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Anchorage teacher announces run for US House as an independent
Matthew “Bronco” Williams, an Anchorage-based private school teacher, has announced that he is running as an independent for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Mar 312 min read


Alaska mayors say governor’s proposed tax break for $46B gas line ‘needs a lot of work’
Municipal leaders cited concerns about the costs to their communities and the need to continue negotiations with Glenfarne, the New York-based developer of the pipeline.
Mar 315 min read


Police blotter for March 28
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 301 min read


Marching on: Two days of record cold followed by winter weather advisory to end historic month
Between 2-5" of snow expected in Juneau on Monday and Tuesday, after weekend lows of 12F and 10F set new temperature marks, according to National Weather Service.
Mar 302 min read


Why such ire at Sullivan for supporting Trump?
I see that Rich Moniak has moved to the Juneau Independent to continue his campaign to besmirch the character of Sen. Dan Sullivan. Recently, Moniak quoted Sullivan as saying he would criticize President Trump in public if he felt the need. Moniak then offered a list of criticisms that Sullivan should have offered. It is really a list of things Moniak himself would have said if he had the platform that Sullivan has.
Mar 303 min read


Alaska’s violent crime rate would be second-highest in US, but it’s not part of the latest federal report
724 incidents per 100,000 Alaska residents in 2024 in report earlier this year far above national average of 370.8 in new study, which omits state because it ‘did not meet statistical reliability criteria.’
Mar 303 min read


Tlingit and Haida tribal citizens elect new delegates following election rule change
Tribal citizens in and outside Alaska recently voted to elect new delegates and community council members to represent them in the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
Mar 301 min read


Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s aide and former legislative candidate arrested for drunk driving in Juneau
A legislative aide to Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, and a former candidate for the Alaska House of Representatives, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on Thursday in Juneau.
Mar 302 min read


Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of March 30, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
Mar 304 min read


How Trump’s expansion of federal power threatens states’ authority
Ahead of the country’s 250th birthday, the bedrock principles of federalism — the uniquely American system of power sharing between Washington and the states — are being tested.
Mar 3010 min read


Giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil on Alaska’s North Slope
Two huge companies thought to have little interest in Alaska investment, Shell and ExxonMobil, spent millions to buy new leases on the North Slope — though drilling still faces obstacles.
Mar 308 min read


Haines takes down defending champion Angoon
New B Bracket title holder reigns with 56-51 win.
Mar 309 min read
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