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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.
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.
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.
Anchorage judge rules that imprisoned Democrat will remain on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot
The decision, which will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court, said Eric Hafner is qualified to run but not to take office.
The debate between Harris and Trump wasn’t close — and 4 other takeaways
Tuesday’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was a contrast from the debate that forced President Biden from the race.
Trump and Harris will meet face-to-face for the first time on Tuesday’s debate stage
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris didn't directly interact during his term. She debated Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, in 2020.
Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was ‘pushed aside’ by Trump aides
The statement comes in response to NPR's reporting on an altercation during former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington.
Peltola and Begich square off in their first forum of the year
The leading candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat vied for the support of the oil industry at an Anchorage conference.
Federal government to maintain protections for 28 million acres of Alaska D-1 lands
The move is widely supported by Alaska tribal and conservation groups, but is opposed by the state and its U.S. senators.
RurAL CAP connects small businesses — including fishing boats — with federal energy dollars
RurAL CAP staff can help small businesses navigate applying for REAP grants, which pay up to 50% of many energy upgrades' costs.
RFK is ending his presidential bid in key states, urging supporters to vote for Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is suspending his long-shot run and removing his name from ballots in battleground states.
Nancy Dahlstrom drops out of Alaska’s U.S. House race
Dahlstrom announced the end of her candidacy after placing third in the primary, behind Democrat Mary Peltola and fellow Republican Nick Begich III.
Matt Salisbury is the No. 4 candidate in Alaska’s U.S. House voting. Who is he?
After primary election day, Salisbury was in line to join Mary Peltola, Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom in Alaska’s final four.
Alaska delegation asks Biden to act on Canadian mining near transboundary rivers
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Rep. Mary Peltola expressed concern over Canadian mining impacts on U.S. communities.
Southeast tribes seek a pause on Canadian mine near B.C. border
An attorney says the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission hopes to ensure tribes "are not sidelined" by projects.
It’s Peltola, Begich, Dahlstrom in U.S. House race
The primary prunes the candidates from a dozen to four. Frequent candidate Gerald Heikes gained name recognition from a negative ad campaign.
9th Circuit lifts closure of Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery
A three-judge panel partially reversed a lower court ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Washington-based Wild Fish Conservancy.
Peltola still holds fundraising cash advantage in U.S. House race, new figures show
In the past month, Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola has raised more money than her Republican competitors and has more cash on hand.
Advocates, Murkowski seek next steps after Native boarding school report
Alaska boarding-school survivors and Sen. Lisa Murkowski applaud the federal report, but say it tells only part of the story.
Mail delays postpone the start of pre-Election Day voting in parts of rural Alaska
Democrats expressed worries about the effect of a delay in early voting in some rural areas on Mary Peltola's campaign for U.S. House.
Alaska leaders work together following ‘devastating’ glacial flooding in Juneau
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski toured neighborhoods that experienced record-breaking flooding.
Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
Supporters hope the Democratic Governors Association chair, former teacher and congressman can pick up Midwest votes.
Deb Haaland’s push to protect Indigenous people disappoints some Native leaders
As a member of Congress, she passed a bill to hold the executive branch accountable for persistent violent crime in Native communities.
Alaska officials echo federal push to promote healing after boarding schools report
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and state lawmakers have pushed for a Native-led documentation effort, saying the report underscores the need.
Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together
The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets.
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