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As President Donald Trump marks 100 days in office, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is urging anxious Alaskans to keep protesting against his administration. During an hour-long radio program on April 29, Murkowski expressed deep concerns with Trump’s use of executive power and the priorities supported by his administration and Republicans in Congress. She mentioned the 50501 movement, which has protested against the Trump administration, including with rallies in Alaska. “I think that type of engagement is important, and people shouldn’t feel discour...
JOB ANNONUCEMENT Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year for a K-12 School Counselor. The counselor is responsible for data collection related to social, emotional and personal counseling and guidance for students assigned. Valid Alaska Type C Special Services Certificate required, with an endorsement as Counselor. Alaska Type A Teaching Certificate preferred. At least one year of demonstrated successful educational counseling experience preferred. Anticipated start date: August 18, 2025. For more...
Voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska were asked last year whether they wanted to require employers to provide paid sick leave to their workers. They overwhelmingly said yes. Now some lawmakers in each of those states are trying to roll back the benefits, citing concerns from businesses about costs. The efforts mark the latest attempt by legislators to alter laws backed by the voters they represent. In February, for example, Michigan enacted revisions to a paid sick leave law initiated by voters seven years ago, delaying the date when small...
