Alaska seafood harvesting jobs are up for the first time since 2019
A state report says last year's growth followed a five-year decline, with harvesting jobs hitting an all-time low in 2024.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 5, 2026
A reporter breaks down state legislative dynamics in the wake of Alaska's general election.
As winter sets in, the Iran war has some Alaskans dreading their heating bills
\“Folks that have been here for decades plus are bailing,\” one Fairbanksan said.
6 takeaways from Alaska’s election
Alaska’s election night brought surprises, close races and the likelihood of a Democratic governor for the first time in nearly 25 years.
What to expect when you're expecting a new Alaska Legislature (a reporter explains)
The Alaska Beacon's James Brooks talks through how the 35th Alaska Legislature is taking shape after the 2026 midterm elections.
Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.
Alaska and Mississippi Senate races still too close to call, along with some NY House races
The midterm elections are over, but two Senate races and nearly 50 House races are still too close to call on Thursday morning.
US Midterm Elections 2026
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska’s Senate outcome, while Mississippi’s race hangs on a knife’s edge.
Mississippi and Alaska Senate Races Remain Too Close to Call Amid Historic Blue Wave
It could be days before winners are determined in the contests for the two Republican-held seats amid a historic blue-wave election.
Sen. Dan Sullivan Projects Confidence in Alaska Senate Race
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is projecting confidence in prevailing in the Alaska Senate race as tabulations are made in the state's controversial ranked choice voting method.
Opinion: Forward-funding education could help lower property taxes across Alaska
Knowing state education dollars before local budgets are set could mean steadier schools and lighter tax bills.
Alaska election shenanigans date back to territorial days
In the circumstances surrounding longtime delegate James Wickersham’s political career, there was an epidemic, socialist challengers, anti-immigrant sentiments, a fraudulent governor, non-secret ballots, p...
In photos: Election Day arrives, finally, in Alaska
Campaign season ends with sign waving, rallies, speeches and voting as Alaskans make their choice.
Voters weigh affordability and partisanship on Election Day in Alaska
The results of the state’s most competitive races will likely not be known until Nov. 18, after all mail-in ballots have been counted and ranked choice tabulation occurs.
Preliminary results from Alaska’s 2026 general election
See how candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the state Legislature fared.
Ballot measure affirming existing voter requirement is on track to pass in Alaska
The initiative would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote in Alaska, mirroring a law already in place.
Alaska to keep its election system, early results show
Voters appeared to narrowly reject Ballot Measure 2, which would repeal ranked choice voting, open primaries and campaign disclosure laws.
Republicans on track to lose seats in Alaska House amid strong showings for Democrats, independents
Early results in legislative races put Democrat-dominated coalitions on track to retain control of the Alaska House and Senate.
Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins takes early lead in Alaska governor’s race as ballot counting begins
The Democrat is ahead of three Republican candidates, signaling a rebuke of GOP policies and infighting.
2026 live midterm election results: U.S. Senate in Alaska
Incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Mary Peltola. Follow along as votes are counted.
Sullivan, Peltola project confidence while awaiting results in Alaska US Senate race
The two major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race urged patience among supporters as results began coming. Both Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola delivered
Polls close in Alaska as ranked-choice vote counting begins in key U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) – Polls are now closed across Alaska and the time-consuming process of determining the winner is under way.
Voters to decide Alaska Senate race roiled in final days by litigation, allegations of dirty tricks
By BECKY BOHRER JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s bitterly fought U.S. Senate race took a tumultuous turn less than two weeks before Election Day, with allegations of partisan tricks to recruit a candidate...
Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost.