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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 9h

Congress approves rollback of Biden-era land plan for Interior Alaska, advances Ambler Road project, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Congress approves rollback of Biden-era land plan for Interior Alaska, advances Ambler Road project | Alaska Beacon

The Central Yukon Resource Management Plan had been in the works for a decade and now goes back to the drawing board.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 10h

Alaska Legislature files lawsuit challenging Gov. Dunleavy’s executive order authority, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Alaska Legislature files lawsuit challenging Gov. Dunleavy’s executive order authority | Alaska Beacon

The question that could be decided in court is whether issuing an order in a special session is legal — and can one be issued twice?

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 10h

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops, reports Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops | Alaska Beacon

A bipartisan group of former governors said Trump’s federalization and deployment of National Guard members to Chicago to control “modest” protests upended the careful balance between state and…

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KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 11h

For the organization that oversees commercial fisheries in federal waters off Alaska, the most significant impact of the federal government shutdown might materialize in December.

(From @alaskabeacon.com)

Government shutdown creates uncertainty for fisheries management in waters off Alaska

Managers and advocates worry about getting adequate information in time to set the 2026 harvest levels for Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska groundfish.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 11h

Trump threatens ‘permanent’ cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock, reports Jennifer Shutt for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock | Alaska Beacon

President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any additional…

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Sean Scully @seanibus.bsky.social · 13h

A new study concluded that solar power plants are now cost-competitive with diesel for many rural Alaska communities, even if solar is only usable during part of the year, report @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com

Hybrid solar-diesel power is less expensive than diesel alone in parts of rural Alaska, study shows | Alaska Beacon

Diesel prices in remote areas are so high that it’s cheaper to use solar for part of the year, even with the cost of two power plants.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 15h

With twin threats from Russia and China, U.S. military puts new focus on Alaska, reports Nathaniel Herz for Northern Journal via @alaskabeacon.com

With twin threats from Russia and China, U.S. military puts new focus on Alaska | Alaska Beacon

But now, amid twin, allied threats from Russia and an ascendant China, Alaska is again becoming a priority for U.S. military leadership. They see the state not just as a base from which to send out…

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Lara Weber @laraweber.bsky.social · 16h

Need something lovely today? This is it.
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Of blueberries, hill climbs and growing old | Alaska Beacon

I head to Falls Creek Valley, where I hope to find enough “wild Chugach blues” to do some serious berry picking.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 16h

For the organization that oversees commercial fisheries in federal waters off Alaska, the most significant impact of the federal government shutdown might materialize in December.

via @alaskabeacon.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/gove...

Government shutdown creates uncertainty for fisheries management in waters off Alaska

For the organization that oversees commercial fisheries in federal waters off Alaska, the most significant impact of the federal government shutdown might materialize in December.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 17h

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean, reports Ariana Figueroa for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean | Alaska Beacon

The U.S. Senate failed to advance Wednesday night a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes on boats in…

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 17h

Government shutdown creates uncertainty for fisheries management in waters off Alaska, reports Yereth Rosen for the @alaskabeacon.com

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Government shutdown creates uncertainty for fisheries management in waters off Alaska | Alaska Beacon

A prolonged shutdown could limit the ability to get adequate information in time to set the 2026 groundfish harvest levels.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Hybrid solar-diesel power is less expensive than diesel alone in parts of rural Alaska, study shows, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Hybrid solar-diesel power is less expensive than diesel alone in parts of rural Alaska, study shows | Alaska Beacon

Diesel prices in remote areas are so high that it’s cheaper to use solar for part of the year, even with the cost of two power plants.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears, reports Jennifer Shutt for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears | Alaska Beacon

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Commentary - "Of blueberries, hill climbs and growing old," writes Bill Sherwonit in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com

Of blueberries, hill climbs and growing old | Alaska Beacon

I head to Falls Creek Valley, where I hope to find enough “wild Chugach blues” to do some serious berry picking.

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Anchorage Daily News @adn.com · 1d

A federal judge has ordered Alaska’s prison system to reconsider a transgender woman’s request to undergo surgery after declaring a state policy on the issue is so restrictive that it violates the Constitution. via @alaskabeacon.com

Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution

The ruling follows a precedent set in 2019 by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which declared that gender-affirming surgery can be medically necessary for transgender people in prisons.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT, reports Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT | Alaska Beacon

The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences…

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 1d

Wednesday early afternoon: mandatory evacuation for the entire city of Kotzebue (posted on the city FB page) for expected coastal flooding later today. No roads in or out of Kotz, so in this case, evacuation means go to the High School. #akwx #weatther #Alaska

City of Kotzebue Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued 1205pm October 8, 2025. Due to incoming storm.water surge, the City of Kotzebue is issuing a mandatory evacuation order for all residents, effective immediately.

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KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 1d

The document, released this week by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, does not say why those senators were identified in particular and it does not say whether any investigative leads resulted from the records.

(From @alaskabeacon.com)

FBI searched Alaska Sen. Sullivan's phone logs during Jan. 6 insurrection investigation

The logs cover several days during and around the insurrection, when rioters stormed the Capitol after President Donald Trump falsely claimed to have won reelection in 2020.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump, reports Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump | Alaska Beacon

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from…

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois, reports Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com

Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois | Alaska Beacon

A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Illinois over Chicago’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state before deciding whether to block…

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 1d

Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

Federal judge says Alaska’s treatment of transgender inmate violates U.S. Constitution | Alaska Beacon

The ruling follows a precedent that gender-affirming surgery can be medically necessary for transgender people in Alaska prisons.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 2d

FBI searched Alaska Sen. Sullivan’s phone logs during Jan. 6 insurrection investigation, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com

FBI searched Alaska Sen. Sullivan’s phone logs during Jan. 6 insurrection investigation | Alaska Beacon

The call logs cover several days before and after rioters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to support then-incumbent President Donald Trump

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 2d

US prison population rises for second straight year, reports Amanda Hernández for @stateline.org via @alaskabeacon.com

US prison population rises for second straight year | Alaska Beacon

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 2d

Happy Election Day Alaska! Polls are open until 8 pm tonight. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today.

You can find your polling place here: www.elections.alaska.gov/election-pol...

Check out a roundup of major races + ballot measures around the state:

Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services | Alaska Beacon

Most of Alaska’s local governments will hold municipal elections on Oct. 7, and voting has already begun in many places.

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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 2d

In a changing Arctic, how much noise is too much? reports Caroline van Hemert for @highcountrynews.org via @alaskabeacon.com

In a changing Arctic, how much noise is too much? | Alaska Beacon

Alaska’s bowhead whales can hear the climate changing. Scientists are listening in, too.

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