Elections
Letter Warns of Potential End to Free Elections
Alaskan resident expresses concern over federal control of state elections.
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The April 7 election will decide Anchorage Assembly and School Board seats, as well as ballot proposals.
Anchorage Republican self-funds governor's race campaign
Early campaign finance records show doctor and wife have contributed nearly $1.3 million to his bid.
Legislative Policy
Alaska's Pension Problem Driving Away Workforce
Lack of retirement stability for public sector workers hurts recruitment and retention in the state.
Alaska Senate Passes Bill Allowing Physician Assistants to Practice Independently
The bill would remove the state's current requirement that all physician assistants work under a formal collaborative agreement with physicians.
Alaska Lawmaker Proposes Lowering Override Threshold for Budget Vetoes
Constitutional amendment would give legislature more power to override governor's spending decisions
Immigration
Opinion: Alaska's Congressional Delegation Remains Silent on Masked ICE Enforcement
As federal operations stall and uncertainty spreads, the absence of visible leadership from Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich has become part of the crisis itself.
ICE Detains Mother and Children, Including 5-Year-Old, in Soldotna
Lawyer says family has no criminal record and was taken into custody despite having a U.S. citizen spouse.
Outrage Grows Over Killing of Minneapolis ICU Nurse by ICE Agents
Family and colleagues say Alex Pretti was a caring, compassionate person, not a "domestic terrorist" as claimed by Trump officials.
U.S. Military
Alaskan Calls for Constitutional Accountability and Compassion in War
Letter to the editor raises concerns over civilian casualties and lack of congressional oversight in military actions involving Iran and Gaza.
Letter Suggests Sending Navy Hospital Ships to Alaska, Not Greenland
Writer questions whether remote Alaskan villages could benefit more from U.S. medical resources than Greenland.
Alaska to Preserve Part of Black Veterans Memorial Bridge
State will replace aging span but keep two trestles as tribute to WWII-era Black soldiers who built the Alaska Highway
Commentary
Alaskan Resident Questions American Freedoms Defended in Iran Conflict
Letter writer seeks clarity on rationale for military actions
Letter Calls for 'World's Greatest Liar and Crook' Trophy for Trump
Anchorage resident criticizes Trump's Nobel Peace Prize and 'Champion of Coal' awards
Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Fulfill Oversight Duties
Opinion piece calls on Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich to investigate executive misconduct, regardless of party affiliation.
- Bangladeshi Man Accused of Exploiting Hundreds of Teens Extradited to US
- Bangladeshi Man Accused of Exploiting Hundreds of Teen Girls Extradited to US
- Bangladeshi National Extradited to Alaska in Major Child Exploitation Case
- Alaska's Pension Problem Driving Away Workforce
- Alaska Vows to Address High Rates of Sexual Violence
- Alaska Senate Passes Bill Allowing Physician Assistants to Practice Independently
