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The hope is that the fund will address longstanding problems with health care access and affordability in rural areas. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/24/l...
Legislators are understandably wary about handing Dunleavy a $200 million rural health fund - The Alaska Current
The $50 billion in federal funding over the next five years hopes to address longstanding problems with health care access and affordability in rural areas.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The hope is that the fund will address longstanding problems with health care access and affordability in rural areas. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/24/l...
Dead Horse Donuts is Palmer’s newest scratch-made spot, and our Current Cravings columnist says it’s a must-try for donut lovers. Read her full review at the link in our bio.
Current Cravings: New Donut Destination in Palmer - The Alaska Current
To this day, I love donuts, and I almost equally love to see how different bakeries make the classics.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Dead Horse Donuts is Palmer’s newest scratch-made spot, and our Current Cravings columnist says it’s a must-try for donut lovers. Read her full review at the link in our bio.
Mentorship, snow and heritage guide 20-year-old Jossline Jackson as she navigates Alaska’s mountains — and her own path in snow science. Learn more in this week's Trail Blazers column.
Trail Blazers: Jossline Jackson - The Alaska Current
At just 20 years old, Jossline Jackson is actively shaping what her future in Alaska’s mountains will look like.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Mentorship, snow and heritage guide 20-year-old Jossline Jackson as she navigates Alaska’s mountains — and her own path in snow science. Learn more in this week's Trail Blazers column.
In this week's Great Indoors column: Battlefield 6 brings bigger battles, smarter gameplay all the chaos you remember — leveled up. 🎮
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Battlefield 6 is not just a return to form; it’s a big splashy step forward - The Alaska Current
There are far fewer lulls in the action or moments where you hit your head against the latest gimmicky innovation.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In this week's Great Indoors column: Battlefield 6 brings bigger battles, smarter gameplay all the chaos you remember — leveled up. 🎮
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The expiration of the enhanced insurance subsidies will more than double insurance premiums for many of the nearly 29,000 Alaskans who rely on marketplace coverage.
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More Alaskans are buying insurance on the marketplace than ever. Rates are set to soar. - The Alaska Current
The end of the longest-ever government shutdown came without any meaningful progress on a looming spike in health care costs.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The expiration of the enhanced insurance subsidies will more than double insurance premiums for many of the nearly 29,000 Alaskans who rely on marketplace coverage.
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OPINION: Trump’s pardons aren’t about justice — they’re empowering drug traffickers. As Alaska sees fentanyl deaths soar, leaders like Nick Begich and Dan Sullivan stay silent while Trump pardons dark-web dealers like Ross Ulbricht.
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Look at the Criminals Who Donald Trump is Pardoning - The Alaska Current
It is astounding who Donald Trump has been pardoning.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
OPINION: Trump’s pardons aren’t about justice — they’re empowering drug traffickers. As Alaska sees fentanyl deaths soar, leaders like Nick Begich and Dan Sullivan stay silent while Trump pardons dark-web dealers like Ross Ulbricht.
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Alaska’s teacher pay looks high… until you factor in cost of living. Economists say salaries are about 25% below the national average, making recruitment and retention a chronic struggle.
As legislators review school funding, Alaska’s middling teacher pay is a key focus - The Alaska Current
There are a lot of ways to measure how Alaska’s spending on public education stacks up to other states.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Alaska’s teacher pay looks high… until you factor in cost of living. Economists say salaries are about 25% below the national average, making recruitment and retention a chronic struggle.
NYT: Anchorage is turning on the spigot for phone voting.
Anchorage: We’ve literally been doing versions of this for years — and it’s for a tiny group of deployed/overseas voters. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/14/n...
Anchorage: We’ve literally been doing versions of this for years — and it’s for a tiny group of deployed/overseas voters. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/14/n...
No, Anchorage isn’t turning to by-phone elections - The Alaska Current
The New York Times recently dropped into Anchorage to report on what it called “an experiment that feels both inevitable and impossibly futuristic."
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November 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
NYT: Anchorage is turning on the spigot for phone voting.
Anchorage: We’ve literally been doing versions of this for years — and it’s for a tiny group of deployed/overseas voters. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/14/n...
Anchorage: We’ve literally been doing versions of this for years — and it’s for a tiny group of deployed/overseas voters. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/14/n...
Wei in Anchorage shows promise — curry xiao long bao and cold noodles shine, but some dishes reveal the challenges of sourcing fresh ingredients in Alaska. Read the rest of our Current Cravings columnists' review here:
Wei: Ambition Alongside the Realities of Alaska - The Alaska Current
We visited Wei during the dinner rush on a weeknight. Service was extremely attentive and the food was fast.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Wei in Anchorage shows promise — curry xiao long bao and cold noodles shine, but some dishes reveal the challenges of sourcing fresh ingredients in Alaska. Read the rest of our Current Cravings columnists' review here:
Witty Youngman’s new EP ‘Forget-Her-Not’ is out now — a project rooted in stories of survival, healing and community. They’ll perform tomorrow at Williwaw’s Relief for Western Alaska concert. The lineup runs from 2-11 p.m. and is family friendly from 2-6 p.m.
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Witty Youngman’s new EP ‘Forget-Her-Not’ is out now — a project rooted in stories of survival, healing and community. They’ll perform tomorrow at Williwaw’s Relief for Western Alaska concert. The lineup runs from 2-11 p.m. and is family friendly from 2-6 p.m.
The government shutdown ends, but Alaska’s health subsidies remain in limbo — while GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan could personally collect $1 million under a secretive provision in the bill. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/13/d...
Dan Sullivan’s in line for ‘million-dollar jackpot’ under bill that ended the shutdown - The Alaska Current
The end of the historic government shutdown this week was a mixed bag for Alaskans. Thousands of federal employees will be paid, food stamp benefits will resume, but no help is coming for the 28,000…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The government shutdown ends, but Alaska’s health subsidies remain in limbo — while GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan could personally collect $1 million under a secretive provision in the bill. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/13/d...
Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race heats up: 14 candidates now in, Democrats Claman and Begich jockey for position, GOP infighting escalates and early polling offers a first glimpse of how the crowded field could shake out. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/13/s...
State of the Race: Polling-informed gubernatorial power rankings - The Alaska Current
A lot has happened since the last power rankings of the race for the next governor of Alaska.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race heats up: 14 candidates now in, Democrats Claman and Begich jockey for position, GOP infighting escalates and early polling offers a first glimpse of how the crowded field could shake out. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/13/s...
State funds were supposed to backstop SNAP during the shutdown, but families are still waiting. Dunleavy’s disaster declaration has yet to turn words into action — for many, the real disaster is the leadership. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
State funds were supposed to backstop SNAP during the shutdown, but families are still waiting. Dunleavy’s disaster declaration has yet to turn words into action — for many, the real disaster is the leadership. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
Multimedia artist and sled dog owner Emily Rosenblatt turns caribou antlers — often found by her pups on tundra hikes — into one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.. Her work blends Alaska’s wild beauty with deep personal meaning. buff.ly/4RooldX
Creative Currents: Emily Rosenblatt - The Alaska Current
For multimedia artist Emily Rosenblatt, gathering materials for jewelry making is a team effort.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Multimedia artist and sled dog owner Emily Rosenblatt turns caribou antlers — often found by her pups on tundra hikes — into one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.. Her work blends Alaska’s wild beauty with deep personal meaning. buff.ly/4RooldX
While SNAP funding hangs in limbo, Alaskans held a food drive outside Rep. Nick Begich’s office — slamming GOP leaders for “starving our community” during the nation’s longest shutdown. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/07/g...
Galvanized by success in national elections, progressives turn up the heat on Begich, Sullivan - The Alaska Current
A food drive outside Begich's office featured fiery condemnations of the Republican and his party.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
While SNAP funding hangs in limbo, Alaskans held a food drive outside Rep. Nick Begich’s office — slamming GOP leaders for “starving our community” during the nation’s longest shutdown. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/11/07/g...
Even without popular former Rep. Mary Peltola in the race, a new poll shows Democrat Tom Begich could narrowly win Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race under ranked-choice voting, edging out three leading Republicans. buff.ly/p3iKyjM
Poll: Democrats have a good shot in Alaska’s governor’s – even if it isn’t Peltola on the ballot - The Alaska Current
Democrats could win the race for Alaska's governor in 2026, even if they're not running one of the state’s most-liked politicians in former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Even without popular former Rep. Mary Peltola in the race, a new poll shows Democrat Tom Begich could narrowly win Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race under ranked-choice voting, edging out three leading Republicans. buff.ly/p3iKyjM
Trail Blazers: After moving from South Korea to Alaska, Wongi Kim discovered a love of the outdoors — climbing, biking and fishing. Now, he’s redefining what adventure means and finding joy in slowing down.
Trail Blazers: Wongi Kim - The Alaska Current
When Wongi Kim was growing up in South Korea, outdoor recreation was not a central part of his life.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trail Blazers: After moving from South Korea to Alaska, Wongi Kim discovered a love of the outdoors — climbing, biking and fishing. Now, he’s redefining what adventure means and finding joy in slowing down.
Improving Alaska’s public schools isn’t cheap — and educators say there are no quick fixes. Lawmakers on the state’s new education task force heard calls for stable funding, better pay, pensions and smaller classes.
Few easy answers or quick fixes for Alaska’s public school system - The Alaska Current
Improving Alaska's public school system, it turns out, isn’t cheap.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Improving Alaska’s public schools isn’t cheap — and educators say there are no quick fixes. Lawmakers on the state’s new education task force heard calls for stable funding, better pay, pensions and smaller classes.
Trump demolishes a part of the White House for a ballroom while the government remains shut down, paychecks are delayed and in many states SNAP cards will only be partially funded — a stark reminder that while some rebuild for vanity, others are left struggling to get by. Illustration by Holly Todd.
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Trump demolishes a part of the White House for a ballroom while the government remains shut down, paychecks are delayed and in many states SNAP cards will only be partially funded — a stark reminder that while some rebuild for vanity, others are left struggling to get by. Illustration by Holly Todd.
What your date order says about you — and how a “Mountain Burrito” became the ultimate test of compatibility: Our Current Cravings columnist on dating through Anchorage’s dining scene.
A Foodie Map to Modern Dating in Anchorage - The Alaska Current
My first dating-app date took place at the far end of the bar at the BearTooth Grill.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What your date order says about you — and how a “Mountain Burrito” became the ultimate test of compatibility: Our Current Cravings columnist on dating through Anchorage’s dining scene.
Mary Peltola hasn’t announced her next move — but new polling suggests she could win almost any statewide race she enters in 2026.
Polling: It’s Peltola’s choice for 2026 elections - The Alaska Current
Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola hasn’t made anything official for the 2026 elections, but she has some good options.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mary Peltola hasn’t announced her next move — but new polling suggests she could win almost any statewide race she enters in 2026.
Nearly 70,000 Alaskans could lose SNAP benefits this weekend amid the federal shutdown, just as the state recovers from Typhoon Halong. Advocates warn of strain on food banks and call for community support.
There’s no good time to halt SNAP benefits, but now is particularly bad - The Alaska Current
More than 66,000 Alaskans are set to lose access to federally backed food aid this weekend.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nearly 70,000 Alaskans could lose SNAP benefits this weekend amid the federal shutdown, just as the state recovers from Typhoon Halong. Advocates warn of strain on food banks and call for community support.
Alaska Supreme Court hears case on doctor-only abortion law. Since 2021, advanced nurse practitioners, midwives and PAs have been able to provide care. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/10/31/s...
State asks Alaska Supreme Court to roll back abortion access - The Alaska Current
Since 2021, Alaskans have had more options to seek abortion care, but a case before the Alaska Supreme Court could change that.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Alaska Supreme Court hears case on doctor-only abortion law. Since 2021, advanced nurse practitioners, midwives and PAs have been able to provide care. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/10/31/s...
While politicians bicker, families go hungry. Murkowski tried to fund SNAP during the shutdown — Sullivan voted no. Meanwhile, kids are left with only tricks, no treats.
Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
While politicians bicker, families go hungry. Murkowski tried to fund SNAP during the shutdown — Sullivan voted no. Meanwhile, kids are left with only tricks, no treats.
Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
Turning CBD into THC? A new “innovation” has Alaska’s cannabis regulators scrambling — and one company facing fines, product destruction and industry backlash.
Alaska’s marijuana industry is getting heated over a dubious THC shortcut - The Alaska Current
Meetings of Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board this year have been a source of top-shelf drama.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Turning CBD into THC? A new “innovation” has Alaska’s cannabis regulators scrambling — and one company facing fines, product destruction and industry backlash.