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Alaska found a way to elect more moderates. Now voters might end it.
Alaskans will decide in November whether to ditch a system that allows four primary candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the general election.
How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race
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.
A Front Desk That Never Sleeps
One job where AI chatbots have proven their utility is 24-hour customer service for all manner of businesses.
A New York Times article claimed hostility by Mary Peltola. Will it affect Alaska’s Senate race?
Additional reporting shows conflicts between Alaskans and East Coast staff during Peltola’s term in Congress.
Alaskans Dismayed, But Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her Staff
Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs would not change their vote.
Characteristics of Leadership: Corruption
Knowledgeable Alaskans share methods of effective leadership. This month: when corruption spoils the whole organization.
Opinion: No one should have to choose between healthcare and paying the bills
Healthcare policies should make it easier for Alaskans to get care before they reach a crisis.
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 expectations.
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates | NewsRadio WILK
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates.
Opinion: When political money flows into Alaska, voters deserve to know whose it is
Ballot Measure 2 would do more than change how Alaskans vote; it would also repeal campaign-finance disclosure rules adopted in 2020.
Ketchikan business nationally spotlighted for serving up Alaskan oysters
The Alaskan Oyster Shack was just featured in Food & Wine magazine for having one of the best dishes of the month.
These wolves in Alaska ate all the deer. Then, they did something unexpected
Wolves on an Alaskan island are showing a remarkable adaptation.
Will the Real Dan Sullivan Please Stand Up?
A U.S. Senate race has revealed just how many Alaskan men have the same name.
Thousands of Alaskans to see health insurance costs rise sharply, after years of increases
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska's rates on the marketplace have already nearly doubled over the past five years, according to recent reporting by the Anchorage Daily News.
After years of increases, thousands of Alaskans will again see a sharp spike in health insurance rates
The coming rate increases are driven in part by the expiration of federal tax credits.
Stunned by a glowing green light: what happened when the ground lit up at night? - Futura-Sciences
The Aurora Hunter of Alaska Vincent Ledvina is a doctoral student in space physics, but don’t be fooled by the academic credentials—he’s also a social media star. Ledvina scours the Alaskan skies night after night, always on the lookout for the magical spectacle of the Northern Lights, and he regularly...
Trump Rewrites Corporate Norms With Arctic Mining Deal
The federal government granted a permit to build a road through Alaskan wilderness. In exchange, it gets part of a mining company.
New Skipper Science App program to fill data gaps in Bristol Bay sport fishery
In all Alaskan fisheries, good data is a critical part of management. But the collection of that data doesn't have to be left to just scientists. Within Bristol Bay's sport fishery, there's a new way for guides to report their catches and observations, helping build a robust record of Bristol Bay catches.
The science of Alaska’s bees: What researchers are learning
For decades, scientists knew surprisingly little about Alaska’s native bees. Now, Alaskans working together to understand the bees that pollinate the North.
New Alaska law will allow pharmacists to provide more healthcare
Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care and medications for opioid use disorder.
Opinion: The cost of Trump’s war on science will be measured in Alaska
When federal agencies lose expertise and data, Alaskans lose tools for navigating storms, fisheries, wildfires and a changing climate.
HOTWORX Franchise Expands to Alaska, Starting in Wasilla
Former Alaskans return with a new fitness trend: hot yoga, hot pilates, and hot cycle sessions held in saunas to keep muscles limber and lithe.
Democrats’ Great Alaskan Hope
Mary Peltola, the Democrat most likely to win a red-state Senate seat this year, is largely unknown outside her home state. That’s not a coincidence.
Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea
Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.
BBB warns Alaskans about businesses pressuring customers to change online reviews
Better Business Bureau representatives are urging consumers to document and report instances in which a business pressures a customer to remove or soften an online review, warning the practice can undermine information people rely on when deciding where to spend their money.
Brad Pitt fights for survival in 'Heart of the Beast' trailer as fans say he's 'cooler' than younger actors
Brad Pitt stars as a former Navy Seal fighting for survival in Alaskan wilderness in the new thriller "Heart of the Beast," directed by David Ayer.
Brad Pitt and a dog take on wolves and the Alaskan wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast' trailer
In David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast,' Brad Pitt stars as a former soldier who is fighting for survival in Alaska alongside his combat dog.
Alaskans Reel From the Loss of National Science Foundation Ocean-Monitoring Instruments
In the nation’s fastest-warming state with a multi-billion-dollar fishing industry and storm-threatened coastal communities, scientists say the federal government’s decommission of a deepwater sensor system is ill-timed and wrong-headed.
'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead in Washington state river at the age of 42
Matt Brown, who starred on "Alaskan Bush People" from 2014 to 2019, has died at 43. His brother Bear Brown confirmed the death on social media Saturday.
Opinion: The science behind Alaska’s predator control programs
Responsible management can support both healthy wildlife populations and the consumptive and nonconsumptive uses Alaskans value.
Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest
Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance to unseat Senator Dan Sullivan.
A 2025 Alaskan tsunami was one of the largest on record, new research finds
A tsunami that rocked an Alaskan fjord in 2025 was the second largest ever recorded and formed a standing wave that sloshed for a day.
Healthcare cuts threaten Sullivan’s reelection chances in Alaska
Alaskans have been hit hard by the healthcare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lapsed Obamacare subsidies, presenting a prime target for Democrats seeking to oust Republican Sen. Dan Sull…
More than 5,000 Alaskan NGOs, business owners, and citizens sign letter calling for legislation to ban bottom trawling
Nearly 5,000 Alaskan NGOs, local business owners, and citizens sign letter calling for legislation to ban bottom trawling
A Critical Political Season Could Decide if Alaska Is a Failed ‘Petrostate’
A governor who spent two terms cutting services to preserve Alaskans’ oil-funded annual checks is leaving office. Voters must now decide what comes next for the state’s faltering fiscal model.
No health insurance? Here are other ways to access affordable health care in Alaska
Around 25,000 Alaskans are facing skyrocketing insurance costs in 2026. So we found some other options for accessing affordable care.
Tickets Available for 2026 Alaska Nanooks All-Sports Banquet on April 2
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics has announced that a limited number of public tickets are now available for the 2026 All Sports Banquet, set for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the 8 Star Event Center.
Alaska to highlight rich sports history with ‘Week of Dreams Kickoff’
Visitors to the Mountain View Library on Thursday will have a chance to both read and hear about the rich history of Alaskan athletics.
Alaskan family moved to Michigan for wrestling and started a dynasty
The Manuel family moved from Alaska to Michigan for better wrestling opportunities for their 7 daughters. It has paid off in a big way at Romeo HS.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
The Alaskan reminded her fellow Republicans that they claimed to oppose any new federal election laws just a few years ago, insisting that the issue should be left to states.
Gray wolves are hunting sea otters and no one knows how
On a remote Alaskan island, gray wolves are rewriting the rulebook by hunting sea otters — a behavior few scientists ever expected to see. Researchers are now uncovering how these coastal wolves adapted to marine hunting, what it means for land–sea ecosystems, and whether this ancient predator–prey relationship is re-emerging as sea otters recover.
Trump Administration declares pristine Alaskan seafloor “open for business,” mocks environmental safeguards - Greenpeace
At a time of accelerating ocean, climate, and biodiversity crisis, the priority should be on protecting these ecosystems, not opening new frontiers of extraction.
Alaska’s third-largest political party votes to dissolve, raising uncertainty for its 19,000 members
The Alaskan Independence Party “has for some time been legally alive yet spiritually dead,” its leaders said.
Alaska set to receive $272M to overhaul its rural health care system
Alaska was awarded more money than any state except for Texas — and far more per person, roughly $365 per Alaskan.
Thousands of Alaskans face health care ‘cliff’ in the new year amid gridlock in Congress
Alaska’s U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan said they are still working on extending health care subsidies that expire on Dec. 31.