Misleading Google AI instructions cause Kodiak woman to be cited for illegal snipe hunt
A spokesman for the Alaska Department of Public Safety said this is the first time he has seen AI be…
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admin Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI
The changes to the e-rate under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission could be financially devastating and deeply disruptive to…
Alaska takes public comment on new long-term plan for roads, bridges and more
The state is seeking feedback on how it plans to spend billions of dollars over the next four years on…
An unexpected clue leads to family for an Alaska Native student who died at the Carlisle school
Tummassak is among more than 100 Native students still buried at the Carlisle cemetery, including 11 from Alaska, but she…
Alaska childcare advocates press for major state investment, policy changes to fill growing gaps
Alaska childcare providers, families and employers are under intense strain with the lack of childcare availability and funding, according to…
A focus on maintenance and administrative fixes would improve tribal water service, report says
The federal government’s programs for tribal water services are hampered by a lack of follow-up to support operation and maintenance,…
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.
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.