Month: September 2023

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is Sept. 30.

Washington (KINY) – Congress passed a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown just hours ahead of a critical deadline.

Palmer, Alaska (KINY) -While the skies were mostly gray, it was a bright year for the Alaska State Fair, marked by strong attendance, new records, and sold-out concerts and special events.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Friday, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) released statewide, district, and school level results for three assessments – the Alaska Science Assessment, Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) assessment, and WIDA.

Washington (KINY) – U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) attempted to pass the Pay Our Military Act of 2023 on the Senate floor Wednesday. The legislation was blocked by Senate Democrats.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Krag Campbell, Special Operations Lieutenant for Juneau Police Department, gave details on an accident that happened Thursday.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) and the USDA Forest Service signed a memorandum of understanding and master participating agreement Friday to formalize their mutual commitment to co-stewardship of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area (MGRA).

Anchorage, Alaska (AP/Mark Thiessen) – A looming government shutdown threatens to claw its way into a crowd-pleasing Alaska tradition: Fat Bear Week.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – He retired after 28 years in public service.