Politics Sep 28 How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Science Sep 22 Battle for heavyweight crown begins as Alaska's Fat Bear Week opens After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. By Associated Press
Politics Sep 20 Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary The August primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how Alaska voters select their candidates and was the latest example of how the real-world experience of state voting changes don't always line up neatly with… By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Aug 26 Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina’s general election ballot, notching another win for President Donald Trump after he threw his support behind the political novice. By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
Politics Aug 26 Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator has advanced to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Aug 21 2 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska By Becky Bohrer, Josh Funk, Associated Press The twin-engine Cessna 441 had taken off from Anchorage and was headed for the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport about 450 miles west when it crashed around midday Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 7:46 What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat… Continue watching
Aug 19 Progressive scores upset victory in Florida, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections By Jill Colvin, Mike Catalini, Associated Press As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's… Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 4:28 The growing debate over big money influence in American politics By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It’s part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck… Continue watching
Aug 18 What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more By Jill Colvin, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Tuesday's contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress, where Republicans have a narrow edge, and offer a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term. Continue reading