Alaska News November 07, 2017

By Leroy Polk: Senate Bill 54, amending controversial SB91, passes House after midnight
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Palmer man killed in early morning vehicle accident
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Alaska village’s advanced microgrid drastically cuts cost
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: ASD introduces new high paying position
Anderson says the job pays $160,000 but is worth more than $200,000 with benefits.
 
 
 
 
By Caslon Hatch: Loussac Library sees uptick in patrons, more residents seeking social services
“We have these social work interns and it’s really great because librarians can’t always determine what the best first step is for some of these complex needs,” said Preskitt.

Since the need has proven to be there, Preskitt says they are expanding the program. The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority just awarded funding for a full-time social worker to be on hand year-round.
 
 
 
 
a href=”http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Suspect-robs-Bikini-Babes-at-gunpoint-455683653.html”>By Sidney Sullivan: Suspect robs ‘Bikini Babes’ at gunpoint
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: 2 men arrested in Palmer burglary, 1 was found hiding in a swamp
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska man arrested while trying to break into a moving truck, officials say
 
 
 
 
By Samantha Angaiak: State considers a sponsor for Birchwood Airport
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Anchorage Downtown Partnership works to change perception of downtown
 
 
 
 
By CBS News: Target’s Thanksgiving hours offer a Black Friday breather