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Mary Peltola would be the strongest likely candidate for Alaska governor, poll shows
Peltola, a Democrat who made history with her 2022 election to the U.S. House, is widely seen as a top Democratic recruit for Alaska’s open governor’s race in 2026.
Aug 85 min read
New Alaska-bound ocean mapping ship begins construction in Louisiana
This undated image, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shows a mockup of the Surveyor, an...
Aug 82 min read
In veto override, some Alaska Republicans say they saw an opportunity for education compromise
Lawmakers from the House and Senate’s minority caucuses explain why they voted yes on Alaska’s first budget veto override in 38 years.
Aug 79 min read
Despite Alaska lawmakers’ veto override, getting an answer on oil tax settlements will take months
The final result could reveal tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in missed revenue for the state of Alaska.
Aug 63 min read
Murkowski’s standing with Alaskans slips after her vote on reconciliation bill
Support plunged among progressives and moderates who had previously given her positive ratings, new polling shows.
Aug 54 min read
Alaska fisher in bitter crab case hit with $1.18 million fine for unrelated water pollution
A longtime Alaska fisher who was sentenced in May to a year in jail for illegally exporting crab, much of it disease infected, has now been ordered to pay $1.18 million in penalties for unrelated water pollution charges.
Aug 43 min read
Business leaders eye effect of future icebreakers on Arctic
A large cash infusion to the U.S. Coast Guard’s budget and recent comments by President Donald Trump are stoking optimism that the country’s limited icebreaker fleet might soon greatly expand.
Aug 45 min read
Lawmakers consider an only-in-Alaska flood insurance program
As the Trump administration shrinks and even considers eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Alaska Legislature is considering a substitute for one of the agency’s key functions.
Aug 23 min read
Alaska’s Legislature is scheduled to begin a special session Saturday. Here’s what to expect.
A quick Q&A about the special session called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and now being driven by legislators’ desires.
Aug 14 min read
Alaska ignored warning signs of a budget crisis. Now it doesn’t have funds to fix crumbling schools.
Lawmakers only budgeted $40 million of the nearly $800 million that districts say is needed to fix and maintain schools to keep them safe and operating. Gov. Mike Dunleavy then vetoed more than two-thirds of that.
Aug 18 min read
Alaska legislators prepare to consider veto overrides in special session — but which ones?
Leading lawmakers say they only expect to meet briefly when the special session opens on Saturday in Juneau.
Jul 315 min read
Months after stroke-like illness, an Alaska state senator is still recovering
Sen. Donny Olson will be among dozens of legislators returning to the Capitol for this weekend’s special session.
Jul 314 min read
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