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A polar bear is spotted on a multiyear ice floe in the Beaufort Sea on Aug. 13, 2023. The Trump administration is planning to designate a new “High Arctic” region off Alaska for offshore oil and gas leasing. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Bice/U.S. Coast Guard)

Trump administration plans offshore oil leasing in Alaska’s ‘High Arctic’

Multiyear program will include a reconfigured Arctic area where future lease sales will be held.

A polar bear is spotted on a multiyear ice floe in the Beaufort Sea on Aug. 13, 2023. The Trump administration is planning to designate a new “High Arctic” region off Alaska for offshore oil and gas leasing. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Bice/U.S. Coast Guard)
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A woman welcomes runners to Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2022.

Alaska Science Forum: A five-hour tour of the Big Apple

The New York City Marathon seems worth more than money…

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A woman welcomes runners to Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2022.
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CuraBall Hand Therapy Device: The 2025 Breakthrough for Grip Strength and Fine Motor Skills

The modern world is filled with innovations that aim to improve our quality of life, and among these is the remarkable CuraBall. This revolutionary hand… Continue reading

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) walks out of the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025. Murkowski, who has routinely broken with her party to criticize President Donald Trump, has made a startling admission about the reality of serving in public office at a time when an unbound leader in the Oval Office is bent on retribution against his political foes. (Haiyun Jiang / The New York Times)

Opinion: Stand with Murkowski

On Monday at a summit for the Foraker Group’s leadership, Sen. Lisa Murkowski was asked, “What do you have to say to people who are… Continue reading

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) walks out of the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025. Murkowski, who has routinely broken with her party to criticize President Donald Trump, has made a startling admission about the reality of serving in public office at a time when an unbound leader in the Oval Office is bent on retribution against his political foes. (Haiyun Jiang / The New York Times)
A rainbow spans the University of Alaska Southeast campus in September of 2024. (University of Alaska Southeast photo)

Sustainable Alaska: Reading relations

For the program’s 14th iteration, UAS’s One Campus, One Book committee selected Max Libioron’s challenging “Pollution is Colonialism.” Starting this fall, students and faculty across… Continue reading

A rainbow spans the University of Alaska Southeast campus in September of 2024. (University of Alaska Southeast photo)
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Police calls for Monday, April 14, 2025

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Police calls for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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RFID Armor Wallet Review: Best RFID Blocking Wallet for Identity Theft Protection

In a world where digital transactions and contactless payments are becoming the norm, the security of our personal information has never been more critical. Identity… Continue reading

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30-Second Nigerian Nut Tonic: The Viral TikTok Trend That’s Replacing Coffee

In the quest for natural health solutions, the 30-Second Nigerian Nut Tonic has emerged as a potent contender in the realm of wellness supplements. This… Continue reading

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Police calls for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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The steamboat Yukon travels the Yukon River. (Public domain photo)

Alaska Science Forum: An early ascent of the Yukon River

Civil War veteran Charles Raymond was 27 when he accepted an assignment to visit the new U.S. territory of Alaska, a place so far away… Continue reading

The steamboat Yukon travels the Yukon River. (Public domain photo)
A black bear sporting numerous lacerations on its face hunts for salmon along Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)

My Turn: State overstepping its boundaries on wildlife predator control

In 2023 the Alaska Department of Fish and Game began a cull of predators, specifically brown bears in western Alaska. This followed a cull of… Continue reading

A black bear sporting numerous lacerations on its face hunts for salmon along Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, talks to fellow legislators during a break in budget debates Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska House approves draft budget with large deficit and estimated $1,400 dividend

Under-construction state operating budget now goes to Senate, which is expected to make further cuts.

Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, talks to fellow legislators during a break in budget debates Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
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Living and Growing: Holy Week

Filipinos are known all over the world for their strong faith in God and for their deep love and reverence for our Holy Mother Mary,… Continue reading

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Opinion: Juneau taxpayers fight back

The right of the citizenry to directly petition their government is often seen primarily as a way for marginalized groups to air their grievances, potentially… Continue reading

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SmartRingX Review 2025: Is This the Future of Wearable Health Technology?

In our fast-paced world, health and wellness have never been more crucial to our daily lives. With continually evolving technology, innovative solutions are emerging to… Continue reading

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Rep. Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage and co-chair of the House Finance Committee, in charge of the operating budget, listens to debate Monday, April 14, 2025, on the operating budget. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska House votes down symbolic antiabortion budget language, passes amendment against trans care

Debate continues this week on draft state operating budget authored by the House of Representatives.

Rep. Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage and co-chair of the House Finance Committee, in charge of the operating budget, listens to debate Monday, April 14, 2025, on the operating budget. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
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Police calls for Sunday, April 13, 2025

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Police calls for Saturday, April 12, 2025

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Police calls for Friday, April 11, 2025

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(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)