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11 Black-owned businesses in Alaska to support this August (& all year long)

Support these Black-owned businesses in Alaska during National Black Business Month—and all year long.
Opinion

Alaska’s fisheries belong to all Alaskans. This election will help determine their future.

I grew up on the ocean.
Environment

Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card

The annual report, issued since 2006, prominently features work of Alaska scientists and conditions in Alaska, including those affecting Indigenous communities.
News

Exclusive: Poll shows independent Bill Hill has a real shot at winning Alaska’s US House seat

Hill has a long way to go with name recognition against GOP Rep. Nick Begich III, but he’s winning over voters.
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.
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