Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
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Murkowski says she’ll support Jackson for US Supreme Court
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she wants to reject the “corrosive politicization” of Supreme Court confirmation.
Sarah Palin among 50 candidates running to fill remainder of Don Young’s term in US House
Palin joins more than 50 other people who have filed to represent Alaska in the U.S House of Representatives.
Don Young eulogized as deal-maker and dad
While Congress members and staffers spoke of Young’s gruff manner and bipartisan deal-making, one of Young’s two daughters told of his devotion to family.
Don Young, never one to stand on ceremony, lies in state in US Capitol
“Don was strong in his faith and strong in his language,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said. “And we’ve got to be honest: Don was as rough as Alaska’s wild.”
What if we spring forward and never fall back? What permanent daylight saving time would mean for Alaska.
Alaska never got the full benefit — or paid a big price — for daylight saving time. The annoyance could soon end.
Don Young: The man, the myth, the malapropisms
The Alaska congressman is remembered for his bombast but had a softer side, too.
Alaska Congressman Don Young has died
Young, a former teacher, trapper and riverboat captain from Fort Yukon was first elected to Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat in 1973 and has held it ever since.
Crude logic: 3 reasons why Alaska’s oil can’t replace Russian imports
With crude oil, all barrels aren't the same.
Alaskan, at 20, launches on a one-man mission to help Ukrainians. What’s a dad to do?
Someone has to help war refugees. Ryan White is heading to a Polish border town with bags of medical supplies.
Why Sen. Sullivan voted against a bill to fund government, aid Ukraine and renew VAWA
Sen. Sullivan says he supports much of the $1.5 trillion bill but wasn't given enough time to read it.
Unlimited: Floodgates are open for campaign cash in Alaska
You can now give unlimited funds to state and local candidates in Alaska.
Russia’s war strains Arctic Council; 7 member nations call Ukraine attack ‘flagrant violation’ of council values
It’s an unprecedented development for the Arctic Council. It formed in 1996 with the idea that the Arctic should be a zone of peace and cooperation. Now, Russia's war in Europe is spilling over into the region.
Murkowski and Sullivan strike familiar Alaska themes in response to Russian attack on Ukraine
Alaska’s U.S. senators renew calls to advance home-state priorities in response to Russia's war.
Anchorage sees return of Fur Rondy sled dog races after COVID hiatus
Nineteen dog teams launched from Fourth Avenue amid familiar rituals and unusual weather.
Alaska delegation condemns Putin’s aggression; senators say Biden could do more
Murkowski and Sullivan say Biden's crisis energy policy falls short
Biden administration deals setback to Ambler road
In a court filing Tuesday, the administration agreed with road opponents that the environmental analysis of the project is flawed.
Murkowski touts infrastructure success, tells Legislature she’s fighting Biden admin daily for resource development
Condemned by her party, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski gave an address to the Legislature marked by her moderate brand of politics.
Bill from Alaska delegation would allow cruises to bypass Canada ports again
Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas, a quantum-class cruise ship, in Skagway’s port. (Claire Stremple/KHNS)
Alaska’s congressional delegation wants to extend the waiver of a law that makes Alaska-bound cruise ships stop in Canada.
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Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant kicks off run for US House
Constant is running as a Democrat against longtime Congressman Don Young.
VAWA bill in Senate would expand power of up to 30 Alaska tribal courts
Tribes in the pilot program would be able to try and sentence anyone who commits domestic violence, rape or related crimes in their villages, even if the offender is non-Native.