Beluga whales are known as the "canaries of the sea" for their melodious songs but conservation groups are concerned one pod in Alaska could be render…
Alaska ranks 41st in the nation in terms of overall child well-being, according to the new 2024 Kids Count Data Bookfrom the Annie E. Casey …
By Taylor Kate Brown for Grist.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
The number of youth held in juvenile justice facilities in California and across the U.S. dropped 75% between 2000 and 2022 - according to a new …
Monday, September 16, 2024
About 53% of high school students think voting is important, according to a survey out today from the nonprofit Youth Truth.
Researchers polled 115,0…
Agribusiness has spent $500 million so far to lobby for changes to the next farm bill - in particular to invalidate a California law that bans extreme…
As kids head back to school, experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape - physically and mentally…
Low reading and math scores at schools in Hawaii point to a need to further invest in public education, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book …
Conservation groups say the Hawaiian Islands are on the leading edge of the fight to preserve endangered birds, since climate change and habitat loss …
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Average teacher pay increased in 2023, but a new study shows it still lags far behind that of other college graduates.
Average weekly wages for …
A proposal to end closed party primaries and use a ranked choice system will appear on the November ballot. With less than two months to the …
A program is Idaho is aiming to close the teacher shortage gap by training people where they live. Idaho State University's Paraprofessional to …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Two conservation groups have filed suit in a federal court in Montana to stop a U.S. Forest Service logging project that would clear cut large stands …
Mental health experts have released a checklist for parents of students headed back to school in Montana. Research shows kids who need services are …
Labor Day typically kicks the campaign season into high gear in an election year as candidates sprint to the finish line. Montana has traditionally …
Monday, September 16, 2024
National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, and voting-rights advocates in Nevada want to ensure everyone is set to make their voice heard in …
The highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tonight, and as Election Day inches closer…
Nevada has secured 60 electric school buses to take students to and from school and as the school year kicks off, advocates want to see more of the …
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…
Monday, September 16, 2024
Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be.
As the …
A sanctuary for stargazing in Oregon is the largest in the world and is set to get even bigger. In eastern Oregon, the organization DarkSky …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and some young people in Washington state are encouraging people in their age group to ensure they're …
Funding is coming to a program supporting students from low-income families in Washington state who want to go on to college or postsecondary educatio…
The U.S. Forest Service is considering changes to modernize the Northwest Forest Plan. While it was hailed as a success when it was created 30 years …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Following the torture of a wolf by a Wyoming man, a state panel is seeking a bill to protect the killing of predators with vehicles, but Federal …
Recent extreme wildfires in Wyoming burned nearly 500,000 acres and among those recovering are ranchers and their surviving livestock. Wildfires …
It is back-to-school season and for 11 students in Sheridan County, Wyoming, it means returning to a one-room schoolhouse. The Slack School was …
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