The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District could see smaller class sizes and reinstate some of its recently-cut jobs after the city assembly voted to add about $2.7 million in local contributions to the district’s budget. Plus, a rally was held at the Palmer Courthouse to raise awareness of a recent case involving a man who provided fentanyl to a 16-year-old girl, resulting in her death.
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In Depth Alaska: Remembering Dan Seavey
We learned of the death of Iditarod musher, Dan Seavey on Friday. On Monday, Georgina Fernandez spoke with Dan's son, Mitch Seavey about his father's life and legacy.
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The Morning Edition May 12, 2025
A new piece of proposed legislation that seeks to set future Permanent Fund dividend checks at $1,000, with income being a new qualifying factor, is up for public comment Monday. Plus, Native Alaskan Tribes are speaking out against the Yukon Flats Oil Exploration after around 1,000 gallons of diesel were spilled near the Yukon River last month.
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News at 5 - May 11, 2025
The Carrs-Safeway location on Gamball Street has closed its doors, and Mother's Day festivities took place around Alaska.
In Washington, President Trump is heading to the Middle East while Congress works on the President's agenda/
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News at 5 - May 10, 2025
The Anchorage Bike Rodeo was held to help the kiddos get ready for summer. In Fairbanks, residents got out to clean up their city and for their heart health. The final sunset in Utqiagvik happened. Nationally, President Trump says taxing the wealthy is "good politics," while the White House looks to end Habeas Corpus, and the trade war may have a resolution as trade representatives from the U.S. and China are set to meet.
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