In its first vote of the legislative session, the Alaska House approved a resolution opposing President Donald Trump’s renaming of Denali but not before far-right Republicans attempted to blunt the message.

Legislature set to hear resolutions opposing Trump’s Denali name change

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - January 24, 2025

A pair of resolutions registering the Alaska Legislature’s opposition to President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Denali is set to be heard on Monday.

Dunleavy’s election reform bill would restrict early and mail-in voting

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - January 23, 2025

The roughly two-week timeline for determining the outcome of razor-thin races is nothing new in Alaska elections, but several close, high-profile races in recent years are pushing politicians in Juneau toward significant election reform during this legislative session.

Current Cravings: Exploring Anchorage’s Pad Thai Palette

Anchorage Jenny Weis - January 22, 2025

Setting out to compare six local pad Thai preparations available in Anchorage, the Thai cuisine knowledge I went in with was nothing more than my personal preferences.

Sullivan in hiding on Trump’s blanket pardon of Jan. 6 criminals

Federal Government Dermot Cole - January 22, 2025

Sen. Murkowski: “I do fear the message that is sent to these great men and women that stood by us.”

‘Our schools have fallen behind.’ Alaska Legislature’s majorities open session with call to fund schools

News Matt Acuña Buxton - January 22, 2025

The Alaska Legislature gaveled on Monday, marking the start of the 34th Legislature that will serve the next two years.

Sullivan, Begich give timid reply to Trump’s unilateral Denali name change

Commentary Dermot Cole - January 22, 2025

This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting From Alaska. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich the Third had a timid response to Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally change the name of Denali without asking anyone in Alaska. Sullivan...

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