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At the National Congress of American Indians winter summit in Washington D.C., Sen. Lisa Murkowski acknowledged that it's a difficult time for tribes, as they adjust to a new administration.

Municipal Manager Becky Windt Pearson says community members want the building to house a more all-purpose recreation center, like the city operates in the Spenard and Fairview neighborhoods.

When it comes to engineers and deck officers, the ferry system's marine director said the situation is getting worse, not better.

Coaches hope that a spike in youth participation will sustain high school girls hockey for years to come.

Demand for electric vehicles is growing in Alaska, but a pause on federal funding for the chargers that power them could hold up key infrastructure projects.

What will new tariffs mean for Alaska commerce, the cost of construction, the seafood industry and grocery prices?

Rep. Andi Story said it’s an effort to address the state’s struggle to hire key employees and stem the tide of outmigration.

Andrew Kitchenman is the editor-in-chief of the Alaska Beacon. He has covered state government in Alaska since 2016, previously serving as the Capitol reporter for Alaska Public Media and KTOO. Contact Andrew at info@alaskabeacon.com.

Less than four months after Alaska voters rejected a ballot measure to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting and open primary system, the lieutenant governor has OK’d a new petition-gathering effort to repeal the system.