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Alaska’s giant cabbage OK, university fee disclosures vetoed as Alaska governor acts on four bills
The Alaska State Capitol is seen on the last day of the legislative session on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed two bills to become law without his signature and vetoed two more on Monday, extending the record for the most vetoes in a two-year session of the Alaska Legislature.The governor vetoed a bill that would have required the University of Alaska to provide fee notices to students, and his second veto canceled a bill that would have se
Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card
Arctic sea is seen in 2018 by Demarcation Bay off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastline. The Arctic Report Card, which has been issued annually by the Naitonal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration since 2006, describes the rapidly changing features of the Arctic, including sea ice, glaciers, permafrost and boreal forests. (Photo by Danielle Brigida/U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service)The Trump administration has pulled federal support from the Arctic Report Card, an annual, peer-reviewed re
Alaska Science Forum: How do Alaska animals sleep in the summer?
<p>More than a month after the summer solstice, Fairbanks is still the land of the midnight sun. Joggers are out getting in their late-night runs along Farmers Loop, and we still don’t need our headlights after another evening ice cream at Hot Licks.</p>
Minnesota Vikings name Kyler Murray as starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, ending a training-camp competition with J.J. McCarthy for the job. Murray, who joined Minnesota on a one-year contract after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, will take over as the Vikings prepare for the regular season. The decision makes Murray the team’s fourth different Week 1 starting quarterback in four seasons, following Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold and McCarthy.Murray entered the compe
LeBron James set for 76ers debut against NBA Champion NY Knicks on opening night
LeBron James will begin his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers against the defending NBA champion New York Knicks when the 2026-27 regular season opens Oct. 20 at Madison Square Garden. The nationally televised game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on NBC and Peacock and will be part of a three-game opening-day lineup.The matchup gives New York the spotlight for its championship celebration, with the Knicks expected to receive their rings and raise their first title banner since 1973 before fac
Reba McEntire shares 4th installment of music capsule series with “Ring Ring” – see the video
Reba McEntire has released the fourth installment of her ongoing music capsule series, introducing the new track “Ring Ring” as part of her latest collection of songs. The release continues the country superstar’s return to new music following a series of capsule projects designed to highlight individual songs and creative moments throughout the year.The track is part of McEntire’s broader music capsule initiative, which has allowed her to share new material in smaller collections rather than th
Phoebe Bridgers shares video for ‘Lost Boys’ from upcoming solo album ‘Lost Weekend’
Phoebe Bridgers has dropped the video for the single ‘Lost Boys,’ the first release from her highly anticipated third solo studio album “Lost Weekend,” which is scheduled for release on Aug. 14 through independent record label Dead Oceans.The upcoming album marks the California native’s first full-length solo compilation in six years, following her critically acclaimed 2020 sophomore record, Punisher. The 16-song double album features creative contributions from alternati
Phoebe Bridgers shares video for ‘Lost Boys’ from upcoming solo album ‘Lost Weekend’
Phoebe Bridgers has dropped the video for the single ‘Lost Boys,’ the first release from her highly anticipated third solo studio album “Lost Weekend,” which is scheduled for release on Aug. 14 through independent record label Dead Oceans.The upcoming album marks the California native’s first full-length solo compilation in six years, following her critically acclaimed 2020 sophomore record, Punisher. The 16-song double album features creative contributions from alternati
KISS celebrating 50th anniversary of iconic Anaheim show with ‘Destroys Anaheim ’76’
KISS is marking the 50th anniversary of one of the defining performances of its early career with the first official release of its legendary 1976 Anaheim Stadium concert.The live collection, KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76, arrives Aug. 21, giving fans an officially restored version of a performance that had circulated for decades only through unofficial recordings.The concert took place on Aug. 20, 1976, during the band’s ‘Destroyer’ tour, also known as the Spirit of ’76 Tour, and
Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett leads Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and three other accomplished songwriters will join the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame as members of its 2026 class, the organization announced Tuesday.Swift, 36, was selected in the contemporary songwriter/artist category, making her the youngest person ever inducted into the Nashville institution. Lovett will enter in the veteran songwriter/artist category, while Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller were chosen as contemporary songwriters and Bruce Channel was selected
Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett leads Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and three other accomplished songwriters will join the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame as members of its 2026 class, the organization announced Tuesday.Swift, 36, was selected in the contemporary songwriter/artist category, making her the youngest person ever inducted into the Nashville institution. Lovett will enter in the veteran songwriter/artist category, while Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller were chosen as contemporary songwriters and Bruce Channel was selected
Spend your vote wisely to limit campaign donations
A sign posted on Aug. 18, 2024, outside of the Alaska Division of Elections office in Midtown Anchorage directs voters to the polling place inside. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)“There oughta be a law” is a common expression when people are frustrated with the behavior of others, the rules of society or the actions of their elected officials.Well, Alaskans will have an opportunity in the statewide primary election Aug. 18 to approve a new law, limiting the dollar size of donation checks t
Alaska’s list of alleged noncitizen voters includes more Republicans than Democrats
Reject stickers await ballot envelopes Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Division 1 office of the Alaska Division of Elections in Juneau, Alaska during counting for Alaska's special U.S. House primary election. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)Editor’s note: This article was updated after initial publication to include a warning letter sent by the Alaska chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union to the Division of Elections.More than 2,800 Alaskans are on a list of alleged noncitizen
Apple Strudel Slices
Little Apple Strudel Slices take everything you love about a classic apple strudel and turn it into bite sized, individually wrapped slices, that are as easy to eat and they are to make. Let me tell you I’ve made real strudel starting from the dough and OOF it is a lot of work. These easy...The post Apple Strudel Slices appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.
Trump taken via catering truck to secret flight amid Iran threats, report says
The White House press corps boards the former Air Force One following the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. A catering truck reportedly used to secretly transport President Donald Trump to a military plane can be seen to the left, under the plane. (White House pool photo)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump covertly traveled across Europe in a military plane in July after Iran threatened his life, according to a bombshell report Monday night by The Washington Post that revealed pres
Trump urges shift in childhood vaccine recommendations, calls for splitting up MMR vaccine
Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy on Jan. 26, 2015 in Mill Valley, California. (Photo by Illustration Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order that aims to reshape guidance surrounding childhood vaccines, standing alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and was met with immediate pushback.The order — which calls on federal progra
Alaska begins rollout of Rural Health Transformation Program funding
Cancer Connection, located within the Southeast Cancer Center in Juneau, is one of the first recipients of federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Department of Health announced the first group of projects to be awarded millions in federal funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program on Friday, ahead of an October deadline.Officials announced the first $4.5 million of the state’s $272 million in funding will be awa
Dallas Cowboys sign DL Quinnen Williams to 3-year, $105.9M contract extension
The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension, securing one of the centerpiece players of their defense through the 2029 season.Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal includes $101 million in total guarantees and $63.35 million guaranteed at signing, according to multiple reports. The extension gives Williams an average annual value of $35.3 million and represents the largest third contract ever awar
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays sidelined 8-10 weeks with wrist fracture
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after suffering a wrist injury during training camp, dealing a significant setback to a player the team signed in free agency to anchor its revamped offensive line.Mays fractured a small bone in his wrist during a protection play, according to reports. Lions head coach Dan Campbell described the injury as significant but said the team expects Mays to return during the season. The timetable would likely keep Mays out for the ope
Dustin Lynch to celebrate career milestones with ‘Setlist Staples – 10 #1’s’ collection
Country star Dustin Lynch will revisit some of his biggest career moments with the upcoming release of “Setlist Staples – 10 #1’s,” a collection highlighting the chart-topping songs that have become central to his live performances. The 10-track project is scheduled to arrive Aug. 28 through BBR Music Group, and will offer fans a collection focused on the songs that have defined Lynch’s performances and helped shape his place in contemporary country music.The compilation is designed to reflect t