Cruise ship passengers in Alaska’s capital city, visitors to the Alaska State Capitol and residents could be greeted by officials in hazmat suits next week as the city hosts a large-scale military ...

Dec. 13—The Alaska State Capitol won't have an airport-style security checkpoint, for now, after legislators tabled the contentious plans Thursday. The Legislative Council — a committee that ...

The Alaska State Capitol is seen during the last week of the 2025 session on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon) The three pieces of legislation that make up Alaska’s annual state ...

Hours after a historic second veto of a bill to fund public education, Gov. Mike Dunleavy called a news conference on the governor’s floor of the Alaska State Capitol. The shades were drawn, and a ...

Suzanne Cohen holds a sign in the rain outside the Alaska State Capitol on Friday, Aug. 1 calling on lawmakers to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of more than $50 million in public school funding.

Republican governor candidate Bernadette Wilson is seen on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in front of the Alaska State Capitol. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) An Anchorage business owner, Republican ...

If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, be sure to include some of the state’s must-see historic landmarks on your itinerary. Alaska is home to a rich history, and its landmarks offer a glimpse into the ...

(Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon) Above the chambers and committee rooms of the Alaska State Legislature, overlooking lawmakers’ debates, governors’ speeches, the prayers over floor sessions and the ...