Statehouse and politics reporter for the Alaska Beacon. Juneauite. Formerly with the Anchorage Daily News, Juneau Empire, Kodiak Daily Mirror and the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
OREO, HYDROX STAFF CIRCULATE PETITION URGING US TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO 'DELIBERATELY PACE' COOKIE DEVELOPMENT, WARNING OF RISK IT ADVANCES FASTER THAN HUMANS CAN CONTROL; LETTER ALSO SHARED WITH KEEBLER ELVES, EXPECTED PUBLIC THIS WEEK
Ben CollinsThese "we have made an AI so powerful" warnings are straight-up advertisements, btw. No different than "we have made an Oreo so delicious all other snack artists must relent."
Former colleagues recall a quiet, prolific photographer with a talent for finding nuance in familiar subjects. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Longtime Anchorage Daily News photojournalist Bob Hallinen dies at 77Former colleagues recall a quiet, prolific photographer with a talent for finding nuance in familiar subjects.www.adn.com
BREAKING WSJ: The Trump admin plans to end a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans — a move that could leave many seniors facing higher rates for their prescription coverage next year.
Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan SubsidyProgram that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.www.wsj.comFair 'nuf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#1 in United States v. Easter (D. Alaska, 3:26-cr-00067) – CourtListener.comFELONY INFORMATION as to Paul Mckay Easter (1) count(s) 1. (Attachments: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet re Defendant Easter) (BJK, COURT STAFF) (Entered: 07/24/2026)storage.courtlistener.comAt 1 p.m. today, the Municipality of Anchorage will hold a news conference with utilities on the issue. #Alaska
Alaska BeaconAs winter approaches, Southcentral Alaska utilities are worried about running short of gas, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/28/a...
Motorized fishing vessels were once banned in Bristol Bay. And in their place, sailboats dominated the commercial fishery until the early 50s. This year is the 75th anniversary of the final year of mandated sailboat fishing in the bay.
Bristol Bay honors 75th anniversary of the end of commercial sailboat fisheryToday, diesel-powered boats fish Bristol Bay's waters by the hundreds. But it wasn't always that way. Motorized fishing vessels were once banned in Bristol Bay. This year marks 75 years since the ban on powerboat fishing was lifted.akpub.ioThe question of whether Alaska will keep its novel voting system will again be placed on the November ballot, drawing massive spending from Outside billionaires seeking to influence the initiative's outcome, according to filings submitted to the state. www.adn.com/politics/202...
Outside megadonors fuel campaigns over the future of Alaska’s election systemAlaskans will again be asked this year whether they would like to repeal the voting system adopted in 2020.www.adn.com
An initiative started this month to bring veterinary care to rural Alaska villages also has roots in public health by reducing the risk for pets and feral animals to attack or pass on zoonotic diseases, like rabies, to humans.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Addressing public health with veterinary care in rural areas » Native America CallingAn initiative started this month to bring veterinary care to rural Alaska villages also has roots in public health by reducing the risk for pets and feral animals to attack or pass on zoonotic…www.nativeamericacalling.com
Alaska Legislature opens third gasline special session with no fanfare and even less optimism, write @alaska.bsky.social and @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/27/a...
Alaska Legislature opens third gasline special session with no fanfare and even less optimism | Alaska BeaconGov. Dunleavy says he’s negotiating in private on possible new legislation, but lawmakers had nothing to work on Monday as the session began.alaskabeacon.com
Trump administration sustains defeat on vote-by-mail order in federal appeals court. Story for @statesnewsroom.com
Trump administration sustains defeat on vote-by-mail order in federal appeals courtA federal appeals court over the weekend denied the Trump administration’s request to resume a controversial plan forcing significant restrictions on vote-by-mail.A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. C...www.newsfromthestates.com
BREAKING: The Trump administration urges the Supreme Court to allow an order targeting mail-in voting to proceed for now, before the midterms.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midtermsThe Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow for now an executive order targeting mail-in voting.bit.lyterrible news!
Arctic Goddess🧵 Friends, #Alaska our community lost the one and only Diva Dog Revna’s human @arcticvelocipedist.bsky.social His silence is loud, many of us have been in incredible grief at the loss of such a unique, vibrant man. Sharing stories about the vast and varied impact he had on us is a testament (1/3)
And here's a transcript of our talk together: alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/27/a... #akleg #Alaska
A Q&A with Alaska Democratic U.S. House candidate Matt Schultz about the end of his campaign | Alaska BeaconSchultz talks with Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks about his decision to suspend his campaign before the primary election.alaskabeacon.comFor the @alaskabeacon.com, I sat down with Matt Schultz and asked him about his decision to suspend his campaign for U.S. House, even as polling indicated he was running with or ahead of independent candidate Bill Hill. He had support, but he didn't have money: alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/27/a...
Alaska Democratic U.S. House candidate says he had support but not enough money | Alaska BeaconMatt Schultz explains his decision to suspend his campaign against Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Begich and back independent Bill Hill.alaskabeacon.com