In Depth Alaska: Exit interview with Rep. Mary Peltola [Video]

The Anchorage Assembly unanimously decided to postpone a vote to approve a revised version of the Girdwood Comprehensive Plan during Tuesday night’s regular assembly meeting, pushing that vote into the new year.

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Over 12 years after the tragic kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig, a movement in Anchorage is looking to improve workplace safety in her name.The Samantha Koenig Safety Act is the brainchild of Airis Messick, a lifelong friend of Samantha’s sister, Kaylee.

Over half of Alaska’s students do not make the proficiency benchmark in English Language Arts and mathematics.

The district says closing and consolidating schools will allow the district to operate more efficiently, help with staffing needs and give children better access to specialty services.