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‘You’d be crying at the pump’: This Alaska village’s gas was $8.44 — before the Iran war

Economy Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal - June 4, 2026

Gas and heating fuel prices in rural Alaska were already high. An impending spike from the Iran war could "wipe out" communities.

Matt Buxton’s definitive way-too-early tier list of Alaska’s candidates for governor

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - June 4, 2026

The filing period for Alaska’s statewide races closed on Monday, setting up an expansive, 17-candidate field for the state’s next governor.

Trump’s war triggers extraordinary GVEA price hike, $46 a month

Commentary Dermot Cole - May 29, 2026

The average residential member of the Golden Valley Electric Association will see a $46 monthly increase in electric bills next month.

Dunleavy’s latest vetoes are a reminder that a lot will have to wait for a new governor

Opinion Matt Acuña Buxton - May 27, 2026

Alaska’s 2026 regular legislative session came to a largely smooth ending last week.

The invisible weight of the room: Grief, governance and the labor of belonging

Opinion Victoria Petersen - May 26, 2026

I stepped into the Alaska State Capitol this January in a season of quiet transformation.

Former Alaska Gov. Knowles endorses Kreiss-Tomkins for governor

Elections The Alaska Current - May 26, 2026

Former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles, the last Democrat to win Alaska's governorship, has endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Following bruising last-minute push for AKLNG subsidy, legislators slow it down for the special session

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - May 23, 2026

Lawmakers adjourned the regular session on Wednesday in a largely uneventful final day, at least compared to the mayhem of Monday's attempt to force through a multibillion-dollar subsidy in the form of state and local tax cuts.

Alaska Republicans commandeer anti-smoking bill to legalize ‘super cool’ cigar lounges

Health Matt Acuña Buxton - May 20, 2026

A measure aimed at curbing youth smoking and vaping will now also legalize what one Republican insisted are “super popular, super cool” cigar lounges.

Dunleavy vetoes pension bill after legislators try and fail to pass massive pipeline subsidy

News Matt Acuña Buxton - May 19, 2026

Under the gun to pass a bill by midnight or face a veto of the public pension bill, lawmakers in the House tried to slam through the AKLNG bill.

No Alaska experience? No problem. Gov. Dunleavy rehires AG Cox after legislators reject his appointment

News Matt Acuña Buxton - May 18, 2026

Legislators have sparred with Gov. Mike Dunleavy throughout his time in office, especially when it comes to his picks for the state’s boards and commissions.

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Legislators call on Alaska election officials to reverse voter purge that hit new citizens

Candy to consultants. Alaska’s campaign finance reports drill down to sweets, but obscure the big ad buys

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