admin Trump administration cuts environmental reviews to fast-track Alaska oil exploration
Exploration activities in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska will no longer need to undergo individual analysis, under a new…
New Alaska sea sponge species fuel debate over fishery practices
Alaska’s little-explored ocean floor continues to yield scientific discoveries, including a sponge species in a new-to-science genus.
Alaskans still have time to appeal FEMA denials for disaster assistance, agency says
Alaskans who have applied for disaster assistance funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and received a denial may still…
Alaska gubernatorial candidate settles campaign finance complaint with state regulators
Alaska gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor has agreed to pay a fine and update his campaign disclosure reports as part of…
Vice President Vance flies to Fairbanks to stump for incumbent Alaska senator
A Republican loss could tip the power balance to Democrats and send the ation into a ‘far-left direction,’ Vance told…
Feds approve $150 million for second power link between Interior and Southcentral Alaska
Announcement comes ahead of Vice President’s planned visit to Fairbanks; construction likely would take place after 2030.
After Democrats boost JKT, national Republicans send $1.6 million to Alaska for governor’s race
A national Republican organization has put $1.6 million into the Alaska governor’s race — going toe-to-toe with Democratic money that’s…
The general election is in a month. We have an updated Alaska 2026 Voter Guide.
As Alaska heads into the general election, the Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News have…
After years of problems, Alaska plans to outsource payroll for 14,000 public employees
Bids from interested companies were due Thursday; a contract could come as soon as next month, documents indicate.
Navy warship named for Alaska statesman Ted Stevens
The USS Ted Stevens, a state-of-the-art warship, is set to be commissioned in Whittier in a ceremony honoring the late…