Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Politics

Alaska House Education Committee Tackles Cyberbullying and Funding Issues

The Alaska House Education Committee discussed key educational issues, focusing on House Bill 240 targeting cyberbullying and AI impersonation, and House Bill 261 reforming funding amid declining student enrollment. The sessions highlighted the need for updated policies on digital harassment and stability in school funding to address evolving challenges in Alaskan education.

FY27 Budget Insights: Scrutinizing Alaska’s Revenue Strategies

The House Finance Committee met on February 20 to assess the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation's FY27 budget. The discussions highlighted the fund's significance in generating two-thirds of Alaska's unrestricted revenue, governance, investment strategies, and inflation concerns. Key points included budget adjustments, performance metrics, and future fiscal discipline amidst economic uncertainties.

The 907

Columns

Who’s Really Calling the Shots in Alaska?

By MARCUS MOORE If you thought Alaska's destiny was in the hands of Alaskans, think again. The 2024 IRS filings paint a picture that is...

Flipping the Assembly: Our Not-So-Secret Weapon

By THERESA BIRD In less than a month, ballots for Anchorage’s Municipal election will be mailed to homes.  Once ballots start to arrive, people will...

Understanding Lisa Murkowski

AK Almanac

The Social

Statistics Show:  Alaska Produces Olympians

Newsflash: In spite of its small population, Alaska produces a disproportionate number of elite winter athletes. According to The Action Network,  which tracks U.S. Winter...

Echoes of Miracles: From 1980 Upset to 2026 Glory in USA Men’s Hockey

In the frigid air of Lake Placid, New York, during the 1980 Winter Olympics, a ragtag group of American college players etched their names...

Alaskan Cyclist and Team USA Secure Gold at Pan Am Games

By JON FAULKNER The USA Cycling Track Team Pursuit team of Olivia Cummins, Olympian Kristen Faulkner (Homer, AK), Bethany Ingram, and Emma Louise Jimenez Palos...

This Just In

TrumpRx Helps Americans Access Medicines with Discounts up to 93%

On Friday, February 6, the White House announced the launch of TrumpRx, a program that provides prescription medications at prices competitive with global prices....

50,000 Signatures Supporting Citizen-Only Voting Submitted to Alaska Division of Elections

Today, Alaskans for Citizen Voting announced the submission of nearly 50,000 signatures in support of its citizen-led ballot petition to the Alaska Division of...

Peltola Announces Senate Bid