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In Inupiaq, when the weather talks, you listen
Gulls forage on the Norton Sound beach at Nome on Oct. 2, 2020. Norton Sound is part of the Northern Bering Sea. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)In winter, Papa would stand at the north-facing window of his home, looking to the open sky and his neighbor’s sleeping garden. “Alapaa,” he would say: “It likes to be cold,” in Inupiaq. He was talking about Sila, the weather.And on January days during my childhood, when we all gathered for supper and the house shook from coastal storms and the sno
UA Board of Regents moves to cut tuition for out-of-state students, aiming to boost enrollment
The University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau is seen on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The University of Alaska Board of Regents unanimously approved a cut in the tuition rate for out-of-state students to create a standard tuition rate for all resident and nonresident students across campuses and degree types, beginning in fall 2027.The board preliminarily approved the change at a special meeting on Tuesday. A final vote is expected in November.University officials sai
In memory of Charlie Cabanilla
By Jena Hengstebeck and Kirk Cabanilla Charlie Cabanillla, 82, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and devotion to family. Born on Aug. 14, 1943, in Ilocos Sur, Philippines to Roman and Terry Cabanilla, he immigrated to the United States (Cordova, Alaska) at the age of 12, where he would go on to build a life defined by perseverance and grit. He built a career as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska, a path that reflected both his t
More states ban child marriage, though it’s still legal in most of the US
Since 2018, 17 states have barred marriage before age 18, but most states still allow minors to wed with parental or judicial approval. (Photo by Anna Claire Vollers/Stateline)After authorities rescued 16 children last month who had been confined to a single room in a home in rural Ohio, attention turned to their mother, who had been 15 and pregnant when she married their father.The child endangerment case has recharged a national conversation around child marriage, which is defined by the Unite
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Blaze tears through Homer restaurant
<p>One person injured after jumping from apartment above Boardwalk Fish & Chips </p>
Alaska Department of Fish Game looks to boost Kenai Peninsula deer population
<p>19 black-tailed deer were translocated from Sitkinak Island to the south end of the Kenai Peninsula </p>
Trump administration threatens to gut Head Start rules
Preschool children line up to go outside at the Ralph Hawley Head Start Center in Emeryville, Calif., in December. The Trump administration has proposed major changes to the Head Start program. (Photo by Florence Middleton for CalMatters)The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children.The Department of Health and Human Services announced the chan
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer COVID questions
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is shown on a monitor as Dr. Anthony Fauci, left, testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — Republicans on a U.S. Senate panel voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer any questions at a hearing last week about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental
Gubernatorial candidate Meda DeWitt and running mate make campaign stop in Nome
By Ariana Crockett O’Harra Candidate for governor Meda DeWitt and running mate Chris Steere visited Nome August 2 and 3. DeWitt, originally from Wrangell and Yakutat, is running as an independent candidate in a crowded field of 17 vying for the governor’s office. Steere is from Unalakleet. Both currently live in Anchorage. DeWitt is a Lingít traditional healer, community and political organizer, president and board chair of Yakutat’s village corporation and was the chair of the Recall Dunleav
Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates
Six candidates for Alaska governor and lieutenant governor participated in a debate on education hosted by the Alaska Superintendents Association in Juneau on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith)Six candidates for Alaska governor from across the political spectrum appeared side-by-side in a room full of superintendents and school officials in Juneau and promised that boosting education funding would be a priority of their administration, if elected.Six candidates participated in the debate, o
Fruit tarts help celebrate life’s sweet victories
<p>This is a great recipe for a not-too-sweet tart shell </p>
South Peninsula Hospital brings ear, nose and throat clinic to Homer, Kenai
<p>Dr. James Zirul, Dr. Fredrick Freeman, and Teresa Thompson are joining SPH full time </p>
Homer Pet of the Week: Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
<p>Homer Animal Shelter has oodles of kittens available for adoption </p>
Brick by Brick: Kenai’s Russian Kiln — Part 3
<p><em>AUTHOR’S NOTE: Other than some raw numbers, the history of brick making in colonial Alaska is poorly understood. Nevertheless, the Russian government in Alaska considered the manufacture of bricks highly important. During the 19th century, the Russian-American Company had kilns in at least nine different locations, including Kenai from 1841 to 1866.</em></p>
Letters to the editor
<p>Family let down by hospital care</p>
OPINION: State maintenance work making a mess of Homer roadsides
<p>Brute force approach is outmoded for an Alaska that depends on its beauty to bolster the economy </p>
Artwork brings Homer’s summer to life for First Friday
<p>A summer stroll through Homer’s downtown is a perfect way to spend a Friday night. And a collection of Homer art galleries and public art spaces will make sure there’s plenty to pique your interest during First Friday.</p>
LIV Golf secures new lead investor to provide funding to keep league alive
LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor, providing a financial lifeline that will allow the circuit to continue beyond the 2026 season after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) decided to end its financial backing.CEO Scott O’Neil announced the agreement during the league’s event at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, saying the deal has been approved by LIV’s board and is expected to close in September. While the investor has not been identified,
Pittsburgh Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna after difficult season at the plate
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, ending a disappointing tenure less than six months after signing the veteran slugger to a one-year, $12 million contract intended to strengthen the club’s offense. The move comes as Pittsburgh continues to push for a National League postseason berth while seeking greater production from its lineup.Ozuna, 35, struggled throughout the season, batting .203 with eight home runs, 29 RBIs and 80 strikeouts across 70 games. Sig