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James Brooks, Alaska Beacon

James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
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James Brooks is a longtime Alaska reporter, having previously worked at the Anchorage Daily News, Juneau Empire, Kodiak Mirror and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. A graduate of Virginia Tech, he is married to Caitlyn Ellis, owns a house in Juneau and has a small sled dog named Barley.
Federal Government

Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here

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The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands via federal trust.
Elections

Alaska’s pre-primary election turnout is down from extraordinary 2022 and 2020 primaries

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Voter turnout for Alaska's Aug. 20 primary is lower than the past two elections but higher than in 2018 and 2016, the last primaries without extraordinary factors.
Economy

Dunleavy reappoints Permanent Fund Corp. board chair Schutt after weeks of uncertainty

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy has reappointed Ethan Schutt to a public seat on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.’s board of directors, a little over two weeks after Schutt’s prior term expired.
Elections

Peltola leads Republican challengers in latest fundraising report for Alaska U.S. House race

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Incumbent Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is continuing to raise more money than her Republican challengers.
Elections

Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint

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The Alaska Division of Elections has confirmed the eligibility of nonpartisan candidate Darren Deacon.
Environment

EPA threatens to step in if Alaska does not update its water pollution limit

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Does the average Alaskan eat more than a cracker’s worth of fish per day? The answer could have big implications.
Elections

Alaska state judge considers fine against backers of ranked choice repeal measure

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Judge Laura Hartz said at the end of the hearing that she intends to issue a decision by June 21, though it may not be until the following Monday.
Federal Government

Trump conviction doesn’t dampen Alaska Republican congressional candidates’ support

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Ten people have registered so far to run for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Environment

Eight young Alaskans sue to block proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline

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The plaintiffs say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife and natural resources.
Education

Judicial Council recommends Alaskans keep all judges, including figure behind correspondence ruling

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Adolf Zeman is only one of 19 judges that will be on the November general election ballot, but he’s received the lion’s share of attention.
Uncategorized

Alaska Legislature adjourns after passing priority bills, but not without a last-hour struggle

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House lawmakers passed five bills after midnight deadline, but a sixth caused uncertainty and anger before the end.
News

Alaska Senate contemplates major property tax cut for over-65 homeowners

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The state’s existing $150,000 property tax exemption results in about $100 million of canceled taxes.
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