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U.S. Rep. Nick Begich told legislators to get on board with the LNG pipeline project. They’ve got questions.

Matt Acuña Buxton - March 13, 2026

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The wrong approach to putting Alaska first

Rich Moniak, Juneau Independent - March 13, 2026

Incompetence in the Dunleavy administration, former Rep. Tom McKay edition

News Dermot Cole - October 16, 2024

Gov. Mike Dunleavy tried to reward Anchorage Rep. Tom McKay, one of his political allies, with a state job that would give him a fatter paycheck.

Alaska GOP House Speaker Tilton on killing election reform bill: It ‘would have leaned the election towards Mary Peltola’

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - October 15, 2024

An election reform bill that sought to make it easier for Alaskans living in rural and remote communities to have their votes counted died in the legislative session’s final hours at the hands of House Republicans.

Mayor LaFrance endorses three House candidates: A Republican, a Democrat and an independent

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton - October 11, 2024

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued an endorsement today backing a bipartisan group of legislators in their races for the Alaska State House.

Anchorage finds a new purpose for Bronson-era boondoggle

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton - October 10, 2024

A $2.39 million tent structure bought in former Mayor Dave Bronson’s early days as Anchorage’s mayor as a quick-fix shelter but was never used will finally have a purpose.

Grier Hopkins cements lead in race for Fairbanks Borough mayor

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - October 9, 2024

A Hopkins will again be in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor’s office.

Dunleavy spent $9,640 in state funds on partisan political ads spreading half-truths

Elections Dermot Cole - October 7, 2024

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has spent $9,640 of state money on partisan political ads, many of which referred to “petitions'“ on education reform and parental rights.

Alaska records show no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting or registration

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - October 7, 2024

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and in-state Republicans, have falsely claimed that noncitizens are voting in large numbers.

Federal judge faults environmental analysis for planned huge gold mine in Western Alaska

Environment Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon - October 3, 2024

Regulators violated laws when they failed to consider impacts of a catastrophic dam failure before issuing a key permit for the controversial Donlin mine, the judge rules.

Alaska’s voter registration deadline is Sunday, but most residents don’t need to worry

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - October 3, 2024

Sunday, Oct. 6, is the deadline to register as an Alaska voter for the November general election.

Murkowski introduces workplace protections for federal court employees

Courts Matt Acuña Buxton - September 26, 2024

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is serious about improving workplace conditions for employees of the federal court system.

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