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Open primary repeal now narrowly failing in near-final vote tally

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Division of Elections added about 4,000 new votes to the election results on Monday.
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‘One of the most brilliant things,’ Sullivan says of plan to have Elon Musk slash the federal government

Commentary Dermot Cole -
This story was originally published in Reporting From Alaska. The world’s richest man claims he can find ways to cut at least $2 trillion from the annual federal budget of more than $6 trillion. Bring it on, says Sen. Dan Sullivan, who represents...
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Mutual aid matters: How Anchorage residents are supporting each other.

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
As residents face increasing economic challenges, grassroots organizers have stepped up to provide vital support and mutual aid.
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Murkowski shocked after Trump picks Gaetz for U.S. Attorney General

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The news that President-elect Donald Trump has selected controversy-riddled Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for the role of U.S. Attorney General was met with shock.
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Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Some lawmakers believe the governor may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.
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Begich nears victory in latest vote tally, while open primary repeal remains too close to call

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Division of Elections tallied a little more than 38,000 votes on Tuesday, bringing Republican congressional candidate Nick Begich a step closer to defeating Democratic U.S. Rep. Marty Peltola.
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Alaska-owned corporation approves $750,000 for legal fights over Ambler Road and ANWR

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The corporation is preparing to bid on an upcoming oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Wasilla Rep. David Eastman, Alaska’s most right-wing legislator, sent packing

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
It appears that the days of Rep. David Eastman spreading divisive, inflammatory and sometimes-racist rhetoric in the halls of the Alaska Legislature is set to come to an end.
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Bipartisan coalitions announce majorities in Alaska’s House and Senate

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The day after polls closed in Alaska, the state House has officially flipped from a Republican-led majority to a bipartisan majority and the Senate will stay bipartisan.
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In Alaska, the legislature is shaping up to be bipartisan

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Bipartisan-minded legislators are on track to hold onto their majority in the Senate and take control of the House.
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