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 News8h 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
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
Geothermal exploration on Alaska’s Mount Augustine to receive millions in federal fundingAn Energy Department grant could provide up to $8 million for Anchorage-based geothermal energy company GeoAlaska.Anchorage Daily News6d agoWhole story →Planetgeothermal funding announcement
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 News6d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeftc ai investigation
