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State ignores election law with Sullivan ballot listing
The Alaska Supreme Court says that the Division of Elections cannot keep Dan “Senator” Sullivan off the ballot and it must follow the established rules in listing his name.But the Division of Elections posted this sample ballot later Monday that does not follow the law in three ways—it ignores the candidate’s choice to be called Dan, refuses to list his Republican affiliation and refers to Sen. Dan Sullivan as the incumbent.The state claim that only one candidate is eligible to be called Dan
Alaska Supreme Court rules Dan J. Sullivan eligible to run for US Senate
A polling place sign at the State Office Building in Juneau on Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo by Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Alaska Division of Elections to include Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg on the primary ballot as a candidate for U.S. Senate.The ruling upholding a lower court’s decision came just hours after oral arguments in a fast-tracked case ahead of the division’s deadline to certify and print primary election ballots at noon on Tuesday. The Alaska
Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants
A teacher holds a student’s baby while his class completes coursework at a high school for young parents in Spokane, Wash. U.S. Health and Human Services sent termination letters to 53 of 67 grantees under the Office of Population Affairs’ Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program on Friday, June 26. (Photo by Camilla Forte/The Hechinger Report)A spokesperson for U.S. Health and Human Services confirmed to Stateline on Friday that the agency is canceling 53 out of 67 grants, worth about $68 million, und
Here is what's happening in Nome on Fourth of July
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, plans are shaping up for the 124th celebration of Independence Day, on Saturday, July 4. Traditionally, the Anvil Mountain Run kicked off Fourth of July festivities in Nome at 8 a.m. However, organizers this year decided to hold the run a day earlier, on Friday, July 3. The reason: Several of the participants have mentioned that the date switch would be more convenient for weekend plans, said Reba Lean, one of volunteers organizing the run this year
MILLER HOPES HIS 184.6-POUND FISH HANGS ON TO WIN HALIBUT DERBY
Shane Miller, currently 1st Place in the Valdez Halibut DerbyVALDEZ, Alaska – Shane Miller used a jigging rod with a green squid and herring to catch the 184.6-pound halibut that won him $1,000 in the Valdez Halibut Hullabaloo Tournament last week. His fish remains in the lead to win the top prize in the Valdez Halibut Derby. Miller said he enjoys the hands-on experience of jigging. “I’m not a fan of just bait and waiting for the circle hook to do all the work,” said Miller. “I like the activity
MILLER HOPES HIS 184.6-POUND FISH HANGS ON TO WIN HALIBUT DERBY
VALDEZ, Alaska – Shane Miller used a jigging rod with a green squid and herring to catch the 184.6-pound halibut that won him $1,000 in the Valdez Halibut Hullabaloo Tournament last week. His fish remains in the lead to win the top prize in the Valdez Halibut Derby. Miller said he enjoys the hands-on experience of jigging. “I’m not a fan of just bait and waiting for the circle hook to do all the work,” said Miller. “I like the activity of fishing and setting the hook.” The size of the winning ha
One Of Alaska's Most Beautiful Islands Has Black Sand And Views You Can't Miss
Tropical island vacations are lovely, but for outdoor adventurers keen on hiking and wildlife viewing head to this remote island for a different kind of beauty.
Where did Anchorage’s 24-hour restaurants go?
A late night staple known for greasy spoon grub, Leroy’s Family Restaurant in Midtown, used to operate around the clock but ...
Inmate dies during visitation at Anchorage jail, officials say
The 31-year-old had been in custody for four days when his death occurred, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.
Rubio on Kremlin complaints about failure to uphold "spirit of Anchorage": "There was no agreement in Alaska"
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that no agreements on Ukraine were reached during last year's summit between US ...
Former Republican state Senator Natasha von Imhof enters race for Anchorage mayor
Born and raised in Anchorage, von Imhof served on the local school board from 2012 to 2015 and in the state Senate as a Republican from 2017 to 2023.
Alaska's past and present baseball history helps kick off 'Week of Dreams' for America250 celebration
Jun. 28—As the state's official historian, Katie Ringsmuth was tasked by the governor to oversee part of Alaska's celebration for the America250 campaign. She thought to herself, what better way to begin celebrating the nation's 250th birthday than with one of its oldest sports and favorite pastime: baseball. "We do it a little different up here, and this is another great opportunity to not ...
Alaska gasline corp. board member calls lawmakers ‘mosquitoes’ in AKLNG tax cut talks
A board member with the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, which is a part owner of the proposed AKLNG gas ...
Alaska districts close 12 schools this year, amid severe budget cuts
Alaska saw an unprecedented wave of school closures this year. District officials grappling with severe budget shortfalls ...
49 down, one to go: A ‘Run for America’ makes it to Alaska
Noah Coughlan is embarking on a run across America to learn what the American people think when they see their flag ...
Seeing is believing: Anchorage teens learn from local legends at Alaska Solstice Football Camp
Jun. 27—When Duncan Shackelford first started putting on the annual Alaska Solstice Football Camp 11 years ago, it was originally just for offensive and defensive linemen, and only 14 youths participated. It's grown significantly over the past decade, and just when he thought last year's attendance record of nearly 150 kids couldn't be beat, this year's camp more than doubled that figure. Just ...
Former Oklahoma trooper nominated by Trump to head up ICE
Security stands outside Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters during a Congressional Hispanic Caucus rally on Feb. 3, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency tasked with carrying out the president’s mass deportation campaign. Richard “Lance” Schroyer’s nomination on June 27 comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decisio
US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump, ruling states can accept ballots after Election Day
Greg Lange of Bismarck, North Dakota, drops off his absentee ballot and his wife's at the Bismarck Burleigh County Office Building on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to the Trump administration and some Republican states that had urged the justices to require all ballots to arrive by the close of polls.In a 5-4 decision, the court found that federal law
Sunny Day Photo Contest
Long, summer days are here! Share a photo of your favorite Summer moment so far. It could be an adventure or a gorgeous view- sunny sky’s the limit!var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?o():!gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?window.addEventL
OPINION: All coupons have an expiration date, even for a gas pipeline
<p>Businesses routinely offer discounts and coupons as enticements to get people to spend money or to buy something they wouldn’t normally purchase if they had to pay full price.</p>