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2026 Alaska Voter Guide offers candidate comparisons by collaborative of media outlets
The Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News worked together this year and have created a voter guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote.
7 hours ago5 min read
As Alaska’s US Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates
The groups appear to be trying to ‘dilute the vote’ for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.
9 hours ago4 min read
Ranked-choice voting? Hold on. Alaskans have another ballot measure to decide first.
Ballot Measure 1, on the Aug. 18 statewide primary ballot, would reimpose limits on financial donations to state candidates.
4 days ago4 min read
Feds turn over Alaska hazardous waste management to state
Alaska is now in charge of hazardous waste regulation in the state, a task that can be made more challenging by geographic remoteness.
4 days ago3 min read
Here’s when to expect results in Alaska’s 2026 statewide primary election
Information from the Alaska Division of Elections and historical performance by the state offer a guide.
4 days ago3 min read
Alaska providers say childcare gap is growing
Providers say they’re serving fewer children because state and federal funding are insufficient to cover rising operational costs.
5 days ago6 min read
Wastewater in Anchorage signals warning about measles
Samples taken from city’s plant revealed genetic material from measles, a highly contagious disease that is particularly dangerous for young children.
5 days ago4 min read
Murkowski’s ‘landless’ bill advances to US Senate floor
‘I believe that the people who live here are ultimately the best stewards and will determine the future of the region.’
5 days ago5 min read
Alaskans to vote on ballot measure that would overhaul state election system
Ballot Measure 2 would repeal the open primary and ranked choice general election systems, and repeal some campaign disclosure rules.
6 days ago6 min read
As winter approaches, Southcentral Alaska utilities are worried about running short of gas
After a cold spring, they’re planning for a worst-case scenario next winter and doing their best to avoid it.
7 days ago7 min read
Matt Schultz says he had support, but not enough money
Democratic US House candidate explains his decision to suspend his campaign against Republican incumbent Rep. Nick Begich and back independent Bill Hill.
Jul 275 min read
Alaska Native communities prepare for man camps driven by new mining boom
How one village established a Native-led sexual assault response team to help address the oncoming chaotic boomtown atmosphere.
Jul 248 min read
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