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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (375+ words) The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV in Boston granting the preliminary injunction follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general. It will only apply to public universities in plaintiffs The…...
University of Alaska staff vote to unionize
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (517+ words) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (ALASKA BEACON) - University of Alaska staff announced a vote to form a union on Wednesday. The union would represent 2,300 permanent staff across the three universities and a dozen community campuses, Corinne Smith with the Alaska Beacon reports. Staff…...
Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (68+ words) Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race'Alaska's News Source Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race Whitesnake, White Lie: Anchorage bassist fools friends with elaborate tour prank The souvenir you didn't know you needed from the…...
Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Alexander Rosales speaks
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (78+ words) Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Alexander Rosales speaks'Alaska's News Source Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Alexander Rosales speaks The souvenir you didn't know you needed from the Alaska Zoo Hitler…...
Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Rachel Blakeslee speaks
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (78+ words) Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Rachel Blakeslee speaks'Alaska's News Source Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Rachel Blakeslee speaks Hitler post sparks controversy in Anchorage school board race: Candidate Alexander Rosales…...
Fairbanks borough claws back $11.4 million in school district funds
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (559+ words) FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) is reallocating $11.4 million in school district funds after completing an audit and finding that the district's fund balances in Fiscal Year 2025 exceeded the amount allowed in borough code. The audit…...
With ‘deplorable’ education conditions, numerous bills attempt to address Alaska school crisis
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (950+ words) JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Lawmakers are leaving Juneau Thursday to head back to their districts, but in their wake lie dozens of education bills with uncertain futures over which ones will ultimately get passed. Lawmakers have been colorful in the words…...
Alaska Senate advances constitutional amendment to establish education fund
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (596+ words) JUNEAU, Alaska (ALASKA BEACON) - The Alaska Senate on Wednesday advanced a constitutional amendment that would establish a dedicated fund for public education, according to Sean Maguire with the Alaska Beacon. If passed, lawmakers could design a new source of state…...
Fairbanks Raising Cane's location holds hiring event for managers
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (62+ words) Fairbanks Raising Cane's location holds hiring event for managers'Alaska's News Source Fairbanks Raising Cane's location holds hiring event for managers Anchorage Fire Department grapples with aging fleet as call volumes rise The Alaska Zoo's newest resident is another stowaway opossum…...
Survivors remember Good Friday earthquake 62 years later
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (51+ words) Survivors remember Good Friday earthquake 62 years later'Alaska's News Source Survivors remember Good Friday earthquake 62 years later Alaska communities prepare "No Kings" protest for Saturday amid nationwide effort Denali Montessori Elementary celebrates 75 years in Anchorage The Anchorage Downtown Hope Center is…...