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WEBThe Alaska Beacon 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. We’re part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.
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WEBBY: James Brooks - September 6, 2024. A state judge will rule as soon as Monday whether a man imprisoned in New York state will remain a candidate for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat. Eric Hafner, running as a Democrat, was the sixth-place finisher in Alaska’s primary election for U.S. House. However, after two other candidates withdrew, he ...
Alaska needs an efficient commuter rail system — why wait to …
WEB1 day ago · Bill Walker in 2018 established the Commuter Rail Advisory Task Force, which was rescinded by Mike Dunleavy in 2019. The goal of Walker’s initiative was to look into establishing a commuter rail line between Wasilla and Anchorage. The Mat-Su Borough is the state’s fastest-growing area, with a population of approximately 113,000.
Alaska’s presidential election allows voters to rank up to eight ...
WEBIn every one of Alaska’s presidential elections since 1992, the winner of the state has earned more than 50% of the overall vote. Four years ago, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won Alaska’s three Electoral College votes after earning 52.8% of the state’s presidential votes. Democratic candidate Joe Biden had 42.8% of the ...
Alaska elections officials plan to debut new ballot-tracking system ...
WEBA tracker used by the Alaska Division of Elections is seen on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at the division’s offices in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
The Alaska Beacon launches with the goal of a better-informed state
WEBMay 11, 2022 · The Alaska Beacon aims to be an outlet people who want to better understand Alaska and its government can turn to. It’s nonpartisan and independent of any politician, political campaign or vested interest. The Beacon makes Alaska the 27th state covered by States Newsroom, a national nonprofit …
Alaska demographers predict population drop, a switch from prior ...
WEBJul 20, 2024 · Alaska’s population is set to significantly decline by 2050, according to a new forecast from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The department publishes population forecasts every two years, and the new document estimates the state will drop by nearly 2% before 2050. Source Sans Pro.
Two years in, the Alaska Beacon is going strong
WEBMay 10, 2024 7:14 pm. The Talkeetna spur road leading into community’s downtown district is seen on March 9, 2024, with Denali and other Alaska Range mountains in the backdrop. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) On Saturday, the Alaska Beacon will mark the second anniversary of its May 11, 2022, launch. Just like this week, the launch week ...
Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan after …
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Economy & Environment; Government & Politics; Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan after House balks at bigger figure Budget finishes as second-largest in state history by one measure, but Dunleavy could make cuts
Lawmaker-approved Alaska Long Trail projects, all in Anchorage, …
WEBJun 6, 2024 · Alaska lawmakers approved $3.7 million in funding for nine projects that are part of an integrated trail system that proponents hope will rival the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast and the Pacific Crest Trail on the West Coast.. Currently called the Alaska Long Trail — though it may be renamed in the future — the system would cover more than 500 miles from Fairbanks in Interior Alaska ...
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