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Education

Sen. Murkowski pushes for release of $41.3M in delayed federal grants for Alaska Native education

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to award $41.3 million in grant funding through the Alaska Native Education Program to 26 Alaska grantees.
News

State Senate candidate Louise Stutes agrees to settle campaign finance violations

Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, will pay more than $2,000 to settle a series of campaign finance complaints.
Environment

Cruise ship helps stranded skiff and crew in Southeast Alaska as Zuckerberg yacht stands by

This story was originally published by the Alaska Beacon. A small cruise ship operating in Southeast Alaska made an unexpected detour on Monday night to...
Elections

Elon Musk spends $1.5 million in bid to repeal Alaska’s RCV and dark money laws

Musk’s attempt to influence Alaska’s elections is only public because of the very laws he wants to repeal.
Elections

Dan Sullivan took nearly $10,000 from Epstein associates, then voted to confirm Blanche

Last year, Sullivan voted to block the release of the Epstein files, then took nearly $10,000 in contributions from two contacts of the dead child sex trafficker. 
Commentary

Trump shakedown of mining company led to approval of Ambler road permit

The Trump administration strong-armed a private mining venture hoping to develop copper and other minerals in the Ambler region.
Arts and Culture

Your guide to rock hunting in Alaska

Learn about Alaska’s gold rush history, spend time panning for gold, and seek out your own rocks and minerals with this guide to rock hunting in Alaska.
Juneau

Immersive theater venue in Juneau proposed to open in 2028

A new theater attraction may be coming to South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau in 2028.
News

Without campaign finance limits, deep pockets have dominated political spending in Alaska. Voters can change that.

Ballot Measure 1 on Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary ballot would place a $2,000 cap on how much people can give to candidates.
Elections

As Alaska’s U.S. Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates

The groups appear to be trying to “dilute the vote” for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.
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