Opinion: Help the Alaska education funding bill get across the finish line

The Alaska House of Representatives chamber at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (Loren Holmes / ADN archive) Thanks to the Alaska Senate’s passage of House Bill 69 on Friday afternoon, which was followed by the House’s swift concurrence vote, the …

“War Is Brewing in Alaska Because of the US”: Native Tribes Sue Army Over Giant Gold Mine Threatening Sacred Lands and ...

IN A NUTSHELL 🌟 The Native Village of Dot Lake has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Manh Choh Mine project. 🌿 The proposed mining operation would be Alaska’s largest suction dredge mining project, impacting untouched …

Foodies and foragers: Fabulous Alaska fava beans, from garden trellis to table

By BRENDA JOSEPHSON Fava beans are cold-weather-tolerant legumes with a sweet, nutty flavor that thrive in some regions of Alaska. They are a nutritious, protein-rich addition to salads, soups, stews, and side dishes, and the beans are a delicious, …

Alaska Sports Scoreboard: April 12, 2025

High School Basketball Girls Monday Palmer 4, Bartlett 2 Tuesday Palmer 3, Houston 0 Service 0, Wasilla 0 (tie) Dimond 5, Colony 1 Thursday Wasilla 2, Palmer 1 South 2, Service 0 Friday Colony 10, East 0 Saturday Chugiak 6, Bartlett 2 Monroe Catholic 11, …

Rethinking Alaska's revenue: Time to broaden our fiscal horizon

News-Miner opinion: Alaska’s fiscal foundation has long rested on the twin pillars of oil revenues and the Alaska Permanent Fund. While these sources have served the state well in the past, recent developments underscore a need to diversify revenue streams …

A cleaner, stronger and more vibrant future for Alaska

To the editor: I’m glad Sen. Lisa Murkowski is part of a growing group of Republicans calling on President Trump to maintain the clean energy tax credits passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. While the IRA has its flaws, a full repeal of the law …

Alaska's students deserve more than a flat screen and federal red tape

Roll it back to 1979: Alaskans were enjoying abundant wild fish and game, the economy was roaring, and educators were free to teach students in the best ways they knew how. Alaska was full of opportunity and ripe for Outside attention. We experienced a …

Why Alaska residents are buying up goggles for their dogs

Anchorage residents are heeding warnings from experts amid reports that the volcanic Mont Spurr is showing signs of an impending eruption. Despite the focal point of volcanic activity being roughly 80 miles west of Anchorage, an explosive event could …

Alaska Legislators visit Fairbanks to address the House Education Bill

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - One day after lawmakers passed House Bill 69, a massive education spending bill, which Gov. Mike Dunleavy has threatened to veto, questions surrounding education funding were among those Fairbanks lawmakers took on …

First responders receive recognition at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center