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Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/contr...
Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official | Alaska Beacon
Dorene Lorenz, chair of the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, has sued Jeff Landfield and other owners of the Alaska Landmine.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/contr...
Chuck Legge weighs in on Alaska's gubernatorial race with a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/j...
Just off the top of my head, by Chuck Legge | Alaska Beacon
Chuck Legge is a freelance cartoonist and writer living in Sutton.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Chuck Legge weighs in on Alaska's gubernatorial race with a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/j...
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans, writes Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/r...
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans | Alaska Beacon
The agreements to transfer several Education responsibilities to four other departments drew swift backlash from Democratic officials, labor unions and advocacy groups.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans, writes Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/r...
Sen. Sullivan touts ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill as bonanza for Alaska, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/s...
Sen. Sullivan touts ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill as bonanza for Alaska | Alaska Beacon
He says the bill, plus actions by the Trump administration, will boost economic development and health care in Alaska; critics disagree.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Sen. Sullivan touts ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill as bonanza for Alaska, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/s...
Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session | Alaska Beacon
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is considering who may fill two legislative seats vacated by state senators seeking higher office.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/d...
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say | Alaska Beacon
Some work on critical infrastructure projects will continue, but the state’s focus will transition to supporting storm-impacted communities and evacuated residents through the winter, officials said.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/d...
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors, writes @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/dunle...
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors | Alaska Beacon
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has selected Ralph Samuels, a former state legislator, businessman and tourism expert, to serve on the board.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors, writes @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/dunle...
Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Consumers could end up paying for two, writes Nathaniel Herz for the Northern Journal. alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/u...
Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Consumers could end up paying for two. | Alaska Beacon
Customers could be charged tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars for work that may not benefit them.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Consumers could end up paying for two, writes Nathaniel Herz for the Northern Journal. alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/u...
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served ‘unlawfully,’ writes Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/r...
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served 'unlawfully' | Alaska Beacon
A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served ‘unlawfully,’ writes Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/r...
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year | Alaska Beacon
Alaska commercial fishers caught much more salmon in 2025 than they did last year, but the money they earned was modest, according to the statewide harvest report. The state commercial salmon haul tot...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times, write James Brooks (@alaska.bsky.social) and Tom Banse for the @alaskabeacon.com
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As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times | Alaska Beacon
After years of underfunding, the Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is undergoing a massive expansion, with almost $9 billion for new ships.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times, write James Brooks (@alaska.bsky.social) and Tom Banse for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks, writes @celinegounder.com for @kffhealthnews.org alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/w...
Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks | Alaska Beacon
The outbreaks are fueled by falling vaccination rates, fading immunity, and delays in public health tracking systems.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks, writes @celinegounder.com for @kffhealthnews.org alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/w...
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters | Alaska Beacon
A new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan proposes 21 sales in Alaska, from the Gulf of Alaska to the High Arctic.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
Jacob Fischler looks into it for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/r...
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The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? | Alaska Beacon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
Jacob Fischler looks into it for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/r...
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Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate | Alaska Beacon
Aaron Christian Peterson didn't face any tough questions during a public hearing of the Senate committee on the Judiciary.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026, write @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/g...
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026 | Alaska Beacon
Officials with the Alaska National Guard said they are preparing and training a response force of 100 service members to deploy to Washington D.C. and support civil authorities, as directed by the Pen...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026, write @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/g...
The Department of Education’s major overhaul faces fierce backlash, writes Nadra Nittle for @19thnews.org alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/s...
The Department of Education’s major overhaul faces fierce backlash | Alaska Beacon
This story was originally reported by Nadra Nittle of The 19th. Meet Nadra and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. As The 19th makes plans for 2026, we want to hear from you! ...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Department of Education’s major overhaul faces fierce backlash, writes Nadra Nittle for @19thnews.org alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/s...
Trump signs bill requiring DOJ release of Epstein files, writes Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/r...
Trump signs bill requiring DOJ release of Epstein files | Alaska Beacon
President Donald Trump signed a bill late Wednesday compelling the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump signs bill requiring DOJ release of Epstein files, writes Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/r...
Alaska onshore North Slope oil auction sets new mark for tract leases sold, write @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/a...
Alaska onshore North Slope oil auction sets new mark for tract leases sold | Alaska Beacon
The nearly $17 million submitted in high bids was the highest total since 2014 for an annual North Slope areawide oil and gas lease sale.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Alaska onshore North Slope oil auction sets new mark for tract leases sold, write @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/a...
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late | Alaska Beacon
Alaskans' full food benefits were two weeks late, even though the state had emergency funds to prevent that.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
Before marine carbon removal scales up, build the science and guardrails to govern it, write Ken Buesseler, Will Burns, Brad Warren and Emily Seelen in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/b...
Before marine carbon removal scales up, build the science and guardrails to govern it | Alaska Beacon
Coastal Alaskan communities can offer valuable insights as to whether a method of marine carbon dioxide removal is feasible or futile.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Before marine carbon removal scales up, build the science and guardrails to govern it, write Ken Buesseler, Will Burns, Brad Warren and Emily Seelen in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/b...
New graduates from the Alaska Department of Public Safety academy reduce the state trooper vacancy rate, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/n...
New graduates from the Alaska Department of Public Safety academy reduce state trooper vacancy rate | Alaska Beacon
The Alaska Department of Public Safety announced 17 new graduates from its basic training academy bound for police departments, wildlife and state trooper posts, airport police and fire stations and v...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New graduates from the Alaska Department of Public Safety academy reduce the state trooper vacancy rate, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/n...
Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel, writes Jennifer Shutt for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/r...
Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel | Alaska Beacon
U.S. senators began debating how to reduce health care costs for Americans during a hearing Wednesday.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel, writes Jennifer Shutt for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/r...
Alaska Supreme Court upholds early permits for Donlin gold mine, loosens reins on development, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/a...
Alaska Supreme Court upholds early permits for Donlin gold mine, loosens reins on development | Alaska Beacon
The court's unanimous decision has implications for mining and drilling projects on private and federal lands elsewhere in Alaska.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Alaska Supreme Court upholds early permits for Donlin gold mine, loosens reins on development, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/19/a...
Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say, @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/18/a...
Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say | Alaska Beacon
The state’s annual vital statistics report and cancer report show some positive signs about lifespans, maternal health and disease reduction.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say, @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/18/a...