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Alaska could see up to $1.36 billion for rural health over the next 5 years, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Alaska could see up to $1.36 billion for rural health over the next 5 years | Alaska Beacon
Alaska was awarded more federal money than any state besides Texas for a federal initiative called the Rural Health Transformation Fund.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Alaska could see up to $1.36 billion for rural health over the next 5 years, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com
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In a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com, Alan Abel parodies a holiday classic.
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A Christmas Carol: The case of Ebenezer Alaska | Alaska Beacon
The budget was dead, to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of its burial was signed by the Governor, the House and the Senate.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com, Alan Abel parodies a holiday classic.
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Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025, writes Ariana Figueroa for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/29/r...
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025 | Alaska Beacon
It’s the most rapid loss in legal status for immigrants in recent United States history, experts in immigration policy told States Newsroom.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025, writes Ariana Figueroa for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/29/r...
Pipeline deal and disasters were highlight and low point of 2025, according to Alaska's governor, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/29/p...
Pipeline deal and disasters were highlight and low point of 2025, Alaska governor says | Alaska Beacon
Mike Dunleavy names the highest and lowest parts of the year for Alaska in 2025 and looks ahead at his final year in office.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Pipeline deal and disasters were highlight and low point of 2025, according to Alaska's governor, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/29/p...
Dunleavy picks two Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant Alaska House seats, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/dunle...
Dunleavy picks 2 Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant Alaska House seats | Alaska Beacon
The Republican governor made the appointments Wednesday, and the two men may replace Sens. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, and George Rauscher, R-Sutton.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Dunleavy picks two Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant Alaska House seats, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/briefs/dunle...
In a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com, Bill Sherwonit writes about a holiday miracle of sorts: 32 years ago this month, chickadees changed his life. alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/24/a...
A holiday miracle of sorts: 32 years ago this month, chickadees changed my life | Alaska Beacon
When I did finally invite them into my life at age 43, I fell deeply—and some friends might add, madly—in love with our winged neighbors.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com, Bill Sherwonit writes about a holiday miracle of sorts: 32 years ago this month, chickadees changed his life. alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/24/a...
Indigenous nation to get $7,250-per-person payments as a mine advances upstream of Alaska, writes Max Graham for the Northern Journal. alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/24/i...
Indigenous nation to get $7,250-per-person payments as a mine advances upstream of Alaska | Alaska Beacon
An Indigenous community is locked in a debate about the pros and cons of a major new mine on their traditional lands — and a big cash payment promised by the developer.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Indigenous nation to get $7,250-per-person payments as a mine advances upstream of Alaska, writes Max Graham for the Northern Journal. alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/24/i...
AFN alarmed by proposed review of Alaska’s system of subsistence hunting and fishing, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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AFN alarmed by proposed review of Alaska’s system of subsistence hunting and fishing | Alaska Beacon
The federal government has opened up a public comment period at the urging of Safari Club International to consider changes.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
AFN alarmed by proposed review of Alaska’s system of subsistence hunting and fishing, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Military spending bill includes free flights for Alaska soldiers and a push to reopen Adak, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/m...
Military spending bill includes free flights for Alaska soldiers and a push to reopen Adak | Alaska Beacon
Sen. Dan Sullivan says $115 million in Arctic infrastructure money is intended to start reactivation for Aleutian base.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Military spending bill includes free flights for Alaska soldiers and a push to reopen Adak, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/m...
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release, writes Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/r...
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release | Alaska Beacon
The latest trove includes a note implicating Trump purportedly written by Epstein that the U.S. Justice Department later declared to be fake.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release, writes Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/r...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia can remain a free man for the holidays, judge rules writes William J. Ford for @marylandmatters.org, a sibling publication of the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/r...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia can remain a free man for the holidays, judge rules | Alaska Beacon
A federal district judge ruled Monday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia can remain free from government custody, allowing him to spend the Christmas and New Year’s holidays with his family in Beltsville.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia can remain a free man for the holidays, judge rules writes William J. Ford for @marylandmatters.org, a sibling publication of the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/r...
Low oil prices are a ‘bah humbug’ for the state treasury, writes Larry Persily in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/l...
Low oil prices a ‘bah humbug’ for state treasury | Alaska Beacon
Santa carries a lot of weight, literally and figuratively, but the jolly guy can’t do anything to gift the state higher oil prices.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Low oil prices are a ‘bah humbug’ for the state treasury, writes Larry Persily in a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/l...
For the @alaskabeacon.com , @yjrosen.bsky.social takes stock of Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/a...
Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots | Alaska Beacon
NOAA cuts, economic headwinds and invasive species pose problems for fisheries, but crab stocks and salmon harvests improved.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For the @alaskabeacon.com , @yjrosen.bsky.social takes stock of Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/23/a...
A year before Alaska’s U.S. House election, two candidates are emerging as frontrunners, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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A year before Alaska’s U.S. House election, two candidates are emerging as frontrunners | Alaska Beacon
Republicans and Democrats are aligning around Republican Rep. Nick Begich III and Democratic challenger Matt Schultz, endorsements show.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A year before Alaska’s U.S. House election, two candidates are emerging as frontrunners, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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In a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com, Lawrence D. Weiss speculates on what Alaska could so with the savings from one less bomber. alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/22/o...
One less bomber | Alaska Beacon
The United States is currently building a fleet of at least 100 B-21 Raider bombers at a cost of $692 million each. OK, fine, but I have a modest proposal. Would 99 B-21 Raider bombers do?
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December 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
In a commentary for the @alaskabeacon.com, Lawrence D. Weiss speculates on what Alaska could so with the savings from one less bomber. alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/22/o...
In this article republished by the @alaskabeacon.com, @grist.org writer Lois Parshley takes a hard look at Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas
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Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas | Alaska Beacon
Major oil companies have backed away over the last decade because of the project’s steep price tag and a lack of firm commitments from buyers.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
In this article republished by the @alaskabeacon.com, @grist.org writer Lois Parshley takes a hard look at Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas
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Disputed oil lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet upheld in new Trump administration decision, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/22/d...
Disputed oil lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet upheld in new Trump administration decision | Alaska Beacon
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said no changes are needed for the 2022 lease sale that drew just one bid.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Disputed oil lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet upheld in new Trump administration decision, writes @yjrosen.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/22/d...
A Kodiak couple faces possible deportation due to a voter registration error by the state, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/a...
A Kodiak couple faces possible deportation due to a voter registration error by the state | Alaska Beacon
Dozens of other state residents may also be unknowingly affected by a problem at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A Kodiak couple faces possible deportation due to a voter registration error by the state, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/a...
Department of Justice begins release of Epstein files, writes Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/r...
Department of Justice begins release of Epstein files | Alaska Beacon
Questions remain over whether officials will meet the requirements of a law overwhelmingly backed by both Republicans and Democrats and signed by President Donald Trump.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Department of Justice begins release of Epstein files, writes Ashley Murray for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/r...
When Alaska’s governor said he texts Trump, Nat Herz of the Northern Journal asked for copies. Read his commentary @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/a...
Alaska’s governor said he texts Trump. I asked for copies. | Alaska Beacon
The two Republicans are politically allies and have something of a bromance, with Trump calling Dunleavy his “friend” and advancing a slew of pro-development actions that align with the governor’s age...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
When Alaska’s governor said he texts Trump, Nat Herz of the Northern Journal asked for copies. Read his commentary @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/a...
States advance medical debt protections as federal support turns to opposition, writes Rae Ellen Bichell for @kffhealthnews.org in this article republished by the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/s...
States advance medical debt protections as federal support turns to opposition | Alaska Beacon
Alaska and Michigan legislators are advancing bills to keep medical debt off consumer credit reports despite Trump administration policy.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
States advance medical debt protections as federal support turns to opposition, writes Rae Ellen Bichell for @kffhealthnews.org in this article republished by the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/s...
Alaska Department of Corrections reports record-tying 18 deaths in custody this year, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/a...
Alaska Department of Corrections reports record-tying 18 deaths in custody this year | Alaska Beacon
The Alaska Department of Corrections has reported 18 people have died in custody of the state’s prisons and jails so far this year – on par with the state’s highest death count in 2022.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Alaska Department of Corrections reports record-tying 18 deaths in custody this year, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/19/a...
Alaska Attorney General asks Fairbanks and Mat-Su electric utilities to reconsider charity programs, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/18/a...
Alaska Attorney General asks Fairbanks, Mat-Su electric utilities to reconsider charity programs | Alaska Beacon
Alaska Attorney general-designee Stephen Cox is asking two of Alaska’s largest electrical utilities to reconsider years-old charity programs.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Alaska Attorney General asks Fairbanks and Mat-Su electric utilities to reconsider charity programs, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/18/a...
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana — but it’s still illegal, writes Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/18/r...
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal | Alaska Beacon
The order moves cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III on the Federal Drug Administration’s list of controlled substances.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana — but it’s still illegal, writes Jacob Fischler for @statesnewsroom.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/12/18/r...
Mat-Su Assembly considers, postpones talks on annexing Eagle River and Chugiak, writes Amy Bushatz in this
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Mat-Su Assembly considers, postpones talks on annexing Eagle River, Chugiak | Alaska Beacon
The resolution would have authorized the borough to enter into official “discussions and considerations” with Chugiak and Eagle River residents who want to separate from the Municipality of Anchorage.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Mat-Su Assembly considers, postpones talks on annexing Eagle River and Chugiak, writes Amy Bushatz in this
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