Both secured enough votes to advance to the general election, but Peltola made waves by finishing with a sizable lead over the incumbent. The post Mary Peltola finishes ahead of GOP US Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate primary first appeared on The Alaska Current .
At least two polling stations in rural Alaska opened late for the Tuesday statewide primary election, the Alaska Division of Elections confirmed late Tuesday, and observers independently reported other sites also opened late. The problem was most acute in the southwestern village of Nunapitchuk, where bad weather grounded flights and kept elections workers from opening […] The post Some rural…
With Republicans racing to undercut Peltola’s bipartisan appeal in the pivotal race, the Democrat says she doesn’t need Lower 48 help. The post Mary Peltola rejects Kamala Harris’ endorsement, tells Lower 48 politicians to steer clear first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Dogs are not allowed as permanent residents, but they can now be enlisted in the ongoing campaign to keep the Pribilof Islands rat-free. The post New rule allows dogs on Alaska’s Pribilof Islands for anti-rat duties first appeared on The Alaska Current .
A large industrial park and data center development is being proposed north of Houston. The state is taking public comment for one more week. Here’s what’s being proposed—and how you can tell the state what you think. The post An industrial park with data centers could be coming to the Mat-Su. Here’s how to weigh in first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Watch these 33 local sports teams in Alaska compete in sports like baseball, ice hockey, and roller derby. The post 33 local sports teams in Alaska worth cheering for first appeared on The Alaska Current .
Support these Black-owned businesses in Alaska during National Black Business Month—and all year long. The post 11 Black-owned businesses in Alaska to support this August (& all year long) first appeared on The Alaska Current .
I grew up on the ocean. The post Alaska’s fisheries belong to all Alaskans. This election will help determine their future. first appeared on The Alaska Current .
The annual report, issued since 2006, prominently features work of Alaska scientists and conditions in Alaska, including those affecting Indigenous communities. The post Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card first appeared on The Alaska Current .