Friday May 8, 2026 KUAC News stories:
1. Flood watches are in effect for several riverside communities around the Interior,now that spring breakup is underway.
2. New survey results show Alaskans’ confidence in the economy is nearly at its lowest point in16 years.
3. The Alaska Senate passed its version of the state budget Thursday, setting the stage for final negotiations before the end of the session.
4. Legislation to help Alaska school districts get state funding cleared a big hurdle this week with the House Finance Committee.
5. The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision that dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former student against the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
6. Dozens of people in Bethel gathered this week to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and to demand justice for victims.
