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Appeals court upholds approval of Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope

Courts Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
In a split decision, the court says a flaw in the review was too minor to warrant overturning the 2023 approval for the huge oil field already under development.
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Dunleavy, a self-styled education governor, slashes public school funding once again

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy became the first-ever governor in state history to veto school funding below the level laid out in state law.
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AIDEA continues to block public release of ‘independent’ study finished in early 2024

Economy Dermot Cole -
On April Fools’ Day, the head of AIDEA said the long-delayed $250,000 “independent” review of the agency would be released by mid-April after the contractor inserted revisions prepared and demanded by AIDEA.
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Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The protest events, planned for Saturday, gained new support after President Trump ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles to confront protesters there.
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Asked about Trump sending Marines to LA, Sen. Dan Sullivan had nothing to say

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s blood should be boiling about now about the use of military members for domestic political purposes, if we are to take him at his word.
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‘Where is your humanity?’ Advocates warn Medicaid cuts will kill Alaskans

Health Matt Acuña Buxton -
It’s the latest and most serious attack yet by the GOP to gut the Medicaid program that supports about one-third of all Alaskans.
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Nick Begich III makes excuses for Trump’s use of military to incite more violence

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Rep. Nick Begich III made this sorry analysis of the unrest in Los Angeles, trying to justify President Trump’s effort to provoke more violence in the streets.
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NOAA firings, cuts will reduce services used to manage Alaska fisheries, officials say

Environment Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Scientists have scrambled to stage necessary fish surveys, but data analysis, salmon research and other services will be impacted.
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Behind the cameras: Gavel Alaska broadcasts the business of state government to Alaskans

News Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
The public service broadcast from KTOO Public Media, works closely with state offices to ensure Alaskans can see their state government in real time.
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Sullivan’s Memorial Day speech prompts rebuke from Alaska veteran

Commentary Dermot Cole -
On May 26th, 2025, I attended the remembrance of our Veterans on Memorial Day at the Wasilla Wall of Honor.
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