Opinion: The 82% pollock claim leaves out what matters to Alaska
An ownership statistic cannot capture the full reach of a fishery that supports thousands of Alaska workers and dozens of communities.
Sep 7, 2026Open source
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Federal government transfers ownership of Alaska Native Medical Center to tribal consortium
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, which has co-managed the hospital for years, took over ownership from the Indian Health Service af...
Sep 7, 2026Open source
Alaska appeals court dismisses noncitizen voting case against Whittier woman
Prosecutors could seek a reindictment, but the decision also sets a higher bar for future noncitizen voting prosecutions in Alaska.
Sep 6, 2026Open source
Alaska Judicial Council takes rare step of recommending ‘no’ votes on 2 judges
The council announced its recommendation against retaining Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson and District Court Judge Martin Fallon, both assi...
Sep 5, 2026Open source
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Makes Fish Centerpiece of Senate Campaign After Sponsoring No Fishing Bills
Alaska Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Mary Peltola has made fishing a central theme of her political brand and 2026 campaign, but she did not sp...
Sep 4, 2026Open source
Letter: State should not mix criminals and noncriminals at Alaska Psychiatric Institute
I read the Aug. 12 Anchorage Daily News story by Chris Aadland, “In rare verdict, Anchorage man found guilty but mentally ill in 2015 stabbi...
Sep 3, 2026Open source
Trump vows to visit Alaska to help U.S. Sen. Sullivan fend off the other Dan Sullivan
Dan J. Sullivan, the retired Petersburg teacher challenging the incumbent U.S. senator, is one reason the race is close, Trump said.
Sep 3, 2026Open source
Several Alaska legislative candidates drop out ahead of general election
Candidates running in Eagle River, Southwest Alaska, Anchorage and the Mat-Su dropped out after the August primary election.
Sep 2, 2026Open source
Alaska Gas Pipeline Bill Dead, Cabbage Alive: Rotten Priorities in Juneau
Alaska legislature fails on gas pipeline bill but passes official state vegetable law amid controversy.
Sep 1, 2026Open source
Alaska’s top public defender resigns amid questions over case he oversaw as Bethel judge
Terrence Haas resigned after a motion for a new trial in a case he’d overseen as a judge raised questions about whether he held a bias again...
Aug 30, 2026Open source
Star Valley football travels to Soldotna, Alaska, for season opener
Four-time defending Class 3A state champion Braves take on three-time Alaska DI state champion Stars.
Aug 29, 2026Open source
Letter: Protect Head Start from RFK Jr.’s attacks
FILE - Family Educator Lisa Benson-Nuyen, addresses her students in a circle in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Le...
Aug 26, 2026Open source
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