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Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week. T...

Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week.

The Alaska Legislature approved legislation to add a superior court judge to the state's third judicial district.

The Alaska Legislature approved a package of legislation aimed at improving the state’s coordination and emergency medical services response for strokes and heart attacks, including prompting school d...

Officials with the University of Alaska have tapped the commander of the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division's Arctic Aviation Command as the new permanent chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health. The synthetic dyes include several versions of red, yellow, green and …

State lawmakers approved legislation to ensure greater oversight for Alaska youth in psychiatric facilities, including increased protections for foster youth. One bill would accelerate the …

Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high school students under a bill passed by the state Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session. …

By Corinne Smith / Alaska Beacon State lawmakers approved legislation to ensure greater oversight for Alaska youth in psychiatric facilities, including increased protections for foster youth.

Alaska's oldest original lighthouse is located 55 miles north of Juneau and 17 miles south of Haines, and will be open to members of the public for the first time. Visitors can learn about its storied history and service to Southeast Alaska.