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AIDEA made its $50 million gasline study pledge before getting legislative approval

Environment Dermot Cole -
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation can’t find a private company willing to pay $50 million for the final design and engineering work on a proposed gas pipeline unless there is a pledge to get that money back from the state.
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Alaska agencies seized 317 pounds of drugs at Anchorage airport this year, nearly doubling 2023

Federal Government Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
The increased volume of intercepted drugs, including fentanyl, came as Alaska’s fatal overdose numbers continued to climb, a contrast with decreases nationally.
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Scores of Alaskans face another eye-watering spike in their health care costs next year. Does anyone care?

Commentary Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Premiums for Alaska health insurance plans on the federal marketplace have spiked more than 50% over the past three years.
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Trump’s plan to revert Denali to Mount McKinley name irks Alaskans

Arts and Culture Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
The president-elect’s intention to scrap the traditional Athabascan name reopens a longstanding debate over what to call North America’s tallest peak.
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Alaska’s bipartisan coalitions boost hope for working-class issues like school funding, retirement reform

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s open primary and ranked-choice voting system helped deliver bipartisan majorities in both chambers. Members and labor leaders say this will help prioritize investments in working-class issues.
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The Scrubber Loophole in Alaska’s Cruise Industry

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Concerns over Juneau’s relationship to the cruise ship industry have been on the rise in recent months. Between the Ship-Free Saturday campaign and the proposed West Douglas cruise port, many Southeast Alaskans are wondering if we might be crossing...
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Dunleavy warns proposals to balance the budget will drive Alaskans away. They are already leaving.  

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a budget proposal on Thursday that contains a $1.5 billion deficit with no plan to pay for it other than drawing down the state's limited savings.
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Recount affirms survival of Alaska’s open primaries and ranked-choice voting system

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Division of Elections completed the recount of Ballot Measure 2 on Monday.
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Amid uncertainty, reproductive rights advocates see silver lining in Alaska’s election results

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The election of Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress is expected to bring new challenges for people to access abortions, reproductive health care and gender-affirming care nationwide, but advocates in Alaska see hope in state's election.
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USDA funds food security initiatives across Alaska

Federal Government The Alaska Current -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded several Alaska-based organizations substantial grants to help fortify food security in the state. The funding will help a network of organizations dedicated to expanding food access, empowering local producers, and building a resilient...
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