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Alaska Legislature declines to override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of bipartisan election bill
Two Southeast Alaska Republicans flip, casting key votes to sustain Dunleavy’s veto of changes before the 2026 elections.
May 45 min read


Alaska lawmakers raise concerns with Dunleavy’s attorney general pick ahead of confirmation vote
Stephen Cox defended controversial legal positions in his first eight months in office, as some lawmakers questioned if they are contrary to Alaska law and Alaskans’ interests.
May 47 min read


Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of May 4, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
May 44 min read


Alaska House advances bill regulating autonomous vehicles
The Alaska House advanced a bill Thursday that would regulate commercial self-driving vehicles.
May 42 min read


Relatives, friends and supporters walk to bring attention to Alaska Indigenous victims
Relatives and friends of murdered and missing Indigenous Alaskans took their grief to the streets of Midtown Anchorage on Thursday.
May 23 min read


UA Board of Regents appoints university’s former general counsel as 18th president
A 14-member search committee reviewed applications from more than 50 candidates nationally and recommended three finalists to the board in April.
May 13 min read


Alaska House advances bills aimed at regulating standards, conditions for caregivers
The Alaska House of Representatives advanced two bills relating to certified nurse aide training and home health care workers this week in an effort to support Alaska’s growing senior population.
May 13 min read


Alaska woman sues troopers, TV network for exploiting her role as a confidential informant
An Alaska woman is accusing the Alaska Department of Public Safety, two Alaska State Troopers and the A&E Television Network of compromising her privacy and safety as a confidential informant after they filmed an arrest without her consent.
Apr 302 min read


Alaska lawmakers consider strengthening civics education requirements for high schoolers
Supporters say the current proposal has options for students to meet the requirement, and is essential amid growing public distrust of government.
Apr 306 min read


Move to update Alaska’s public records law stalls after public feedback, changes
Proposal would increase the application of charges for access to public records and modernize the law’s language to include emails and video.
Apr 304 min read


Higher temperatures spur Alaska’s invasive pike to eat more, a bad sign for salmon
University of Alaska Fairbanks study focusing on the Deshka River finds the predators have become even more voracious as the climate has warmed.
Apr 294 min read


Widespread use of all-terrain vehicles in Alaska associated with high injury and death rates
All-terrain vehicles are ubiquitous in Alaska, especially in rural areas, where they make up a key mode of transportation. That heavy use, often on uneven terrain, leads to high numbers of injuries and deaths from ATV accidents, according to state health officials. In recent years, Alaska’s ATV-related fatality rate has been four times the national average.
Apr 293 min read
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