Mountain View community icon Clark Middle School torn down
After nearly 60 years at the corner of Bragaw Street and Commercial Drive, Clark Middle School had become a Mountain View fixture, if not...
Without a regulated creamery, Alaska's milk cows likely to be slaughtered
The newly-appointed state agriculture board members are working to find financially sound processing ideas for the Mat-Su valley dairy industry. State veterinarian Bob Gerlach's...
‘We will sink your navy’: Sen. Sullivan advocates more aggressive stance to deter Iran
Sen. Dan Sullivan later said the U.S. should threaten to sink only Iran's spy ships — not the whole navy.
Dunleavy moves to control appointments to Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board
Right now, the Legislature appoints four of the board’s nine members. The executive order would allow the governor to appoint all nine.
Cuvier’s beaked whale found dead on Kodiak Island
Beaked whales are a rare sight and spend most of their lives deep in the ocean. But one was found dead on a beach near Kodiak last week.
Alaska lawmaker says systemic changes to food stamps program will reduce backlog, save money
Alaska Beacon reporter Claire Stremple discusses proposed processing and eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Heavy winds and wet snow lead to icy streets and power outages in Anchorage
The city saw gusts as high as 82 mph in the Potter Marsh area, leading to power outages for thousands of residents.
Rep. Peltola’s staff turnover is the 2nd highest in the U.S. House
Her chief of staff calls it a reflection of her special election and transition, but political adversaries say it could indicate trouble.
Alaska House passes bipartisan education compromise bill with funding boost
The $246 million bill would permanently increase state education funding, boost internet speeds in some rural schools, and provide new support to charter schools.
USDA boosts energy grants to help rural businesses, farmers, others
The federal Department of Agriculture is offering grants to help people who live and work in Alaska’s rural areas reduce their energy costs.
Juneau School Board votes to consolidate schools
The plan will put seventh and eighth grades at Thunder Mountain High School and ninth through 12th grades at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé.
Federal education officials say Alaska owes millions to Juneau, Kenai and North Slope school districts
Rules attached to the funding prevented states from disproportionately reducing their funding to high-need districts.
American Library Association president hears about struggles and successes from Alaska librarians
While the state faces unique logistical challenges, Emily Drabinski says that many problems facing Alaska librarians are happening across the country.
Man found guilty of murder in Alaska Native woman’s killing that was captured on stolen memory card
The Anchorage jury returned a unanimous verdict against Brian Steven Smith after deliberating for less than two hours.
Unalaska weighs energy options as geothermal project requests new terms
Unalaska is closer than ever to building a geothermal power plant on Makushin Volcano, but the project is facing investment challenges and the city is weighing its options.
Resources for suicide prevention and healing | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss resources for preventing suicide and promoting healing.
Mat-Su School Board bans 1 book after months of committee review
An advisory committee recommended removal of the novel “This Ends with Us,” for its depiction of domestic violence.
Iditarod reinstates musher Eddie Burke Jr. after state drops assault charges
At the time of his disqualification Monday, Burke was facing two assault charges stemming from a 2022 incident.
Iditarod disqualifies former champion Brent Sass amid sex assault allegations
The Iditarod board voted unanimously on Thursday to disqualify former champion Brent Sass after allegations made in November and recent questions from Alaska Public Media, the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica. Sass has denied the claims.
Wasilla man dies in Big Lake snowmachine crash
David Nose, 26, died Sunday night when his snowmachine struck a parked Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck, troopers said.