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One show gets last-minute change after performer planning fundraiser for ACLU of Alaska cancels upon being told to disassociate event from festival.

JDHS hockey team starts quest for the Division II title Thursday against Soldotna in Palmer.

The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began this past weekend. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Layla Lynn Perrin on Jan. 13, 2026. At just 22 years old, Layla left this world far too soon, leaving behind a space that cannot be filled and a huge ache in the hearts of those that loved, and continue to love her. She was a bright, smart, and deeply witty soul — someone whose humor could sneak up on you and whose insight often surprised people in the best way. Layla Lynn Perrin Layla spent the first 12 years of

Thunder Mountain Middle School grapplers win away tournament

School board to host session Thursday evening at TMMS; three city workshops scheduled between Feb. 18 and March 3.

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Despite restrictions, students say they still have access to devices during the school day.

A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued Cars drive aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Hubbard on June 25, 2023, in Haines. (Photo by James Brooks) By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Alaska’s state ferry system is at risk of a partial or total shutdown this summer due to the failure of the federal government to issue a key annual grant. “Currently right now, we have a shortfall in our budget,” said Dom Pannon

‘I do feel like this is basically being stuck in a bureaucratic malaise that is slowly grinding my soul into powder‚’ House member tells Dunleavy administration official presenting new plan.

Alaska children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing would be guaranteed a local education under a proposal passed unanimously by the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday.

82.7% rate for the 2024-25 school year is 9.5% below the state’s rate for 2018-19; non-medical exemptions rise to 9%, up from 6.6%.