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Nikiski Republican Mike Chenault named Speaker of the state House

The House has also announced its leadership structure - and most of its committee chairmanship positions. Mike Chenault of Nikiski will be Speaker. Dave Donaldson,...

Stevens and Young leading respective Congressional races

It will be several days before the final vote tallies are in for Alaska's seats in the U.S. Senate and House. With more than...

Governor Palin back on the job Thursday

Sarah Palin returns to Alaska tonight, no longer a Republican Vice Presidential contender. Palin's spokesman Bill McCallister says the Governor will ride the McCain/Palin...

Tune to APRN stations at 9pm; follow us on Twitter

APRN stations around Alaska will begin offering Alaska-focused election results starting at 9:00pm tonight. For those with a computer available, you can also follow...

Election Day on APRN

APRN will offer 2 hours of live Alaska election results coverage tonight starting at 9:00pm on participating APRN stations statewide. We'll have the latest...

Alaskans flock to the polls

Like voters across the country, Alaskans appear to be turning out in big numbers today to cast their ballots. Anne Feidt, APRN - Anchorage Download audio

Personnel Board clears Palin of misconduct in Monegan firing

The investigator for the State Personnel Board has found there is quote "no probable cause" to believe Governor Palin did anything unlawful in firing...

Stevens trial juror admits to lying about absence in strange press meeting

A juror who disappeared from Senator Ted Stevens' federal trial admitted today that she lied to the court about why she left town suddenly...

Alaska on track for record voter turnout

Alaska is on its way to a huge voter turnout for tomorrow's general election, if the people voting early and casting absentee ballots are...

Ted Stevens denies guilt

Last night Senator Ted Stevens continued his refusal to resign or retire from the U-S Senate, despite calls from members of his...

Don Young accrues dollars for legal expense fund

Alaska Congressman Don Young received $23,000 for his legal expense fund in the year’s third quarter.  The money came in between July and the...

Stevens trial judge orders juror to explain herself to the court

The federal judge who presided over the Senator Ted Stevens trial has ordered a missing juror to explain herself to the court.  Judge Emmet...

Ted Stevens returns to Alaska – trails in polls

Senator Ted Stevens returned home to Alaska last night. Stevens greeted well wishers at a PenAir h buy cheap kamagra uk anger at his...

Convicted Ted Stevens will be able to vote

Senator Ted Stevens will be able vote in next week's election, despite being a convicted felon. The Alaska Department of...

Investigation into Katmai sinking now heads to Seattle

The investigation into the sinking of the fishing vessel Katmai in the Bering Sea is moving to Seattle following a hearing this week in...

Ted Stevens returns to Alaska

Senator Ted Stevens returns to Alaska this evening to campaign for reelection. He only has six days to reach out to voters before the...

What happens if Alaska's U.S. Senate seat is vacated?

With calls coming from within his own party for him to resign, Senator Ted Stevens continues to refuse to step down. If he is...

National stage gives Alaskans new perspective on Governor Palin

A University of Alaska Fairbanks journalism professor who’s covered politics in Alaska and as foreign correspondent says Alaskans have learned more about Sarah Palin...

Palin and McCain call for Stevens to step down

Governor Sarah Palin is calling for Senator Ted Stevens to step down because of his felony convictions.  A Washington DC jury found Stevens guilty...

As a convicted felon, Stevens may not be able to vote

The Division of Elections does not yet know if Senator Stevens will be able to cast a ballot for himself next week, because he’s...