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Dan Sullivan’s in line for ‘million-dollar jackpot’ under bill that ended the shutdown

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - November 13, 2025

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...

State of the Race: Polling-informed gubernatorial power rankings

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - November 13, 2025

A lot has happened since the last power rankings of the race for the next governor of Alaska.

Sullivan refuses to accept his share of the blame for Sullivan Shutdown

Federal Government Dermot Cole - November 10, 2025

Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is campaigning for reelection, refuses to admit that he is part of the problem in Washington, D.C.

Galvanized by success in national elections, progressives turn up the heat on Begich, Sullivan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - November 7, 2025

A food drive outside Begich's office featured fiery condemnations of the Republican and his party.

Poll: Democrats have a good shot in Alaska’s governor’s – even if it isn’t Peltola on the ballot

News Matt Acuña Buxton - November 7, 2025

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.

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Economy Victoria Petersen - November 4, 2025

Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest.

Polling: It’s Peltola’s choice for 2026 elections

News Matt Acuña Buxton - November 3, 2025

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

There’s no good time to halt SNAP benefits, but now is particularly bad

Cartoon Matt Acuña Buxton - October 31, 2025

More than 66,000 Alaskans are set to lose access to federally backed food aid this weekend.

State asks Alaska Supreme Court to roll back abortion access

Health Matt Acuña Buxton - October 31, 2025

Since 2021, Alaskans have had more options to seek abortion care, but a case before the Alaska Supreme Court could change that.

Trump claims China could finance Alaska oil and gas projects

Federal Government Dermot Cole - October 30, 2025

Donald Trump claimed Thursday that China might get in on the act.

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U.S. Rep. Nick Begich told legislators to get on board with the LNG pipeline project. They’ve got questions.

The wrong approach to putting Alaska first

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