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The Legislature continues to see if they can rally 3/4th of the support needed to cobble together a PFD of $1,100 from places like the budget reserve. Dunleavy denies having anything to do with the letter that had his name on it that called the lower budget proposal "coercion". The Governor seems to be involved in little of his public statements lately.

Murmurs on social media were confirmed today as the Alaska State Fair officially announced Portugal The Man's return to Alaska. Zach Carothers and Erik Howk return home in elevated spirits, prepping for a show they call "our Madison Square Garden".

APD will be conducting a community-invited listening session regarding body worn cameras. Public comment has been open for a while, but if you'd like to add your actual voice to the record, in person, Bettye Davis High School at 6pm is the place to be.

Bristol Bay Native Corporation has partnered with the Seattle Kraken, saying it will open a new opportunity to share the importance of the region to a new audience at the Climate Pledge Arena.

Alaskans surveyed during the pandemic averaged only four different types of meals they're able to make at home. (Frozen pizza and boxed Mac N Cheese doesn't count)

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Alaska Senate delays action on proposed spending plan

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate delayed action on a state spending package Tuesday, as lawmakers evaluated their options for getting needed votes on a budget and completing their work ahead of a Friday special session deadline.

Portugal. The Man back in Alaska as State Fair headliners

Zach Carothers and Eric Howk of Portugal. The Man came back to their home state of Alaska last weekend to promote their upcoming concert as the headliners at the Alaska State Fair this fall.

Pandemic Platters: Survey reveals that the average Alaskan can only cook 4 meals

Southern food was the most popular in households during the pandemic.Half believe that the growth of food delivery apps has led to inferior culinary skills.Infographic illustrating results across America.

Body Worn Cameras; Listening session Tomorrow

The Anchorage Police Department (APD) would like to share an update about the community-wide listening session. It’s scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th in the auditorium of the Bettye Davis East High School from 6pm – 8pm.

Joni Bryant Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Funds from an Alaska Tribal Organization

ANCHORAGE – An Anchorage woman pleaded guilty today to embezzling nearly $175,000 from the Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission (ANHSC), which was primarily funded through federal grants issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Bureau of…

Bristol Bay Native Corporation announces major partnership with the newest NHL team, the Seattle Kraken

Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) is proud to announce its partnership with the National Hockey League’s newest franchise, the Seattle Kraken. The partnership will provide unique opportunities for BBNC and its shareholders and descendants, its companies, and partners, as well…

US COVID-19 deaths hit 600,000, equal to yearly cancer toll

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom and look forward to summer.

Biden to name Pulse Nightclub a national memorial

President Joe Biden said on the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that he will sign a bill naming the site as a national memorial.

You know it's funny when it rains it pours They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor.
Tupac Shakur, born June 16, 1971

You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.
Stan Laurel, born June 16, 1890

I cannot think that we are useless or God would not have created us. There is one God looking down on us all. We are all the children of one God. The sun, the darkness, the winds are all listening to what we have to say.
Geronimo, born June 16, 1829

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