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Another normal year expected for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon, Alaska biologists say
Spawning sockeye salmon returning from Bristol Bay swim in 2013 in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve's Tazimina Lake. (Photo by D. Young/National Park Service)Alaska fishery biologists expect next year’s run of sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay — sit...
Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?
Democrats who won control of Congress are likely to find that bringing down gasoline and other energy prices in time for winter is largely a process out of their control. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)WASHINGTON — Democrats during t...
Alaska Supreme Court revives state’s opioid pharmacy lawsuit against Albertsons, Kroger
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Jude Pate, right, asks a question during oral arguments in a case concerning correspondence education allotments, on June 27, 2024, in the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/Alaska Beacon)The Alask...
Jacksonville Jaguars acquire Jessie Bates and Davon Godchaux to strengthen defense
The Jacksonville Jaguars made two significant moves to strengthen their defense Monday, acquiring safety Jessie Bates III from the Atlanta Falcons and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux from the New Orleans Saints ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade dead...
College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams under nearly $1.7 Billion ESPN deal
The College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams beginning with the 2027-28 season under a new five-year media rights agreement with ESPN reportedly worth nearly $1.7 billion. The decision, unanimously approved by the CFP Management Commi...
Reba McEntire marks 25th anniversary of ‘Reba’ sitcom with ‘I’m A Survivor’ EP
Reba McEntire is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her hit sitcom “Reba” with the release of “I’m A Survivor – EP,” her seventh music capsule of 2026.The four-track collection highlights the song that became synonymous with the television comedy, w...
HARDY expands on his genre-bending sound with the four track EP, ‘SIDES’
HARDY has released the four-track EP, “SIDES,” expanding on the diverse musical influences showcased in his recent song, “Man In The Box.” The new EP explores four distinct elements of HARDY’s sound, moving between gospel-influenced country, Southern...
Creed expands ‘Weathered’ with 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Creed is marking the 25th anniversary of its 2001 album “Weathered” with a newly remastered and expanded Deluxe Edition due Nov. 20, exactly 25 years after the album’s original release. Issued by Craft Recordings, the anniversary set will be availabl...
The Smashing Pumpkins share the track ‘Black Stars’ from ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ soundtrack
The Smashing Pumpkins released the single “Black Stars” alongside an official music video, contributing a new original song to the upcoming soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.The release of ‘Black Stars’ adds the alte...
P!NK to make history with 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency
P!NK is heading to Las Vegas for a nine-show residency at Sphere in 2027, marking a new milestone in the Grammy-winning singer’s career. Announced by Sphere and Live Nation, the engagement will begin Sept. 29, with additional performances scheduled f...
Rockstar Games and PlayStation announce ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival’ music event in Miami
Rockstar Games and PlayStation are teaming up for a major music event celebrating the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI.Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festivalwill take place Nov. 21 at Mana Wynwood in Miami, bringing together an extensive...
Testing jet powered kayak in Alaska - solo bushcraft camping
In this video, I explore Valdez, Alaska, using a jet-powered motorized kayak called a Mokai. The activities featured include ...
$54 billion in false promises about Alaska LNG
The claims by President Donald Trump and Alaska Republicans that South Korea has agreed to pay more than $54 billion to build the Alaska LNG project added up to nothing but a campaign stunt to try to boost the reelection campaign of Sen. Dan Sullivan...
Alaska election officials hit with lawsuit from Mary Peltola campaign
As the Alaska and Mississippi Senate races remain tight, candidates are laying the groundwork for possible later litigation.
Alaska governor gives 'Decoy Dan' probe update amid tight Senate race
Alaska’s governor says the state is probing the “Decoy Dan” candidacy as a razor-thin Senate count continues.
Alaskan Traffic Jam: Bull Moose Takes Its Sweet Time Holding Up Anchorage Commuters
Be prepared for sudden, moose-related stops if you are in Anchorage, Alaska. There aren't many things in this life more ...
Why Is This Massive Moose Trotting Through Anchorage?
A bull moose with enormous antlers strolls past fences and front yards as a car rolls alongside, and nobody seems surprised.
Anchorage officials seek better 'tools to respond' to Alaska natural disasters like Halong
In the wake of ex-Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska residents sought refuge in Anchorage, Alaska's most populous city. Anchorage ...
Peltola extends lead over Sullivan in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race as ballot-counting continues
Mary Peltola greets supporters on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at a Mary Peltola watch party in downtown Anchorage. (Photo by Loren Holmes/Alaska Beacon)Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola extended her lead over incumbent Republica...
Alaska withdraws plan to privatize state employees’ payroll system
The State Office Building in Juneau is seen on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Department of Administration has canceled a request for proposals that could have led to the privatization of the state’s payroll...