The fate of Alaska’s smaller public radio stations is in doubt after Congress passed a bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Politics
Alaska senators split vote on first step to passing $9B clawback bill
The rescission bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and slash foreign aid cleared a procedural hurdle Tuesday night.
Anchorage podiatrist joins all-Republican field in 2026 Alaska governor’s race
Matt Heilala said he’s skilled at working with people with whom he disagrees. Though he’s a frequent Republican donor, he cast himself as straddling political fault lines.
Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor
James Parkin filed a letter of intent to run for governor on July 1. He is one of six Republican candidates entered in Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race.
National Democrats are ‘salivating’ over a Mary Peltola bid for US Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be ‘wide open’ too.
The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and Outside are anxiously awaiting a decision about which office Peltola will run for.
Alaska’s US Rep. Begich: ‘No doubt’ before vote on big congressional budget bill
Alaska’s lone member of the House says new Arctic oil drilling opportunities represent a huge gain for the state, downplays federal benefit cuts.