Local First News (News of the North)

As Mendenhall River flood recovery continues, CBJ will begin collecting disaster debris by request starting September 4. Residents should bag and move debris to the right-of-way and email their address to floodresponse@juneau.gov when ready for collection. Demand for debris collection has decreased, but several homes are still in the process of removing damaged items. 

The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey reveals troubling trends among Alaska's youth, with increases in depression, suicidal thoughts, and cyberbullying. 

A new report from Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) highlights serious health risks from plastics in the Arctic. The report, released in April, draws on over 250 scientific studies and reveals that the Arctic Basin has the highest concentrations of microplastics of any ocean basin in the world. 

Artificial intelligence is helping small businesses in rural Alaska get easier access to funding, according to the Small Business Administration 

Alaska school districts risk losing significant federal funding aimed at homeless students if they don't spend it by the end of September. 

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