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Chicken kebabs a crowd-pleaser for a summer barbecue
<p>The trick to a great kebab is to let it soak in the marinade for as long as you can </p>
No, your drinking water isn’t contaminated by abortion pills
Mifepristone is one part of a two-drug regimen commonly used to terminate a pregnancy before 10 weeks and for miscarriage treatment. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)This story was originally reported by Jenae Barnes, Climate Reporter of The 19th. Meet Jenae and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.Anti-abortion advocates, including Republican lawmakers and state officials, want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant. Scientists say there’s no evidenc
National Republicans try to boost Sullivan by claiming Petersburg Dan 'may' be criminal
A former lawyer for Mitch McConnell and J.D. Vance’s former lawyer are trying to boost fellow Federal Society member Sen. Dan Sullivan by insinuating that Petersburg Dan Sullivan “may” have broken federal civil rights laws and that he “pulled one over” on the Alaska Supreme Court.It is the sleaziest of political tactics to say that someone “may” be a criminal, but that’s what Michael Fragoso and Sean Cooksey did in this Wall Street Journal column.“Federal prosecutors have reason to suspect that
Statewide prevention initiative aims to combat Alaska’s high rates of child sexual abuse
Student backpacks seen on the first day of school at Harborview Elementary School in Juneau on Aug. 15, 2025 (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)Content warning: This story contains references to sexual violence and abuse of children. A new statewide initiative aims to prevent and reduce Alaska’s pervasively high rates of child sexual abuse. The statewide prevention plan is led by the Alaska Children’s Trust, a non-profit advocacy group focused on supporting children and families and preventin
Could nuclear power Alaska’s future?
Representatives from Alaska utilities and energy organizations pose outside Idaho National Laboratory's NRIC DOME during a May tour to learn about advanced nuclear reactor technologies and their potential role in Alaska's energy future. (Photo courtesy Gewn Holdmann)A couple years ago, shortly after Governor Dunleavy began his second term, I was killing time in the Juneau airport waiting for a flight when one of his staff called and said, “You might want to sit down before I tell you this.
Retired teacher to embark on 50th anniversary ascent of Graduation Peak
<p>Hal Neace will climb the peak near Soldovia alongside his children and grandchildren on July 6 </p>
White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others
White House budget director Russell Vought speaks with reporters inside the U.S. Capitol on July 15, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a U.S. House panel Tuesday that his agency needs lawmakers to increase its annual budget, even though he hasn’t spent much of the $100 million Republicans approved in their “big, beautiful” law.That earlier funding, he said, is intended to help the agency keep track of fraud throug
Local initiative seeks to extend lifespan of Homer landfill
<p>The Kenai Peninsula Borough partnered with volunteers from Homer Drawdown </p>
Mizuktata – Nome kids become entrepreneurs
By Ariana Crockett O’Harra Clouds and occasional rain didn’t stop Nome’s young entrepreneurs from showing up for Mizuktata last Saturday, June 27. Mizuktata, which means “let’s drink juice” in Inupiaq, is Nome’s version of Lemonade Day, a national program that aims to teach kids how to start, own and operate a small business. Mizuktata has been organized for the last few years by local Nomeite Krystal Hensley. This year, the Bering Sea Lions Club, or BSLC for short, stepped in to help Hensley
Juneau’s cherished ski area is losing money. Will the city keep paying?
Eaglecrest, located on Juneau's Douglas Island, rises above the Inside Passage. (Nathaniel Herz/Northern Journal)Last winter’s first big storm came in December. Then came another. And another. By New Year’s Day, four feet of fresh snow blanketed the city of Juneau.For many locals, it was a crisis: Roofs collapsed; boats sank in the harbor.For Juneau’s fervent alpine skiers and snowboarders, it could have been a godsend.Except they had nowhere to ski.During one of Juneau’s snowiest months on reco
OPINION: America celebrates Black athletes while undermining Black rights
<p>America roared for Black excellence in the arena while Trumpism quietly tightened its grip on the ballot box.</p>
Supreme Court upholds state restrictions banning transgender girls, women from competing in school sports
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating on female school athletic teams. The 6-3 landmark ruling that is expected to shape similar laws in more than half the country and mark a significant development in the national debate over transgender rights and school athletics; and leaves intact restrictive measures across 29 states – dealing a significant blow to the LGBTQ+ community and expanding a ser
LeBron James to enter free agency for historic 24th NBA Season after announcing departure from Lakers
LeBron James is set to continue his NBA career with a new franchise, bringing an end to his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers as he prepares for a record-extending 24th season in the league. James informed the Lakers he intends to play elsewhere in 2026-27, ending the longest continuous stretch James has spent with any single franchise since he entered the professional ranks in 2003.James’ agent Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, confirmed the decision to ESPN. He now becomes eli
Trace Adkins drops the patriotic track “American Made”
Commemorating three decades in the music industry, country artist Trace Adkins has launched his first new single in five years, a patriotic track titled “American Made.” The song is characterized as “an uplifting anthem honoring the patriotism, ideals and contributions of generations of Americans,” and signifies a major return to the airwaves for the multi-platinum singer.Adkins will introduce the track to a nationwide audience during the upcoming Independence Day festivities, when he is schedul
OPINION: Alaska’s LNG future requires creative thinking
<p>Many Alaskans have grown increasingly skeptical that the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline is not moving forward because of its escalating cost. Early estimates placed the project near $44 billion; more recent figures — though unofficial — suggest costs approaching $60 billion or more. When projects reach this scale, uncertainty alone can stall even the most ambitious development plans.</p>
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Grand jury indicts man on 47 counts of sexual abuse crimes
By Diana Haecker Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, 48, was arrested in Nome and charged with 47 counts of sexual abuses of minors, sexual assaults and furnishing alcohol to a victim under 21, for alleged crimes against children in his care and a woman over 18 years of age, spanning a period of time from 2009 to 2025. According to the indictment returned by a Bethel Grand Jury last week, the alleged abuses involved at least five victims. The indictment charged Ulroan, who is from Chevak but now lives in Nom
First reindeer pass through Seward Peninsula’s newest corral
By Keith Conger Anyone driving to Teller during the summer of 2024 noticed the construction east of the Teller Highway at mile 48. It consisted of gap-spaced walls placed at unusual angles with no roofs. Locals knew it was a corral building project spearheaded by Teller resident Jimmy Pushruk, a retired State of Alaska equipment operator and long-time reindeer herder. Pushruk and his supporting cast had set up a sort of “if you build it, they will come” situation. But bad weather and tough sn