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All work and no pay is an insult to TSA employees
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security stopped more than a month ago when congressional Democrats and Republicans and the president put partisanship, reelection campaigns and social media messaging ahead of doing their job.
Mar 182 min read
US democracy being dismantled at unprecedented pace, global index finds
“The speed with which American democracy is currently dismantled is unprecedented in modern history,” one of the world’s top democracy researchers says in a new report.
Mar 181 min read
Death notice: Carl Rosier
Carl Rosier, former commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and longtime Alaskan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 16, 2026, in Portland, Oregon.
Mar 181 min read
Police blotter for March 16
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 181 min read
Police blotter for March 15
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 181 min read
Republican push to increase sales taxes would fall hardest on lower-income residents
Several states this year are pushing higher sales taxes as a way to pay for other tax cuts.
Mar 187 min read
Six in a row! JDHS cheer team wins state title
Crimson Bears win three trophies in new scoring format to determine overall champion.
Mar 186 min read
88% of public comments oppose proposed mine road between Eagle and Herbert glaciers
Most supporters of project are in affiliated industries; more than half of opposing comments are copies of a form letter, some featuring additional remarks.
Mar 174 min read
US Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE Act requiring photo ID to vote
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to vote against starting debate. North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis didn’t vote.
Mar 176 min read
Alaska’s US senators back effort to waive $100k visa fee for public school employees
The senators are cosponsoring new legislation in Congress as state lawmakers and school officials urge action to keep teachers in Alaska classrooms Alaska U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (Alaska Beacon file photos) By Corinne Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators are pushing the Trump administration to waive a recently hiked visa fee for all public school employees. The Trump administration raised the fee for highly skilled workers visas, known a
Mar 174 min read
What to do with the City Hall building? Assembly members want firmer foundation of information before deciding
Leaders vote Monday to discuss the sale options during a future meeting that allows for public input, but then discuss the matter further in committee.
Mar 173 min read
Juneau Capitals battle on northern ice sheet at Fairbanks
Juneau Douglas Ice Association Capitals U16 team places second at state tournament.
Mar 173 min read
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