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Commentary: The real emergency in Alaska is keeping the public in public lands

Denali looms over the west Susitna region. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Esola)Alaska is facing a public lands emergency. Some of our best and wildest places are being handed over to private, usually foreign, industry — and Alaskans and U.S. taxpayers ar...

Alaska DNR approves scaled-down land transfer to AIDEA for industrial park near Houston

This map, published Nov. 10, 2026, shows the site of a land transfer from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to the state-owned Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. (DNR graphic)The Alaska Department of Natural Resources on Tue...

US House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 21, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth h...

US Senate GOP leader Thune reelected for next 2 years even after election losses

U.S. Senate Republican Leader John Thune, of South Dakota, speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — South Dakota Sen. John Thune...

Another normal year expected for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon, Alaska biologists say

Spawning sockeye salmon returning from Bristol Bay swim in 2013 in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve's Tazimina Lake. (Photo by D. Young/National Park Service)Alaska fishery biologists expect next year’s run of sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay — sit...

Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?

Democrats who won control of Congress are likely to find that bringing down gasoline and other energy prices in time for winter is largely a process out of their control. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)WASHINGTON — Democrats during t...

Alaska Supreme Court revives state’s opioid pharmacy lawsuit against Albertsons, Kroger

Alaska Supreme Court Justice Jude Pate, right, asks a question during oral arguments in a case concerning correspondence education allotments, on June 27, 2024, in the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/Alaska Beacon)The Alask...

Jacksonville Jaguars acquire Jessie Bates and Davon Godchaux to strengthen defense

The Jacksonville Jaguars made two significant moves to strengthen their defense Monday, acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade dead...

College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams under nearly $1.7 Billion ESPN deal

The College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams beginning with the 2027-28 season under a new five-year media rights agreement with ESPN reportedly worth nearly $1.7 billion. The decision, unanimously approved by the CFP Management Commi...

Reba McEntire marks 25th anniversary of ‘Reba’ sitcom with ‘I’m A Survivor’ EP

Reba McEntire is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her hit sitcom “Reba” with the release of “I’m A Survivor – EP,” her seventh music capsule of 2026.The four-track collection highlights the song that became synonymous with the television comedy, w...

HARDY expands on his genre-bending sound with the four track EP, ‘SIDES’

HARDY has released the four-track EP, “SIDES,” expanding on the diverse musical influences showcased in his recent song, “Man In The Box.” The new EP explores four distinct elements of HARDY’s sound, moving between gospel-influenced country, Southern...

Creed expands ‘Weathered’ with 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Creed is marking the 25th anniversary of its 2001 album “Weathered” with a newly remastered and expanded Deluxe Edition due Nov. 20, exactly 25 years after the album’s original release. Issued by Craft Recordings, the anniversary set will be availabl...

The Smashing Pumpkins share the track ‘Black Stars’ from ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ soundtrack

The Smashing Pumpkins released the single “Black Stars” alongside an official music video, contributing a new original song to the upcoming soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.The release of ‘Black Stars’ adds the alte...

P!NK to make history with 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency

P!NK is heading to Las Vegas for a nine-show residency at Sphere in 2027, marking a new milestone in the Grammy-winning singer’s career. Announced by Sphere and Live Nation, the engagement will begin Sept. 29, with additional performances scheduled f...

Rockstar Games and PlayStation announce ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival’ music event in Miami

Rockstar Games and PlayStation are teaming up for a major music event celebrating the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI.Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festivalwill take place Nov. 21 at Mana Wynwood in Miami, bringing together an extensive...

Testing jet powered kayak in Alaska - solo bushcraft camping

In this video, I explore Valdez, Alaska, using a jet-powered motorized kayak called a Mokai. The activities featured include ...

$54 billion in false promises about Alaska LNG

The claims by President Donald Trump and Alaska Republicans that South Korea has agreed to pay more than $54 billion to build the Alaska LNG project added up to nothing but a campaign stunt to try to boost the reelection campaign of Sen. Dan Sullivan...

Alaska election officials hit with lawsuit from Mary Peltola campaign

As the Alaska and Mississippi Senate races remain tight, candidates are laying the groundwork for possible later litigation.

Alaska governor gives 'Decoy Dan' probe update amid tight Senate race

Alaska’s governor says the state is probing the “Decoy Dan” candidacy as a razor-thin Senate count continues.

Alaskan Traffic Jam: Bull Moose Takes Its Sweet Time Holding Up Anchorage Commuters

Be prepared for sudden, moose-related stops if you are in Anchorage, Alaska. There aren't many things in this life more ...