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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.

Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Alaska House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority did not identify specific projects or a timeline for spending

Alaska House seeks to ban social media for kids, limit access to internet pornography

A vote on the proposal could take place as soon as Friday, and if it succeeds, the idea would go to the state Senate

Alaska Senate panel approves state spending plan with smaller dividend than House proposed

The Senate proposal closes a $270 million gap in the House plan, but further negotiations are expected in May

Lawmakers to wait on Alaska Supreme Court as families reel in wake of correspondence ruling

Over the last 26 years, Penelope Gold has used the state’s correspondence school program to homeschool six of her seven children. Most have graduated,...

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