Candidates and supporters take to the streets of Anchorage to win attention and votes
As in tradition on primary and general election days, statewide candidates gathered in Alaska’s largest city for their final pushes.
August 2026
admin Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres
The USDA decision to rescind the 25-year-old forest and wildland protections was made without officials hosting any public meetings.
Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025
Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the…
Refugee admissions on track to hit record low
The number of refugees admitted to the United States during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is on…
‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths
Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than investigating whether domestic…
After historic crash, Yukon River’s iconic king salmon run shows early signs of rebound
The jump in salmon numbers has also inflamed a debate about fishing bans amid reports of illegal harvests.
Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use
Nine of 17 candidates for Alaska governor weighed in on plans for communicating with the media and the public including…
New rule allows dogs on Alaska’s Pribilof Islands for anti-rat duties
Dogs are not allowed as permanent residents, but they can now be enlisted in the ongoing campaign to keep the…
Think your dog makes you safer in bear country? The data say otherwise.
New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve…
No more ‘hypothetical situations’: States move to fortify elections against Trump
State Democratic officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November, as President Donald Trump casts doubt on election…