About this episode
This episode covers recent news in Alaska, including resignations, a missing person case, and a pension bill nearing a vote.
In this newscast: Four Alaskans appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to serve on various state boards and commissions recently resigned ahead of a legislative confirmation vote expected May 7; The remains of a woman found in a wooded area in Spenard last week have been identified as Kelly Hunt, a 19-year-old college student from Shaktoolik who had been missing since January; A bill that would reinstate a pension system for state and local government employees in Alaska is on the verge of a state Senate vote, which would bring it closer than ever to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s desk; Tongass Voices: Brian Wallace on preserving time through photography
People in this episode
Guest: Brian Wallace
Topics covered
- Alaska news
- state politics
- missing persons
- pension system
- local government
- photography
Keywords
- Alaska
- Gov. Mike Dunleavy
- Kelly Hunt
- pension system
- state Senate
- legislative vote
- photography
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Alaska, Spenard
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