Arctic arms race: Trump's mega bill includes billions for Alaska missile, space systems, icebreakers buildup

President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a significant build up of U.S. military and security installations, technology and forces in Alaska and the Arctic. That includes developing and deploying new space and missile defense systems, new and …

Billions for Alaska: Oil royalties win from Nick Begich and why it matters for Alaska’s future

While most headlines about the “One Big Beautiful Bill” have focused on tax cuts, school choice, and border security, one of the most consequential victories for Alaska has flown under the radar. It was a quiet but powerful change to how Alaska shares in …

U.S. Supremes agree to hear case that could impact girls’ sports in Alaska

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases that deal with state laws that prohibit biological males from competing in girls’ sports. The states of West Virginia and Idaho have asked the nation’s high court to intervene. In State of West Virginia v …

Michael Tavoliero: Why Alaska must reverse Medicaid expansion

By MICHAEL TAVOLIERO The State of Alaska now faces a pivotal decision that will define its financial trajectory and societal integrity for decades. Since the administrative expansion of Medicaid in 2015, the state has been weighed down by unsustainable …

You voted for budget cuts. Why are you crying now, Alaska?

Two ​​Alaskan lawmakers—including one Republican and one independent—just published a hand-wringing op-ed in The New York Times warning that the GOP’s latest budget reconciliation bill will throw their state into chaos. The headline? “Alaska cannot survive …

USGS report says federal lands in Alaska hold large share of undiscovered US oil, gas

About half of what’s known as “the estimated undiscovered technically recoverable” oil lying below federal lands is in Alaska, as is more than a quarter of estimated natural gas, according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey. The national total …

America 250 Alaska debuts “Week of Dreams” plan at Alaska Baseball League Fourth of July double-head

Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver

Click play to listen to this article. Despite debate in Washington over ending incentives to help Alaska's smallest places move away from traditional oil and gas-based power generation in the most remote parts of Alaska, one village above the Arctic …

Alaska Airlines Orders 5 More Boeing 787s For Seattle Expansion & 10 737 MAX 10s

Alaska Airlines has reportedly exercised purchase options for an additional five Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Hawaiian Airlines’ order book. The news comes as the carrier, following its recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to expand its long-haul …

Sullivan says no state fared better than Alaska with the One Big Beautiful Bill

US. Senator Dan Sullivan explained his vote in favor of the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, calling it a historic legislative victory for Alaska that delivers major advancements in energy development, tax relief, military investment, border …