Building maintenance and upkeep shifted to the city when the building shut its doors. The closure comes as the city has identified a need for major improvements to or reconstruction of its existing public safety building.

State lawmakers will gavel in for the second half of the 34th Alaska Legislature Tuesday in Juneau.

Hazardous conditions closed schools, tribal facilities, city services and certain businesses last week.

Early estimates put the district about $8.5 million in the red if it maintained the same staffing and programs next school year.

Under the nonbinding agreement, Glenfarne would lend Donlin its pipeline expertise and Donlin would buy natural gas from Glenfarne.

Keeley Boyle and Lester Nelson-Gacal both explore family in their respective projects, for which they each received a $10,000 grant.

The City of Kenai considers what to do with the now-vacant Challenger Learning Center building. The state takes addiction treatment on the road with a new pilot program. Plus, a Homer choir teacher is recognized for his work in and out of the classroom.

Nikiski Republican Sen. Jesse Bjorkman prefiles bills ahead of the state legislative session that starts Tuesday. A foster youth advocacy group sues the state over what it says are insufficient resources for older kids. Plus, Democrats say Mary Peltola's Senate run could tip that chamber in their favor.

Retired Kenai attorney looks back at victory, defeat in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill litigation

The initiative aims to raise awareness about declining king salmon runs within the Kenai watershed.