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Dunleavy is least popular governor in the US, with sharp drop in approval since fall, poll finds
Two-term Republican in final year has 37%-49% favorable-unfavorable rating; only one other governor has a net-negative rating at 43%-49%.
Feb 93 min read


First-time performer at Juneau's Got Talent wins first place
11-year-old’s cover of “Mama Song” by Benson Boone moves audience to tears.
Feb 94 min read


Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
Feb 94 min read


Alaska legislators say governor’s fiscal plan is likely dead after first week of hearings
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said lawmakers are mistaken if they think things will be easier under a new governor next year.
Feb 96 min read


Crimson Bears show they can compete with state’s best at northern regional title meet in Palmer
JDHS Nordic ski team earns respect at event leading up to state championship in two weeks.
Feb 85 min read


Election 2026: Shelley Hughes hoping legislative achievements elevate her among a dozen Republicans seeking to be governor
Former state Senate majority leader says candidates promising ‘statutory’ PFDs are ‘in la-la land,’ better engagement needed between executive and legislative branches at the Capitol.
Feb 89 min read


Resiliency in funding requested for Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program
Program teaching culture, history and resilience calls for long-term sustainable funding from the school board.
Feb 86 min read


Crimson Bears boys run over by aggressive Wolves
Sitka avenges 56-49 Friday loss with 60-30 Saturday onslaught.
Feb 87 min read


Crimson Bears’ girls finish weekend sweep of Sitka
Juneau-Douglas defeats Lady Wolves 58-46 in Saturday Homecoming finale.
Feb 87 min read


Crimson Bears faster than Huskies in state hockey fourth-place game
JDHS’ Welch scores four goals, one assist in 7-2 win over Delta Junction
Feb 810 min read


Perseverance Theatre postpones Anchorage run of spring show amid funding woes
Perseverance Theatre had originally planned to bring its newest production, opening in Juneau later this month, to Anchorage. For the past decade, the theater has regularly run productions in both the capital city and Anchorage. But staff say the decision to postpone the latter leg came after a period of financial pressure on the national and local level…( Read full story )
Feb 71 min read


Police blotter for Feb. 5
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Feb 71 min read
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