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After shutdown, federal employees face new uncertainty: affording health insurance, reports Phil Galewitz for @kffhealthnews.org via @alaskabeacon.com
After shutdown, federal employees face new uncertainty: affording health insurance | Alaska Beacon
Next year, average federal employee premium payments in the system are set to jump more than 12%, on top of a 13.5% hike in 2025. The two-year increase is higher than what many private employers and…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
After shutdown, federal employees face new uncertainty: affording health insurance, reports Phil Galewitz for @kffhealthnews.org via @alaskabeacon.com
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program, reports Jonathon Shorman for @stateline.org via @alaskabeacon.com
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program | Alaska Beacon
The Trump administration wants access to state driver’s license data on millions of U.S. residents as it builds a powerful citizenship verification program amid its clampdown on voter fraud and…
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November 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program, reports Jonathon Shorman for @stateline.org via @alaskabeacon.com
National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge, report Jennifer Shutt and Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com
National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge | Alaska Beacon
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday it has charged the man who allegedly shot two National Guard members earlier this week with first-degree murder after…
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November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge, report Jennifer Shutt and Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com via @alaskabeacon.com
Sen. Lisa Murkowski offers support to Democratic senator targeted for retribution by Trump administration, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com
Murkowski offers support to Democratic senator targeted for retribution by Trump administration | Alaska Beacon
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says Democrats' video was irresponsible but that an investigation isn't a good use of federal time.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski offers support to Democratic senator targeted for retribution by Trump administration, reports James Brooks for the @alaskabeacon.com
Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/d...
Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies | Alaska Beacon
A confirmation vote is scheduled for Saturday morning, and senators say they expect to approve the governor's picks.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/d...
State biologists forecast a strong but not exceptional 2026 Bristol Bay sockeye run, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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State biologists forecast a strong but not exceptional 2026 Bristol Bay sockeye run | Alaska Beacon
Next year’s run is expected to be well above the long-term average, but not at the magnitude of the huge recent runs.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
State biologists forecast a strong but not exceptional 2026 Bristol Bay sockeye run, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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In Alaska ecosystems, powerful forces hide in plain sight, writes Beth Short-Rhoads in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com
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In Alaska ecosystems, powerful forces hide in plain sight | Alaska Beacon
While we’re right to be gravely concerned about climate change in Alaska, we can also appreciate that the powerful natural phenomena operating around us are often simply doing the quiet work of keepin...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
In Alaska ecosystems, powerful forces hide in plain sight, writes Beth Short-Rhoads in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com
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BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., officials confirm, writes Jennifer Shutt for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/r...
BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., officials confirm | Alaska Beacon
The Metropolitan Police Department reported around 2:45 p.m. Eastern that it was on the scene of the shooting about two blocks from the White House.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
BREAKING: Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., officials confirm, writes Jennifer Shutt for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/r...
Alaska appeals federal court decision with implications for Arctic Refuge oil drilling, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Alaska appeals federal court decision with implications for Arctic Refuge oil drilling | Alaska Beacon
The state is continuing to contest the western boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, with implications for oil and gas drilling.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Alaska appeals federal court decision with implications for Arctic Refuge oil drilling, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Former Adak employee files lawsuit against city and city council members, alleging racism, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/f...
Former Adak employee files lawsuit against city and city council members, alleging racism | Alaska Beacon
The employee, who is black, says he was pressured to resign by city officials after filing a complaint against them.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Former Adak employee files lawsuit against city and city council members, alleging racism, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/f...
Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/contr...
Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official | Alaska Beacon
Dorene Lorenz, chair of the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, has sued Jeff Landfield and other owners of the Alaska Landmine.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/contr...
Chuck Legge weighs in on Alaska's gubernatorial race with a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/j...
Just off the top of my head, by Chuck Legge | Alaska Beacon
Chuck Legge is a freelance cartoonist and writer living in Sutton.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Chuck Legge weighs in on Alaska's gubernatorial race with a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/j...
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans, writes Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/r...
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans | Alaska Beacon
The agreements to transfer several Education responsibilities to four other departments drew swift backlash from Democratic officials, labor unions and advocacy groups.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans, writes Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/r...
Sen. Sullivan touts ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill as bonanza for Alaska, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/s...
Sen. Sullivan touts ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill as bonanza for Alaska | Alaska Beacon
He says the bill, plus actions by the Trump administration, will boost economic development and health care in Alaska; critics disagree.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Sen. Sullivan touts ‘Big, Beautiful’ budget bill as bonanza for Alaska, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/s...
Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session | Alaska Beacon
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is considering who may fill two legislative seats vacated by state senators seeking higher office.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/d...
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say | Alaska Beacon
Some work on critical infrastructure projects will continue, but the state’s focus will transition to supporting storm-impacted communities and evacuated residents through the winter, officials said.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/25/d...
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors, writes @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/dunle...
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors | Alaska Beacon
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has selected Ralph Samuels, a former state legislator, businessman and tourism expert, to serve on the board.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors, writes @alaska.bsky.social for @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/dunle...
Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Consumers could end up paying for two, writes Nathaniel Herz for the Northern Journal. alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/u...
Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Consumers could end up paying for two. | Alaska Beacon
Customers could be charged tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars for work that may not benefit them.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal. Consumers could end up paying for two, writes Nathaniel Herz for the Northern Journal. alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/u...
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served ‘unlawfully,’ writes Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/r...
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served 'unlawfully' | Alaska Beacon
A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served ‘unlawfully,’ writes Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/24/r...
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year | Alaska Beacon
Alaska commercial fishers caught much more salmon in 2025 than they did last year, but the money they earned was modest, according to the statewide harvest report. The state commercial salmon haul tot...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times, write James Brooks (@alaska.bsky.social) and Tom Banse for the @alaskabeacon.com
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As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times | Alaska Beacon
After years of underfunding, the Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is undergoing a massive expansion, with almost $9 billion for new ships.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
As the Arctic heats up, the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times, write James Brooks (@alaska.bsky.social) and Tom Banse for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks, writes @celinegounder.com for @kffhealthnews.org alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/w...
Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks | Alaska Beacon
The outbreaks are fueled by falling vaccination rates, fading immunity, and delays in public health tracking systems.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks, writes @celinegounder.com for @kffhealthnews.org alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/w...
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters | Alaska Beacon
A new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan proposes 21 sales in Alaska, from the Gulf of Alaska to the High Arctic.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
Jacob Fischler looks into it for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/r...
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The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? | Alaska Beacon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
Jacob Fischler looks into it for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/r...
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Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...
Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate | Alaska Beacon
Aaron Christian Peterson didn't face any tough questions during a public hearing of the Senate committee on the Judiciary.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/21/t...