Politics Oct 16 How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate By Geoff Bennett, Leila Jackson
Politics Oct 15 WATCH: Sullivan, Peltola face off in Alaska U.S. Senate debate Alaska's major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over the Iran war, soaring consumer prices and personal credibility Thursday during a high-stakes debate in a contest that will play into control of the closely divided chamber. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Oct 14 WATCH: Rep. Begich faces challenger Hill in a debate for Alaska's at-large House seat Republican Rep. Nick Begich will face off in a debate Wednesday against independent challenger Bill Hill. By Steff Staples
Politics Oct 13 Trump heads to Alaska in a sign of how close its Senate race may be President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. By Will Weissert, Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Oct 13 WATCH: Trump campaigns for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska President Donald Trump on Tuesday devoted a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head to Alaska — attempting to bolster a Republican incumbent senator in another sign of GOP fears about retaining control of… By Will Weissert, Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Sep 30 WATCH: Trump announces $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas pipeline By Thomas Beaumont, Darlene Superville, Will Weissert, Associated Press The announcement marks the second time this week that the Republican president has sought to highlight the promise of foreign investment made possible by his administration's trade policy in states where Republican Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns. Continue reading
Sep 30 Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve. Continue reading
Sep 29 Bear 910 vs. Backpack: It's the final showdown for Alaska's Fat Bear Week By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Fat Bear Week celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the Katmai National Park and Preserve. Continue reading
Sep 28 How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press The most biting insult in Alaska politics is to be accused of being aligned with the “Lower 48." That's code for candidates taking marching orders from powerful forces in the contiguous United States rather than sticking up for Alaskans. Continue reading
Sep 22 Battle for heavyweight crown begins as Alaska's Fat Bear Week opens By Associated Press After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Continue reading