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Alaska Lawmakers Move Early-Help Forward: The Legislature passed a bill expanding early intervention services for young children with developmental delays by lowering the Infant Learning Program eligibility threshold from 50% to 25%, aiming to catch needs sooner and reduce missed kids. Baby Box Bill Clears the House: Alaska also approved “baby box” safety devices for anonymous surrender of infants 21 days old or younger, with climate-controlled boxes and automatic emergency alerts. SNAP Timing Watch: June SNAP payment dates vary by state; Alaska’s June loading is set for June 1. Anchorage Investigation Update: Police say there’s no evidence of foul play in the death of 19-year-old Kelly Hunt, with the medical examiner citing hypothermia and exposure. Public Safety Spotlight: Anchorage police reported a fourth 2026 police shooting after officers shot an armed man in East Anchorage. Local Funding Pressure: Kodiak’s borough assembly is weighing a $1.7M school district funding request for FY27 amid “no new taxes” concerns.

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