A huge data center could rise on Alaska’s North Slope
The $500 million data center project would be one of the nation's largest and could consume twice as much natural…
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admin Alaska Senate committee advances draft capital budget, boosting funds for school maintenance
The Alaska Senate Finance committee advanced a draft capital budget on Tuesday that would put nearly $250 million toward state…
Alaskans are more pessimistic about the state’s economy now than they were in 2020
Views on the state’s economy are extremely dour ahead of the 2026 election season, two leading surveyors find.
Alaska Legislature approves standardized disaster-evacuation scale for statewide use
“Ready,” “Set,” and “Go,” will become required terms for disaster evacuation planning and public warning systems.
Alaska Senate committee floats ‘mini-bus’ education bill aimed at one-time funding, policy changes
It would add nearly $82 million for school districts’ energy costs, transportation, reading instruction and career and technical education.
Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of May 11, 2026
Here’s what we’re watching in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state
Alaska lawmakers consider strengthening civics education requirements for high schoolers
A proposal to create civics education requirements for all Alaska high school students is advancing in the Legislature, amid a…
Dalton Highway toll proposal stalls in Alaska Senate committee
Lawmakers set aside a toll proposal for the Dalton Highway following public concern about targeting a single industry and raising…
Peltola unveils ‘affordability’ campaign as she challenges incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan
Democratic candidate proposes to eliminate income taxes for Alaskans earning less than the state’s median household income.
University of Alaska Board of Regents announce new university president
Former University of Alaska general counsel Matt Cooper will begin his new role in early August, replacing Pat Pitney.