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Mary Peltola is set to become the first Alaska Native to represent Alaska in Congress. She would serve for the next four months, to fill what's left of Don Young's term. In official returns, she narrowly defeated Sarah Palin in the state's first ranked choice voting election.
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Peltola wins U.S. House race, first woman and Alaska Native to represent Alaska in House, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
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Peltola wins U.S. House race, first woman and Alaska Native to represent Alaska in House, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
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Sen. Murkowski received 53.7% of the votes in the final count, to 46.3% to Kelly Tshibaka, a margin of more than 18,000.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ends Alaska visit with emphasis on ferries,
@AK_OK
(James Brooks) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
reports:
#akleg
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The Alaska Beacon has launched! Editor-in-chief Andrew Kitchenman welcomes readers in his first commentary. Alaska’s government and politics will be the focus of an experienced team of journalists.
#akleg
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On Alaska tour, Buttigieg encounters extreme conditions and touts federal investments, the
@AlaskaBeacon
's Yereth Rosen (
@YJRosen
) reports:
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The Alaska Beacon will have staff in both Juneau and Anchorage. This will allow us to cover the state government thoroughly both when the Legislature is in session and out of session.
#akleg
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As Arctic gets warmer and wetter, Alaska is slammed by extreme events, report says, the Alaska Beacon's
@YJRosen
reports:
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Former lieutenant governor candidate Drygas is new head of Alaska’s largest public union, the Alaska Beacon's
@AK_OK
reports:
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We’ve gotten questions about where the Alaska Beacon’s name came from. Most of the U.S.’s coastline is in Alaska, and since 1902, Alaska’s lighthouses beacons have helped Alaskans navigate. We’d also like to be a source people can turn to in stormy times.
#akleg
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Alaskans deserve to know more about companies profiting from our natural resources, like Hilcorp, Alyssa Sappenfield and Robin O'Donoghue of AKPIRG write in a commentary published by the Alaska Beacon:
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Alaska employers should include salaries in job descriptions, Samantha Davenport writes in a commentary published by the Alaska Beacon:
#akleg
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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to visit Alaska next week, James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
reports:
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Alaska plans to send National Guard members to Mexico border in support of the federal government, the
@AlaskaBeacon
's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
#akgov
#akleg
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Two years in, the Alaska Beacon is going strong, writes editor-in-chief Andrew Kitchenman (
@kitchenman
). Along with the staff, support from readers makes it happen:
#akleg
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Alaska legislative ethics committee opens another investigation into Rep. David Eastman, reports James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) for the
@AlaskaBeacon
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Alaskans shouldn't cover personal legal costs of governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor,
@AndreeMcLeod
and
@robinodak
of
@AKPIRG
write in a commentary published by the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
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Democrats drop from U.S. House race, most backing Peltola,
@AK_OK
reports for the Alaska Beacon:
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The Alaska Beacon has an opening for a reporter position. We're looking for someone who wants to be a part of a small team that's making a big difference in how Alaskans engage with their state government:
#akleg
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Of those who preferred Nick Begich to either of the others, 27,042 had Sarah Palin as their next preference, 15,445 had Mary Peltola and 11,222 had their ballots exhausted. This wasn't enough for Palin to overcome the 16,479-vote lead that Peltola had in first-preference voters.
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Study: Alaska is failing to keep most Alaska-born residents, the Alaska Beacon's
@AK_OK
reports:
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.
@AlaskaBeacon
is an independent, nonpartisan news organization focused on connecting Alaskans to their state government. Our journalists fairly and fearlessly report on the people and interests that determine state policy.
#akleg
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Alaska governor’s staff deleted state agency’s analysis of teacher pay, reports James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
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Alaska’s redistricting board again gerrymandered map to benefit Republicans, judge rules. Read the story from
@alaskabeacon
's
@AK_OK
:
#akleg
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Alaska judge strikes down state’s cash payments to families using correspondence programs, report James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) and Claire Stremple (
@clairestremple
) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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New estimate shows Alaska’s Permanent Fund could be out of spendable money in 3-4 years, the
@AlaskaBeacon
's
@AK_OK
reports:
#akleg
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Report from Alaska campaign regulator says Tshibaka-linked group violated state law, James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
reports:
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@NWS_NTWC
Tsunami activity is forecasted to start at the following
locations at the specified times.
Sand Point 0010 AKDT Jul 16
Kodiak 0035 AKDT Jul 16
Cold Bay 0135 AKDT Jul 16
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Typhoon Merbok spotlights Alaska's needs for science and climate-resilient infrastructure,
@YJRosen
reports for the Alaska Beacon:
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Dunleavy backs Texas decision to ignore U.S. Supreme Court’s border ruling, the
@AlaskaBeacon
's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
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Biden administration picks four Alaska airports for nearly $10 million in terminal upgrades,
@statesnewsroom
's
@jacob_fischler
and the
@AlaskaBeacon
report:
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Kenai Peninsula Borough paid more than $260,000 to settle complaints against Pierce, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
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Alaska lawmakers expand food stamp program with goal of preventing hunger, application backlogs, reports Claire Stremple (
@clairestremple
) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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Alaska tribal groups sue federal fisheries managers, seeking action on salmon crisis, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks reports:
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When Alaska Beacon launches on May 11 at 9 a.m. AKDT, it will fill a vital role in informing the public about Alaska state government and politics. We are part of
@statesnewsroom
, a nonprofit with outlets or partners in 26 other states, with a record of doing just that.
#akleg
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I take seriously my responsibility to connect the great reporting this group will do with Alaskans who want and need to know more about state government and politics. You’ll still see my byline, as I’m planning a news-analysis column. I couldn’t be happier with our team.
#akleg
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U.S. military quietly revokes planned contract for small nuclear plant at Alaska Air Force base, writes
@Nat_Herz
for the
@AlaskaBeacon
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Senate tables transgender sports bill again, likely ending its chances for now, reports
@LisaPhuAK
#akleg
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Alaska high school students walk out of class to protest Gov. Dunleavy’s education veto,
@clairestremple
reports for the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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State troopers, misled by false court order, detained school principal for mental health check, the Alaska Beacon's
@AK_OK
reports:
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University of Alaska Fairbanks, responding to hospital needs, to launch new program to certify licensed practical nurses
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Dunleavy proposes crackdown on unpermitted public protests, reports
@clairestremple
of the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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Rep. Mary Peltola received 54.9% in the final count, to 45.1% to Sarah Palin, a margin of more than 24,000.
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And the editor is me, Andrew
@kitchenman
. I’ve reported on state government and the Legislature for more than six years, after covering state and local government in New Jersey and other East Coast states for more than 15 years.
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His grandmother was forbidden to speak Lingít in school. Now, school is helping him reclaim it. The Alaska Beacon's
@LisaPhuAK
reports:
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Western Alaska tribes, outraged by bycatch, turn up the heat on fishery managers and trawlers, reports Nathaniel Herz (
@Nat_Herz
) for Northern Journal, via the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
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After China balloon scare, Air Force shoots down object flying above Alaska’s North Slope, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
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In changing climate, Alaska faces risk of extreme precipitation, Rick Thoman (
@AlaskaWx
) writes in a commentary published by the Alaska Beacon:
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James Brooks has worked as a journalist in Fairbanks and Kodiak before settling into Juneau. He’s an expert at
#akleg
and one of the most trusted journalists on state issues. Alaskans knew
@AlaskaBeacon
means business when James decided to join our team.
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Alaska redistricting board agrees to pay $400,000 after losing Eagle River Senate lawsuit, the
@AlaskaBeacon
's
@AK_OK
reports:
#akleg
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No Alaska governor has ever so boldly held schools and students as political hostages, commentary author Larry Persily writes for the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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The Alaska Beacon today published its first commentary submitted by an Alaska writer, with David Ramseur writing about oligarch Roman Abramovich's Alaska ties. We're looking for more unpaid commentaries, so if you have an idea, reach out.
#akleg
Read more:
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit brought by former Alaska Sen. Reinbold against Alaska Airlines, reports
@AK_OK
of the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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Juneau residents (and those in Juneau on Friday evening)! What better way to not be in the forecast 8-degree-Fahrenheit weather than indoors with the
@AlaskaBeacon
staff? It will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Spice Café and Gallery, 116 N. Franklin St.
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Alaska sports board decides against barring trans girls from girls sports, for now, the Alaska Beacon's Andrew Kitchenman reports:
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We are excited to announce that Alaska Beacon is launching on May 11th! We’re a team of quality journalists. No ads and no paywalls! Please sign up for our free morning newsletter by clicking below.
#AKLeg
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The Alaska Beacon is launching its first podcast, Private Right, a show about abortion in Alaska.
@LisaPhuAK
is the host. In the show, you’ll hear Alaskans talk about abortion, and its impact on the state and their lives. Listen to the trailer on Spotify:
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Jury awards million-dollar verdict to attorney fired by Alaska Department of Law, the Alaska Beacon's
@AK_OK
reports:
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Republican lawmakers shut down legislative hearing about deaths in Alaska prisons, reports Claire Stremple (
@clairestremple
) of the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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Lawsuit says Alaska Department of Health exposed thousands to hunger risk by not giving food aid, Lisa Phu (
@LisaPhuAK
) of the Alaska Beacon reports:
#akleg
#akgov
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Funding SNAP is the only way to feed thousands of struggling Alaskan families, Canyon Kokochuruk writes in commentary published by the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
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Alaska is on fire: Thousands of lightning strikes and a warming climate put Alaska on pace for another historic fire season, Rick Thoman (
@AlaskaWx
) writes in a commentary published by the Alaska Beacon:
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Alaska senators introduce bipartisan bill intended to revive a pension program for state workers, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks reports:
#akleg
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With bipartisan action, Alaska House votes to increase public school funding formula, the
@AlaskaBeacon
's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
) reports:
#akleg
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Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials,
@AK_OK
reports for the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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The Alaska Beacon is excited to have the talented and knowledgeable journalist
@clairestremple
joining our little team later this month!
State administration and the legislature moved fast to find fixes for the food stamp crisis, but insiders say they don’t go far enough.
This is my last story for
@KTOOpubmedia
for now — I’m really excited to join the
@AlaskaBeacon
this month!
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.
@LisaPhuAK
has worked in public service for a few years while continuing to deepen her skills as an audio storyteller. She will also be working on our podcast, with more details to come on that later. We’re thrilled that she’s returning to full-time journalism at the Beacon.
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Yereth Rosen will be our lead reporter on issues affecting Alaska’s economy and environment, as well as those affecting Alaskans’ health. Which makes complete sense, because Yereth has as much experience covering related issues and public policies as any Alaska journalist.
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Alaska attorney general could benefit from state reimbursements for private schooling, reports
@LisaPhuAK
:
#akleg
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Alaska Native children, youth and family well-being depends on Indigenous rights to practice subsistence, writes Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon (
@HeatherJ_Gordon
) in a commentary for the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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10
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Alaska’s once-secret coral gardens getting a closer look and, potentially, new protections, reports
@YJRosen
for the Alaska Beacon:
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Missteps from Alaska’s Education Department could cost the state millions in federal grants,
@clairestremple
reports for the
@AlaskaBeacon
:
#akleg
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Deputy editor Lisa Phu has connected how public policy affects the daily lives of Alaskans in both Juneau and Wrangell. She will be covering issues related to education and justice.
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James (aka
@AK_OK
) will be our lead reporter in covering the 2022 elections, though the entire team will participate. He’s built a track record of covering elections fairly, writing compelling stories while continuing to break news and hold Alaska politicians accountable.
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For those interested in learning more about
@MaryPeltola
's positions on the issues, she answered an Alaska Beacon candidate questionnaire last month:
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Three Southwest Alaska Native tribes sue federal government, seeking to block gold mine, the Alaska Beacon's James Brooks (
@AK_OK
):
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Weeks from restarting, schools across Alaska are struggling to find teachers,
@LisaPhuAK
reports for the Alaska Beacon:
#akleg
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Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of 'borealization' and big changes in the future, scientists warn,
@YJRosen
of the Alaska Beacon reports:
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s most recent UA Board of Regents pick resigns after two months, the Alaska Beacon's
@clairestremple
reports:
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The Alaska Beacon published its first stories today at . If you take a look and like what you see, consider donating to support our independent journalism. Our nonprofit model depends on donations:
#akleg
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