Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy JacksonThe debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.Anchorage Daily News14h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritymaine senate debate
Vice President JD Vance holds Fairbanks rally to boost Republican candidatesIt’s unclear how effective Vance’s support will be in Alaska’s U.S. Senate and House races, with voters increasingly concerned about high fuel and other costs as the war in Iran continues.Anchorage Daily News1d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityalaska senate election rally
As an outdoor writer and author, Bill Sherwonit has been a mainstay of Alaska’s literary landscapeSherwonit has penned 15 books and was a sports and outdoors writer with the Anchorage Times.Anchorage Daily News2d agoWhole story →Culture
2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the general electionIn the Nov. 3 election, Alaskans will decide consequential races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.Anchorage Daily News2d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska general election
Thousands of public servants are stuck waiting for student loan forgivenessA federal program intended to help borrowers catch up on payments has been bogged down by staffing cuts and a surge in applications.Anchorage Daily News2d agoWhole story →Educationpslf buyback backlog
PACs pour tens of millions into Alaska’s congressional races, with Senate race dominating spendingSince mid-July, PACs have spent $58 per Alaskan on political advertising.Anchorage Daily News6d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska midterm elections
Federal Trade Commission launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAIThe probe reflects a focus by Trump administration officials on using existing laws to tame artificial intelligence safety risks.Anchorage Daily News7d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeftc ai investigation