Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Alaska’s GDP has stagnated, with growth ranking near the U.S. bottom, analysis shows
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska’s gross domestic product grew more slowly over the past decade than that of
Opinion: Clean energy tax credits help build a brighter, more affordable future for Alaska
By Joelle Hall Spectrum Alaskans understand how much energy matters. It’s not just about turning on the lights or
Understanding the minimum wage
By Christian Hartley Now You Know When people talk about work and pay, the term "minimum wage" comes
Opinion: Federal energy tax credits are essential for Alaska’s energy independence
By Sally Schlichting Spectrum As someone who has spent three decades working in environmental policy and regulation in Alaska, I’
More than 530,000 previously unbanked Veterans are now enrolled in direct deposit
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Most military members automatically receive their pay and benefits via direct deposit, making it easier
Opinion: There is no possible bailout for the federal government
By S. T. Karnick The Heartland Institute The Trump administration has begun the hard work of moving federal government policy
Dunleavy vetoes hit Mat-Su schools with $7 million cut in state funds, deeper loss than for Anchorage
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Mat-Su schools will be hit by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of education
Opinion: Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference 2025 left unspoken what Alaskans truly value
By Ariel Hasse-Zamudio Spectrum At the conclusion of the 2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference much attention was given to
Governor Dunleavy Signs FY2026 Budget: Vetoes Reflect Reduced Revenue Outlook
Frontiersman.com After weeks of uncertainty, especially regarding education funding, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for
Fueled by trade tensions and foreign wars, a rush for an obscure mineral heats up in Alaska
By Max Graham, Northern Journal/Alaska Beacon Alaska hasn’t produced antimony — a shiny mineral used in weapons, flame retardants
Amid gas crunch, Alaska could revoke leases from a company whose drilling has stalled
By Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal/Alaska Beacon Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is threatening to strip a company of oil
Cutting Medicaid hurts Alaska's small villages and our children
By Cynthia Fancyboy Spectrum My career revolves around the hundreds of kids between four to eighteen years old I am