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A federal prisoner in New York could play spoiler in Alaska’s House race

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Eric Hafner could siphon away Democratic votes from independent candidate Bill Hill in a critical race against Republican US Rep. Nick Begich III.
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Dan Sullivan promoted data centers in Alaska while his family business profits off them

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
While Dan Sullivan says Alaska's ideal for data centers, his family’s multibillion-dollar company has been selling them specialized chemicals.
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Imperiled Endangered Species Act threatens Alaska’s iconic orca

Environment ryanpitkin -
Changes to the Endangered Species Act will reduce protections for imperiled ocean-based wildlife in the process.
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Bill Hill, Matt Schultz blast DC corruption, call for end to Iran war

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Matt Schultz exited the race earlier this year and has backed Bill Hill as the state’s best hope at unseating Republican Nick Begich.
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Alaska Offline: What’s happening around Alaska (Oct. 14-21)

Arts and Culture The Alaska Current -
From fantasy balls and creepy crafts to comedy, live jazz, fall fun and more, there’s plenty happening around Alaska.
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Dan Sullivan pushed to ease forever chemical laws after supporting them

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
After backing a firefighter protection bill, Dan Sullivan has pushed to loosen protections for cancer-causing PFAS chemicals.
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Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising in final stretch to Election Day

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The independent candidate’s picking up the fundraising pace in the final stretch, but US Rep. Nick Begich still has a big head start.
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Alaska Offline: What’s happening around Alaska (Oct. 7-14)

Arts and Culture The Alaska Current -
There’s plenty on the calendar, from a three-day fiber festival and a romantasy masquerade ball in Fairbanks to pumpkin drops, fall festivals, and more across Alaska.
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Republican candidate for rural Alaska district says region needs someone to ‘counter the Native voice’

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Willy Keppel has become a go-to conservative voice for rural Alaska, but detractors say his history makes him a poor choice for the Legislature.
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EXCLUSIVE: Natural gas utility execs pumped money into Arctic mayoral race

Oil & Gas Keya Vakil -
Josiah Patkotak received 27% of his campaign cash from partners in North Slope Power. They want fixed annual fees, extensive equity stakes, and more…
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