Independents, Democrats out-fundraise Republican incumbents in most Alaska House races
Democratic and independent candidates for the Alaska State House are largely out-fundraising Republican opponents in races for Republican-held seats.
September 2026
admin Alaska Beacon reporter recognized with national science journalism award
Alaska Beacon reporter Yereth Rosen’s award-winning science story weaves together regional indigenous knowledge, scientific study findings and political influences to…
More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ future
Tens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month, even as Congress debates slowing down…
Mixed signals for housing costs in Alaska
Apartment rents are up only modestly, but monthly costs for homebuyers have risen substantially in rent years.
Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel
A new administrative order reversed freezes imposed in May 2025 amid fiscal concerns; the Iran war has boosted state revenue.
Pitched battle for Alaska’s Senate seat is enveloped in a fight over fish
Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are fighting bitterly over fisheries, especially the hot-button issue of bycatch.
Alaska federal judge nominee dodges 2020 election, Jan. 6 questions in confirmation hearing
An Alaska nominee for federal judge joined other nominees in a joint confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee…
Coast Guard icebreaker Healy cancels fall voyage to Arctic Ocean after mechanical problem
This is the second severe issue for the Healy in two years, following an electrical fire in 2024 that also…
Mat-Su moves ahead with school concealed carry program using state, taxpayer funds
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District will use state and local taxpayer funding to cover startup costs for a new program…
Congress is finally talking about menopause
The first-ever congressional hearing on menopause is coming with a request to the federal government: Evaluate how to better fund…