Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Board of Regents released a list of five names being considered for the position of Interim President. They expect to make a final decision on July 14.
The list includes Acting President Michelle Rizk, former UAF Interim Chancellor Dana Thomas, current Chancellors Cathy Sandeen and Daniel White, and Director of the Division of Legislative Finance Pat Pitney.
All of the finalists will be interviewed either today or Monday.
Grummett Wetlands on Douglas set aside as conservation area
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Alaska Land Trust announces that more than thirteen acres in Juneau have been set aside for conservation.
Feds grant ADOT $28.8M for COVID-19 response
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced $28.8 million in grant awards to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.
DHSS adds 2 new resident COVID-19 cases in Southeast
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported two new resident cases of COVID-19 in Southeast on Tuesday.
University regents may revisit UAS study decision at Wednesday meeting
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets Wednesday.
CCFR, JPD and Coast Guard assist in water rescue
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue, the Juneau Police Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard took part in a water rescue on Tuesday.
Fred Meyer issues onion recall over Salmonella
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - All Fred Meyer stores and Kroger stores in many states have recalled various onions due to possible Salmonella infection.
Ketchikan Assembly postpones mandate request to Gov. Dunleavy
Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly postponed action on a resolution requesting Gov. Mike Dunleavy enact a 14-day quarantine health mandate.
Board of Regents will discuss merger between UAS, UAF
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet Wednesday to discuss a motion to merge the University of Alaska Southeast with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Kenai school district will require masks for grades 3-12
Kenai, Alaska (AP) - Officials say the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will require face coverings for all staff and students between third and 12th grade.
CBJ Assembly approves $15M bond package, CARES Act funding
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A proposed bond package for voter approval and grants funded by CARES Act dollars was approved during the Assembly's regular meeting Monday evening.
Bear mauling victim identified
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers have released the identity of the man mauled to death by a bear in the Hope area last Wednesday.
Bear attacks Kodiak man
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Kodiak man reports he was mauled by a bear on the island's Pillar Mountain Sunday
