Alaska Club tennis director Jimmy Kayongo receives national recognition for lasting impact
As the son of two college professors, Kayongo said teaching and coaching the sport he loves come naturally.
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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.
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 assigned to the Kenai court.
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 sponsor any fish-related legislation during her first term in the U...
Alaska schools set to receive $115M in war-driven oil revenue bonus, state announces
The surplus funding is part of an estimated nearly $600 million in oil revenue this fiscal year.
Alaska’s 2026 election saw some of the highest primary voter turnout of the past decade
A UAA political analyst says the relatively high turnout this year may stem from the high-stakes races for governor and U.S. Senate at the top of the ballot, as well as an appetite for change among voters.
‘Pro-Oil’ Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Rakes in Cash From Rich Environmental Activists Who Fiercely Opp...
Alaska Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola's campaign is bankrolled by scores of deep-pocketed environmental activists engaged in what they view as an existential fight to block the very fossil fuel proje...
Alaska nonprofit leaders split on federal school voucher program’s launch in state
The Education Freedom Tax Credit will allow taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 in credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations.
Alaska's ranked-choice voting puts unlikely longshot candidates on ballot Alaska's House and Senate contest...
Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.
Alaska’s 4th-place U.S. Senate finisher drops out, elevating GOP candidate to ballot
Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg, the namesake challenger to the incumbent, finished third in the primary election and said he’s staying in.
Alaska’s Bill Hill is one of several independents challenging Republicans in Congress. Can he win?
Longtime political analysts in Alaska say Hill is unlikely to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Begich. But Hill hopes to capitalize on voters’ frustrations with both parties to win in November.
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.
Alaska, Hawaiian airlines report merger gains
Alaska and Hawaiian airlines say their merger has resulted in a net gain of more than 1,100 jobs and is ahead of schedule financially nearly two years after receiving federal approval, although the companies...
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 against a public defender who had dated Haas’ former law clerk, who...
Opinion: Alaska’s science is strange enough without the conspiracy theories
Alaska’s research facilities do remarkable work. Causing earthquakes and controlling the weather isn’t part of the job description.
Alaska Supreme Court affirms state’s election ballot measure language, with one change
The decision largely upholds a lower court’s ruling on the Alaska Division of Elections’ language for Ballot Measure 2, which would overhaul the state elections system.
Alaska campaign oversight office says legislative candidate should be declared ineligible to run
The Alaska Democratic Party contested East Anchorage Republican Jose Tagle’s candidacy due to his submission of a largely blank personal financial disclosure form.
Alaska election officials count more ballots, growing Peltola’s lead in closely watched U.S. Senate race
After the latest ballot count, Democrat Mary Peltola was ahead of Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by more than eight percentage points.
Alaska campaign watchdog says Treg Taylor should not be allowed to run for governor
A state commission says Taylor, a former attorney general, failed to file a financial disclosure as required by law.
Alaska: The Sleeper Race That Could Decide Senate Control
Alaska’s Senate race heats up with Mary Peltola challenging incumbent Dan Sullivan in a key midterm contest.
Alaska gubernatorial candidates lay out competing visions as ballots are counted
The primary election’s leading Democrats and Republicans participated in the Alaska Oil and Gas Association’s candidate forum days before election results are scheduled to be certified.
Opinion: Patient rights mean little if no one enforces them
Alaska’s psychiatric patients need stronger oversight and a reliable process for reporting violations.
Alaska Railroad will get $28.8M federal grant for Hurricane Gulch Bridge rehab
The federal money will combine with $7.2 million in matching funds from the railroad, bringing a total of $36 million to the project, according to the Alaska Railroad.
Alaska’s Senate race will feature two Dan Sullivans and Mary Peltola, CNN projects
Two Dan Sullivans will be on the ballot in November for Alaska’s Senate seat, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, an outcome that could benefit Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola’s bid to flip the seat.