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Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for “civil disturbance”

Federal Government Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska National Guard officials say they have received the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” but have not begun training.
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Dunleavy gives law firm $350,000 to review Crum’s $50 million DigitalBridge contract

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is paying $350,000 for a report on why Adam Crum decided to order a $50 million investment.
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No, Anchorage isn’t turning to by-phone elections

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
The New York Times recently dropped into Anchorage to report on what it called “an experiment that feels both inevitable and impossibly futuristic."
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Dan Sullivan’s in line for ‘million-dollar jackpot’ under bill that ended the shutdown

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The end of the historic government shutdown this week was a mixed bag for Alaskans. Thousands of federal employees will be paid, food stamp benefits will resume, but no help is coming for the 28,000 Alaskans who will see...
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State of the Race: Polling-informed gubernatorial power rankings

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
A lot has happened since the last power rankings of the race for the next governor of Alaska.
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Sullivan refuses to accept his share of the blame for Sullivan Shutdown

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is campaigning for reelection, refuses to admit that he is part of the problem in Washington, D.C.
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Galvanized by success in national elections, progressives turn up the heat on Begich, Sullivan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
A food drive outside Begich's office featured fiery condemnations of the Republican and his party.
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Poll: Democrats have a good shot in Alaska’s governor’s – even if it isn’t Peltola on the ballot

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Democrats could win the race for Alaska's governor in 2026, even if they're not running one of the state’s most-liked politicians in former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
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Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Economy Victoria Petersen -
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest.
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Polling: It’s Peltola’s choice for 2026 elections

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola hasn’t made anything official for the 2026 elections, but she has some good options.
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