3 days ago · The Alaska Beacon is an independent, nonpartisan news organization focused on connecting Alaskans to their state government. Our journalists fairly and fearlessly report on …

3 days ago · Gov. Dunleavy introduces education legislation he says aims to tackle school policy reforms BY: Corinne Smith - January 31, 2025 Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced an …

Jan 27, 2025 · One week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming North America’s tallest mountain, the Alaska House of Representatives formally asked him to …

Jan 21, 2025 · For the first time in eight years, the Alaska Legislature has opened its two-year session without a deadlock in its lower chamber. On Tuesday, members of the state House of …

Jan 17, 2025 · Four days before President Joe Biden is set to leave office, his administration recommended that about 3 million more acres in Alaska’s western Arctic be protected from …

Jan 11, 2025 · Alaska lawmakers from fishing-dependent communities say they have ideas for ways to rescue the state’s beleaguered seafood industry, with a series of bills likely to follow. …

Nov 20, 2024 · Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting system survived, while Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich defeated Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, …

Dec 31, 2024 · Economy & Environment Regulators, advocates warn of utility inaction as Alaska gas shortfall looms ‘The window for making decisions is closing,’ said one top regulator. ‘If …

Nov 19, 2024 · A legislative task force charged with recommending action to rescue the industry is considering a broad range of responses.

Dec 25, 2024 · Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher defended Alaska election as secure, trustworthy and fair, despite some glitches.