Berkowitz concedes, Young back at work in Washington
Two weeks after election day, Alaska Congressman Don Young is back at work in Washington, reflecting on his victory. He was staying mum on...
Alaskans call Stevens home with mixed emotions
Alaskans are reflecting on what life will be like without "uncle Ted" in the Senate. Many are mourning the way his career ended, but...
Begich declares victory in U.S. Senate race
Democrat Mark Begich today increased his lead over Incumbent Ted Stevens in their race to represent Alaska in the US Senate next year....
Vote to remove Stevens from U.S. Senate Republican Conference postponed
Stevens may not be headed back to the Senate in January, but he survived the threat of getting kicked out of the Republican Conference...
Lame Duck Senate starts up in DC, Stevens on list of issues to address
Congress convened today for a "lame duck session," expected to last the week. Alaska's delegation is back in Washington after the campaign season. But...
Izembek land swap vote delayed to 2009
Senate Majority leader Harry Reid of Nevada said today that an anticipated lands package will not be taken up in this week's lame duck...
Vote counting continues, Begich gains a bit more over Stevens
The Division of Elections has posted additional results of its count of absentee, early and questioned ballots today, showing more than 17,000 more votes...
New state retirement enrollees watching savings slipping away in global finance slump
The global financial crisis is bringing new attention to the state's recently-changed retirement plan. New hires participating in the state's "defined contribution plan" say...
40,000 ballots set for counting tomorrow, next week
The Division of Elections will begin counting more than 40,000 remaining absentee, early and questioned ballots tomorrow, working through next Tuesday to clear up...
Washington politicos watching, talking about Stevens/Begich race
The Stevens / Begich race is being watched closely in Washington, where Republicans and Democrats are eager to see the seat fall into their...
Begich inches ahead of Stevens in US Senate race
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich has taken a 3-vote lead over Senator Ted Stevens in the latest vote count update released this afternoon by the...
Bill Weimer sentenced to 6 months in prison
Another figure in Alaska's ongoing political corruption scandal is headed to prison. Former Alaska businessman Bill Weimar was sentenced to six months in prison,...
Court denies Sea Hawk Seafood a larger share of Exxon Valdez punitive damages
A former Prince William Sound fish processor, Sea Hawk Seafoods of Valdez, has been denied a request for a larger share of the money...
Juror from Ted Stevens trial speaks publicly
One of the jurors who deliberated in the trial of Senator Ted Stevens is revealing what went on behind the scenes. Stevens was convicted...
Fairbanks Catholic Diocese highlights abuse claim deadline
The Fairbanks Catholic Diocese is trying to get out the word about an upcoming legal deadline for people who claim abuse by clergy. The...
A week later, Alaska's votes only 60% counted
The Division of Elections now faces counting close to 40% of the votes cast in last week's general election.
Dave Donaldson, APRN and Rosemarie Alexander,...
Unsure of voting outcome, legislators delay leadership decisions
The final organization of the state legislature is on hold until all the votes are counted.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Exxon Valdez plaintiffs await ruling from judge
An attorney for plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez lawsuit says federal court Judge H. Russel Holland could have a decision on a punitive damages...
Washington speculates on potential Ted Stevens reelection
Alaskans won’t likely know for another week who has won the race for its U-S Senate seat – incumbent Republican Ted Stevens or the...
The Legislature organizes bipartisan coalitions
The state House and Senate today organized their majority coalitions – even though the vote tallies in six House Districts and one Senate District...