Alaska Beacon

Alaska Legislature approves bill to revive public pension system, now headed to Dunleavy’s desk

The governor has not said publicly whether he will allow the bill, a top priority of the multipartisan Senate and House ...
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Margaret Bauman, National Fisherman

Commercial fishing nets have new life in Ukrainian war zones BY: Margaret Bauman, National Fisherman - April 29, 2026 . This ...
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Commercial fishing nets have new life in Ukrainian war zones

Worn-out commercial fishing nets and lines from America's Pacific Northwest are getting a new life protecting people in ...
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Alaska Senate votes to restore public pension system, amid debate around cost

Twenty years after the state eliminated the pension system, supporters say restoring a pension is essential for retaining a skilled public sector workforce.
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Widespread use of all-terrain vehicles in Alaska associated with high injury and death rates

Alaska's rate of deaths from accidents involving the ubiquitious off-road vehicles is four times the national rate, ...