Democrats Tom Begich and Ed Wesley are running to succeed Ellis. Republicans Wasilla Rep. Lynn Gattis and David Wilson are running for Huggins’ Senate seat.
Interior
Medfra fire spreads rapidly, encompassing over 8,000 acres
Dozens of firefighters are battling a wildfire northeast of McGrath that has grown rapidly over the past few days.
Legislature passes budget taking big bite from Constitutional Budget Reserve
It’s not clear how Gov. Bill Walker will respond to a spending plan that doesn’t address Alaska’s longterm state fiscal imbalance.
Walker ally resigns from gas line board for state Senate run
In his resignation letter, Democrat Luke Hopkins said the legislature “has utterly failed Alaskans.”
BP selling multimillion dollar Anchorage building
In a statement, the company says the sale will “reduce costs and free up capital, allowing BP to focus on its core business.”
Justice still sought 1 year after Kavairlook killing
Even though one suspect is facing murder charges, the alleged shooter remains at large.