For thousands of Alaska’s federal workers, the government shutdown that ended last week was the latest episode in a tumultuous year, as President Donald Trump has sought to drastically reduce the size ...

Native Vote 2026 Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (Yup’ik), who is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...

Alaska declares disaster over federal food aid failure, diverts $10 million for temporary help Published 1:55 pm Monday, November 3, 2025 By James Brooks and Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon ...

The Trump administration has denied Alaska’s request for a larger federal cost share for disaster recovery efforts following ...

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Aaron Peterson, an attorney with the Alaska Department of Law’s natural resources division, for one of two open federal judgeships on the bench of the U.S.

The East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol. The Senate is due to vote on a short-term spending plan Monday, but it is not expected to pass. The U.S. Congress has yet to agree on a short-term spending plan, so ...

Senate lawmakers had few questions for a natural resources lawyer whom President Donald Trump has tapped to be a federal judge in Alaska. If confirmed, Aaron Peterson would be one of only two active ...

President Daly shared her latest insights on both the US and Alaska economy with Alaska Public Media news host Ava White. “The time is now to balance our two goals, price stability and full employment ...

Alaska’s state ferry system is at risk of a partial or total shutdown this summer due to the failure of the federal government to issue a key annual grant. “Currently right now, we have a shortfall in ...

Several candidates are running for Alaska office with Lower 48 addresses, raising questions about whether non-residents ...