U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan is calling on incumbent Mark Begich to sign a pledge to discourage outside groups from running political ads in the race.
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Earthquakes swarm the Brooks Range
An “earthquake swarm” is hitting the Brooks Range. Seismologists do not know why it is occurring or if it will continue.
Justice Department to work with tribes to enhance voting access
The National Congress of American Indians is holding their mid-year conference in Anchorage this week. Titled—Claiming our Rights and Strengthening our Governance, the conference started yesterday and runs through Wednesday. U.S Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Tony West adhered to the theme as he said DOJ would work with tribes to enhance access to…
As festival season kicks off, so does campaign season
Now that the filing deadline has passed, campaign season in Alaska has started in earnest.
What do the EPA’s new carbon rules mean for Alaska?
Around the country, the proposal is viewed as a push to get states to clean up their coal plants, but that may not be the easiest way for Alaska to meet its target.
Kerttula takes ocean policy job in Obama administration
Former Juneau Rep. Beth Kerttula has joined the Obama Administration as Director of the National Ocean Council Office
Wolf population declining in Denali National Park
This spring, the count was the fourth lowest in 30 years.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough and State argue education funding
Oral arguments were heard in Ketchikan Superior Court Monday morning in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s lawsuit against the state over education funding.
Juneau man solves mystery of governor’s mansion photo
Terry VanLeuven owns the original black and white photo found in the attic of the Alaska Governor’s Mansion
No free ride for Southeast legislative candidates
All Southeast legislative incumbents face challengers this year. A dozen people put their names in the hat by Monday’s filing deadline.