Speaker Edgmon discusses education funding, seafood industry struggles, and workforce challenges going into his third term as Speaker.

The council appointed Decker to the role earlier this week.

38 members of the Alaska Legislature voted to overturn Governor Dunleavy’s executive order to eliminate the council. Legislators cited the council’s long and significant history in shaping the park and providing space for local input on how to use the land.

The City Council voted to accept a $2.5 million donation from the Curyung Tribe, but the Tribe says that decision is premature.

The city council failed to override a 1-year prohibition period that prevents Acting City Manager Kimberly Johnson from taking the role officially. But, the council has voted to cease its contract with the firm hired to source and screen other manager candidates.

Lawmakers and locals alike were shocked when Governor Mike Dunleavy released an executive order eliminating the park’s management council. Some residents share concerns about development in the park.

After five hours of meeting, the Dillingham City Council voted to postpone a resolution that would have appointed Acting City Manager Kimberly Johnson as city manager officially.

The public spoke about creating checks and balances for city termination decisions. They also spoke on the decision to combine the animal control officer position with a police office role.

The Alaskan Republican says he thinks the block on more than 450 military promotions in the U.S. Senate needs to end.

The change to the city code would allow a three-fourths council majority to elect a former elected official into the city manager role before the required waiting period.