Alaska Legislature meets deadline, passing budget and some bills that resemble ‘turduckens’
Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks was up late following the Legislature's frantic scramble to pass bills before the deadline.
How the U.S. got into this baby formula mess
Just a handful of formula makers dominate the industry so a single plant shutdown can lead to empty shelves.
Firefighters contain Round Island wildfire in Bristol Bay walrus sanctuary
Sparks escaped from a burn barrel on the island and ignited the fire.
Some of Alaska’s US House candidates are millionaires. Another is paying off student loans.
Newly filed financial disclosures reveal huge wealth disparities that are shaping the special election between 48 candidates for the state’s sole U.S. House seat.
Climber from Japan dies after crevasse fall near Alaska’s Mount Hunter
A climber from Japan is presumed dead following a fall into a crevasse near Mount Hunter in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, officials said.
Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan after House balks at bigger figure
Budget finishes as second-largest in state history by one measure, but Dunleavy could make cuts.
Eagle that died in Sitka park tests positive for bird flu
The highly pathogenic bird flu is the worst the country has seen since 2015 and has a high mortality rate for raptors.
Biden invokes the Defense Production Act for the baby formula shortage
Supplies of baby formula across the country have been severely curtailed in recent weeks after a February recall by Abbott Nutrition exacerbated ongoing supply chain disruptions among formula makers.
Feds sue state over salmon fishing rules on the Kuskokwim
The lawsuit says the state must limit subsistence fishing on the Kuskokwim River to rural residents in times of scarcity.
Wasilla artist who died of COVID leaves legacy of kindness
Deb Lestenkof is remembered as generous and kind. Her family says her spirit is embodied in a popular Facebook group she started a decade ago that's meant to promote connection, kindness and paying it forward.
After larger deal fails, state lawmakers propose payout of up to $3,850 per Alaskan
A six-member committee completed work on the compromise budget late Tuesday, three days after the Alaska House failed to agree with a budget proposal passed by the Senate.
3 men sentenced for wading in river with feeding bears at Katmai
One of the men was caught on a livestream camera wading into Brooks Falls and taking a selfie in front of the bears.
First cruise ship in 3 years docks in Haines, where residents worry about COVID coming ashore too
It marks the start of what could be a record-breaking cruise season for upper Lynn Canal communities.
Search suspended for woman who fell overboard from a cruise ship in Southeast Alaska
A cruise ship camera showed the woman going overboard at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday as the ship sailed from Juneau to Skagway.
Developer plans construction of $200M project in downtown Anchorage, including tearing down 4th Avenue Theatre
Developer Peach Holdings LLC is expected to spend roughly $200 million to overhaul the city block between 4th and 5th Avenues and F and G Streets. The developer already owns most of the properties on the block, including the 4th Avenue Theatre.
This eight-person crew is trying to find a century-old shipwreck in Southeast Alaska. Here’s how.
The process involves a lot of research and an arsenal of sonar equipment, aerial drones and a magnetometer.
Split: Alaska liberals fear a shutout in 48-way race for US House
There’s an angst gnawing at Alaska’s liberals. They fear a split will put four conservatives on the ballot.
As snow melts, Interior Alaska biologists tally number of winter-killed wildlife
Biologists say the bison population took a big hit this summer. More than a dozen were hit and killed by vehicles because the animals were using roads in lieu of their usual trails, which were covered by deep snow and ice.
Alaska’s largest oil producer asks judge to block release of drilling info from NPR-A
ConocoPhillips Alaska is asking a judge to issue an injunction against the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that would maintain the confidentiality of records the commission has from Conoco’s wells in the NPR-A.
Alaska Legislature OKs increase to rural power subsidy
Legislators are warned that community assistance grants may become unreliable.