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 News5d agoWhole story →Governmentalaska midterm elections
NY governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee Cornell rape investigation, removing case from the DAGov. Kathy Hochul said she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case.Anchorage Daily News5d agoWhole story →JusticeKathy Hochulcornell rape investigation
Tennessee fails to execute Christa Gail Pike in two attemptsTennessee Gov. Bill Lee late Wednesday halted the state’s remaining scheduled execution for the rest of the year and ordered an outside investigation.Anchorage Daily News6d agoWhole story →JusticeBill Leetennessee execution failure
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
