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Leaky vessel for pipeline dream
Craig Compeau, stalwart Dunleavy defender, repeated the simplistic tenets of the “Build the Line!” propaganda campaign in an opinion column published by the Daily News-Miner.Jim Plaquet did the same a few days ago in a letter claiming that, “The econ...
Postal Service pushes ahead on Trump order limiting vote-by-mail
Ahead of the May 2024 primary, a drop box for mail-in ballots sits outside the Shelby County Courthouse Annex in Shelbyville, Kentucky. (Photo by McKenna Horsley/Kentucky Lantern)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service took another step Thursday in impl...
Alaska gubernatorial candidates highlight contrasting philosophies on oil and gas
The four gubernatorial candidates emerging from Alaska's open primary gathered on the stage on Aug. 26, 2026 at the annual conference held by the Alaska Oil and Gas Association. From left are Republican Bernadette Wilson, Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tom...
Former Kenai man sentenced to 60 years for sexual assault of teenage girl
Darold Greg Love convicted of sexual assault in the 1st degree and sexual abuse of a minor in the 2nd degree
Alaska to receive up to $23 million in landmark child safety settlement with Meta
Meta, which owns social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a $17 billion multistate settlement announced on Aug. 26, 2026. Alaska is set to receive up to $23 million over the next ten years. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)Al...
New challenges to Trump mail-in voting order arrive after US Supreme Court ruling
A ballot drop box sits outside the library at Virginia Avenue Park in Santa Monica, California, on July 14, 2026. (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)Democrat-led states and voting rights groups re-filed lawsuits Wednesday to block the Trump...
Fruit and nut seed crackers a healthy back-to-school snack
These mildly sweet and healthy crackers are loaded with fiber and micronutrients
The teenage girls behind a $25 minimum wage fight in rural Alaska
Teens Kaya Kent and Sara James are among many youth in Nome, Alaska fighting for a $25 minimum wage. (EMILY SCHERER FOR THE 19TH)This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of their reporting on ge...
Kachemak Emergency Services celebrates 25 years
Volunteer-supported fire, rescue, and emergency medical response department hosts event
Life in the Wilderness: The Henry Lucas Story — Part 3
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Henry Lucas and William Kaiser began a fox-farming operation on Skilak Lake in 1915. Eight years, they closed that chapter of their lives.
Burning Basket rekindles fall tradition in Homer
23rd annual event runs Sept. 6 to 13, with community invited to take part in artistic gathering
Four dead after plane crashes into water near Seldovia
Piper PA-24 bound for Seldovia from Anchorage crashed Wednesday afternoon
Letters to the editor
Proposal would deal financial blow to libraries
Alaska Hospital Creates a Healing Environment for Patients in Recovery
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is building a new skilled nursing facility on the Alaska Native Medical Center ...
“So many this year:” Wasps keep pest removal companies busy in Southcentral Alaska
While the companies struggle to keep up with a huge demand for service, scientists say there’s no evidence that numbers are ...
As Anchorage’s wildfire prevention funds dwindle, some on Assembly wonder if residents will pay for it
Two Anchorage Assembly members have requested an evaluation of a potential new service area to fund the Anchorage Fire ...
Military lieutenant, federal engineers among 8 killed in remote Alaska plane crash
Eight people were killed when a chartered aircraft crashed near a remote western Alaska radar site last week, authorities ...
Air Force officer who died in Alaska plane crash remembered as 'positive leader'
The Air Force identified 2nd Lt. Leah Borsich, 23, as a victim of the deadly Alaska charter plane crash that killed all eight ...
Man serving life in prison for 1993 Anchorage double murder gets reduced sentence
A reduced sentence for a man who killed two young men in the woods of East Anchorage over 30 years ago did not result in his release last week, as supporters had hoped. Although the new ...
This weekend around Anchorage: Comedy, community and more Alaska State Fair fun
Monday; Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glenn Highway in Palmer The Alaska State Fair returns for the second weekend of fun, ...