Friday, February 27, 2026

Politics

House Transportation Committee Advances Vehicle Bills with Focus on Commercial Autonomy and Title Standards

The Alaska House Transportation Committee convened yesterday to refine legislation shaping the state’s future mobility landscape. Lawmakers adopted targeted amendments to House Bill 217...

Public Urge Robust Funding for Renewables, Survivor Services, Education and Infrastructure as Senate Finance Weighs Budgets and Supplemental

Alaskans from across the state delivered a clear message during Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee public testimony session: invest now in renewable energy, domestic violence...

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Senate Resources Grills AGDC on 8 Star Amid Transparency Concerns

In a tense and probing session yesterday afternoon in Juneau, the Alaska Senate Resources Committee scrutinized the state's evolving role in the 8 Star...

For Alaska School Districts: A $1.5 Million Settlement Serves as a Wake-up Call

In a landmark ruling last summer (Mahmoud v Taylor), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parents must be informed of classroom instruction involving certain...

Understanding Lisa Murkowski

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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