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Which of these phrases do you think best captures the Spirit of Alaska?

These phrases are taken from Edward Martin, Jr.'s article "The Spirit of Alaska Declaration: Remembering Who We Are." Find it in the Alaskan Voices section!

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Alaska Industry

Alaska front-and-center in U.S. critical mineral push: 500 tons of equipment head to Port MacKenzie antimony refinery

Almost 500 tons of crushing, ore sorting, milling, flotation, and refining equipment departed Seattle on August 26, 2026, aboard a barge bound for Nova Minerals’ processing site at Port MacKenzie, Alaska. The barge is expected to arrive Monday, September 7. The development of the Nova Minerals Port MacKenzie antimony refinery is fully funded by a […]

Must Read Alaska • Natalie Spaulding

Alaska Law and Justice

Annual Crime in Alaska report: 14.6% increase in crime reported to Anchorage police, 5.9% decrease in crime reported to Alaska State Troopers

The Department of Public Safety has released the 2025 Crime in Alaska Report, its annual publication detailing crimes reported in Alaska. In 2025, the total number of offenses reported increased 7.2% from 2024; however since 2018, crime has decreased overall by 36.9%. Except for Murder and Rape offenses, all other Part I crimes (Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson) […]

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Legislative Ethics Committee requests applications to replace 2 expiring public member seats

The Select Committee on Legislative Ethics has two public member appointments expiring in 2026 and is soliciting applications from anyone interested in serving on the committee. Public members are selected by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court and ratified by two thirds of the full membership of the legislature. Public members serve a […]

Must Read Alaska • Natalie Spaulding

Alaska Politics

Opinion: Rep. Andrew Gray exposes the left's hypocritical weaponization of APOC

This article was first published by David Eastman on his campaign site, September 5, 2026, under the title “The Latest Attacks Against Former Attorney General Treg Taylor and his Wife are Blatantly Illegal and a Farce.” On Tuesday, the Chairman of the Alaska House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Andrew Gray (D-Anchorage), outed himself once again as […]

Must Read Alaska • David Eastman, former State Representative

An Obi-Wan Kenobi moment for the Taylor/English campaign

Treg Taylor is back on the ballot, and for good reason—he has fully complied with the law. Alaskans should decide if he will make a good governor. I believe he will. He has shown he wants the job and does not give up when things get rough. He fought APOC’s and Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom’s decision […]

Must Read Alaska • Jon Faulkner

Local Alaskan: Mat-Su

Knik Lake appeal raises questions about Mat-Su Borough accountability

A group of longtime Knik Lake residents is appealing the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission’s approval of Resolution 26-10 involving the expansion of Knik Landing, associated with Doug Massie and Broken Boat LLC. At the heart of the appeal is a broader question of government accountability: Will the Mat-Su Borough consistently apply the plans, setbacks, and […]

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Alaskan Voices

The Spirit of Alaska Declaration: Remembering Who We Are

When I came to Alaska in the mid-1960s, the words “North to Alaska” still carried a special energy. John Wayne’s 1960 film had helped project an image of Alaska as a place where people went toward something: toward work, adventure, independence, risk, opportunity, and a chance to build a life that might not have been possible somewhere else. […]

Must Read Alaska • Edward D. Martin, Jr.

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Steve Deace: America Is Great Because God Is Good

Podcast Episode · The Must Read Alaska Show · July 22 · 33m - Steve Deace joins the Must Read Alaska podcast for a powerful conversation on faith, freedom, and the next generation—just days before his first-ever trip to Alaska.

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Nifty Numbers

Is Meta paying enough for harm done to children?

1) Yes, this is a fair settlement: 15 votes

2) No, Meta should be punished more: 37 votes

3) I’m not sure: 20 votes

Total: 72 votes

Key Industry Numbers

Alaska Oil: $96.09 per barrel

Alaska Residential Gas Price: $17.35/kcf

U.S. National Residential Gas Price: $24.09/kcf

Henry Hub Weekly Spot: $2.91/mmBTU

Alaska North Slope Production: ~488,428 barrels per day

Permanent Fund (Principal + Earnings Reserve): ~$91.8 billion

Research conducted by Grok AI, limited to the following sources: Alaska Oil & Gas Association, U.S. Energy Information Association, and the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.

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