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On development, Peltola follows the lead of Alaska’s regional Native corporations

Rep. Mary Peltola is in a close race against Republican Nick Begich, who has criticized her on the state’s mining and drilling projects.
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As early voting opens, Peltola and Begich meet for last face-to-face forum before Election Day

The two leading candidates in Alaska’s U.S. House election appeared at a forum hosted by the Anchorage Chamber.
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U.S. intel officials say Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz

Intelligence officials say Russia was behind a video making lurid and false claims about the Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
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For Alaska’s leading U.S. House candidates, a grueling travel week that was — and wasn’t — unusual

Nick Begich and Rep. Mary Peltola saw three debates in three days, spanning more than 1,000 miles on the campaign trail.

Peltola, Begich face off in amiable Debate for the State

The candidates for U.S. House offered differing views on abortion and presidential elections while showcasing a difference in personal style.
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That ad claiming Begich ‘sold phony medical devices’? Here’s the backstory.

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola is running an attack ad on her Republican opponent, disparaging how he made his personal wealth.
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At U.S. House debate in Kodiak, candidates differ on future of Alaska fisheries

Nick Begich emphasized fighting for the state, Mary Peltola focused on support in Congress and John Howe called himself a "third wheel."
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Can ghost guns be regulated as firearms? The Supreme Court will decide.

The government says ghost guns kits count as a firearm under a 1968 law. But challengers contend “a kit of parts is not a weapon.”

Many Alaska voters say they want parties to work together. What do they mean?

Politicians in Alaska have a long history of working across party lines. How they talk about that cooperation seems to matter.
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Who is the real JD Vance? And 4 other takeaways from the vice-presidential debate

Running mates are unlikely to make a major difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.
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Alaska Federation of Natives will not hold a U.S. House candidate forum

The event is normally a key part of statewide political campaigns but was squeezed out by other priorities, a top organizer said.
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Congress passes a short-term spending bill. Alaska delegation votes yes.

A group of hard-right House Republicans voted no.
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For the first time, America has an Arctic ambassador, and he’s Alaskan

Michael Sfraga, from Fairbanks, is "probably the most recognized go-to Arctic expert that we have," Sen. Lisa Murkowski says.
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Peltola bill would lift ban on bringing puppies through Canada

The bill aims to ease the burdens of a CDC rule that took effect in August, at least for dogs coming from countries at low rabies risk.
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Alaska on Trump’s mind: He endorses Begich and confuses Arctic refuge with Afghanistan air base

The former president says Nick Begich will fight for MAGA policies. In other Alaska news, Trump twice referred to ANWR as "Bagram."
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In Arctic, Putin is flexing the strength of his alliances, Murkowski says

It's the joint nature of the exercises off Alaska that are unusual, the U.S. senator says. In response, the Army sent soldiers to Shemya.
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Sen. Murkowski joins Democrats to support IVF bill

Republicans, including Sen. Dan Sullivan, blocked the IVF bill. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins were the only GOP senators to support it.
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NORAD detects, intercepts 2 Russian aircraft off Alaska’s coast

U.S. aircraft escorted the Russian maritime reconnaissance/anti-submarine planes through international airspace Wednesday.
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Alaska Supreme Court rejects Democrats’ attempt to remove candidate from U.S. House ballot

Eric Hafner will appear on the ballot alongside Democrat Mary Peltola, Republican Nick Begich and the Alaskan Independence Party’s John Wayne Howe.
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Alaska Supreme Court considers legal challenge to imprisoned out-of-state Democrat’s U.S. House run

A lower court dismissed the Alaska Democratic Party's lawsuit on Tuesday, but the party was granted an emergency appeal.