Elizabeth Manning

BPA faces suit over energy market decision that opponents say would raise rates The lawsuit comes after governors, lawmakers, utility regulators and renewable energy proponents in the region unsuccessfully pressed the BPA to reconsider its plans.

In May, Bonneville Power Administration chose to join an energy trading market that would raise customer bills, limit access to clean energy, & weaken grid reliability. Now, five NW energy and conservation groups, represented by Earthjustice, are suing to review & hopefully reverse BPA's decision.

The Impact of Federal Funding Cuts and Layoffs on Alaskans Have you or someone you know been affected by recent federal layoffs due to executive orders? We want to hear from you! Following U.S. Rep. Nick Begich's recent speech to the Alaska State Legislature ...

Alaska friends: if you’re a federal worker, related to one, or affected in any way by DOGE’s firings, cuts or funding freezes, please consider taking this survey by Rep. Galvin to help inform our AK congressional delegation. Responses can be confidential. The more data, the better, so please share!

The Tongass National Forest is a national treasure worth more than timber • Alaska Beacon Commentary author Hunter H. McIntosh writes that despite its immense ecological and economic value, the Tongass remains under threat.

The Tongass National Forest is a national treasure worth more than timber, Hunter H. McIntosh writes in a commentary for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/03/20/t...

Great turnout tonight at the town hall for Alaskans who had to make comments to two empty chairs where Rep. Begich and Sen. Sullivan should have been sitting and listening. Estimating 600+ resolute Alaskans. At capacity inside, spillover crowd outside!

So shortsighted. Good weather forecasting can mean life or death in AK.

Terminated parks employee in Alaska warns of the danger and cruelty of job cuts • Alaska Beacon The commentary author was terminated from a job that included collecting, analyzing and sharing data on the ecosystems of four national parks.

More DOGE irony and cruelty.

Remember the Farmers’ Almanac? This data is critical to farmers, and all of us.

We all need clean air and water, and for that we rely on a strong EPA. If the Trump administration carries out its plans, no doubt people will die. They’re calling for 65% EPA cuts, revoking hard-earned environmental regulations and protections + freezing disbursements for environmental projects.

Earthjustice filed the first major environmental challenge against this administration.

Can you please do a daily media briefing if you aren’t already? You are spot on here. Straight up facts are what Americans need right now and how these actions are hurting real people.

One of my Irish cousins said watching what’s happening to U.S. democracy right now is like watching “car crash TV.”

Good for AP to hold firm on Gulf of Mexico, but their style says no more Denali. Ugh. www.ap.org/the-definiti...