and its maintenance department is trying to stretch the aging system to its limits until the new hospital facility is built.
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Southeast News
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Metlakatla man indicted for assault, manslaughter for 2023 car crash
Savage’s April 20 hearing was held before Sitka Magistrate Judge Pamela Stahla-Kernin at the...
Following statewide protest, Sitka teachers ask board for specifics on staff and program cuts
“As much as we would like to be, we’re not superheroes,” Keet Gooshi Heen music teacher Susan...
As concerns mount over user conflict, board bumps fees for cruise passengers at Sitka’s industrial park dock
Even at the time of its construction in 2018, there were concerns that the deepwater dock at...
Sitka processor ‘reaps’ benefits of federal energy assistance program
Seafood Producers Cooperative is spending $200,000 to upgrade its energy, half of which will be...
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Bronson, LaFrance challenge each other’s record during Anchorage Chamber mayoral debate
Anchorage mayor Dave Bronson (left) and mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance answer questions during...
Lawmakers push to revive Senate-passed pension bill stuck in House committee
First responders demonstrate outside the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on April 23, 2024. (Eric...
Both sides of Alaska homeschool case want programs in place, disagree over how it should happen
The Boney Courthouse in downtown Anchorage, across the street from the larger Nesbett Courthouse,...
Hey Anchorage, who’s your pick for mayor? Why?
Residents of Anchorage, from Girdwood to Eagle River, discussed local issues with Alaska Public...
House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson’s job
Democrats have been telegraphing for weeks their willingness to help Mike Johnson — a Republican —...
A top U.N. court won’t order Germany to halt weapons exports to Israel
Nicaragua brought the case arguing that by providing arms to Israel, Germany is failing to prevent...
Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend
A rise in breast cancer among younger women prompted the U.S. Preventive Task Force to issue new...
Donkeys take center stage at an annual festival in Colombia
Every year, the town of San Antero celebrates the hardworking pack animals that haul crops and...
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