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A Chevron subsidiary currently owns a small share of the pipeline that connects the Kuparuk oil field, pictured here, to the trans-Alaska pipeline. Chevron is proposing to sell its stake to a new Texas oil and gas company, Pontem Alaska Midstream. (Courtesy/ConocoPhillips)

Business & Commerce, Environment & Natural Resources, Government & Elections, News, State of Alaska, Energy

In sign of North Slope evolution, privately owned Texas company targets Chevron’s Alaska assets

by Nathaniel Herz - Northern Journal September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

People carry signs at a Juneau rally in favor of an increase to the amount the government pays schools per student on Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

Education, State of Alaska, News

Alaska school districts got a one-time funding boost. It came too late for many teachers.

by Claire Stremple - Alaska Beacon August 18, 2024August 29, 2024

A sign posted on the door of the Division of Public Assistance office in Bethel, Alaska, on Oct. 11, 2023. The office offers full services. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

News, State of Alaska

Alaska invested millions to fix food stamp backlogs. Some users still can’t get through.

by Claire Stremple - Alaska Beacon August 18, 2024October 14, 2024

State of Alaska, News, Elections

Alaska elections officials plan to debut new ballot-tracking system with Aug. 20 primary

by James Brooks - Alaska Beacon August 18, 2024September 11, 2024

A school bus passes in front of the Alaska Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

News, Education, Alaska Legislature, State of Alaska

Gov. Dunleavy vetoes millions intended to solve Alaska’s federal education funding equity dispute

by Claire Stremple - Alaska Beacon July 12, 2024September 11, 2024

Alpenglow Wood Fired Pizza on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Haines, Alaska. Owner Nolan Woodard has asked the borough to request more licenses from the state for local businesses to sell beer and wine onsite. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

News, Local News, State of Alaska, Haines Borough

Alcohol board denies Haines’ petition to raise cap on beer and wine licenses

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Bulk food in Food Bank of Alaska’s Anchorage warehouse on April 21, 2023. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

News, State of Alaska

Alaska’s food stamp program rebound continues with more users, timely benefits

by Claire Stremple - Alaska Beacon June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Lori Mastrella signs a petition asking the state to allow camping at Portage Cove during a "Camp-In" organized by mayor Tom Morphet on May 17, 2024. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)

Tourism, News, Local News, State of Alaska, Haines Borough

At a brief ‘camp-in,’ Haines residents urge the state to revive camping at Portage Cove

by Max Graham May 23, 2024August 29, 2024

The M/V Columbia heads north along the Inside Passage on May, 14, 2018. (Photo by Gillfoto/Wikimedia Commons)

News, Southeast News, Local News, State of Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway System, Transportation

Columbia out of service until end of the year

by Larry Persily - Wrangell Sentinel May 22, 2024August 29, 2024

The Haines House in an archival photo. Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl, who is from a Klukwan clan, said she was taken to the Haines House without consent of her parents. (19943020004/Courtesy of the Sheldon Museum, Haines, Alaska)

Klukwan, News, State of Alaska, Boarding Schools

Alaska lawmakers support push to investigate, document forced assimilation in boarding schools

by Claire Stremple - Alaska Beacon May 17, 2024September 11, 2024