Alaska

Republicans December 13

GOP Sen. Murkowski says she's 'not attached to' GOP label, but is 'still a Republican'

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, indicated that she is not wedded to the Republican label, but has never abandoned it.

Politics December 12

Alaska outraged at federal oil lease sale setup being 'fitting finale' for fossil fuel-averse presidency

Major Alaskan officials are up in arms at how the Biden administration went about its final required lease auction for land in the ANWR-1002 refuge.

Opinion December 2

Trump’s energy agenda can make America affordable again

The Biden-Harris administration went to war with the energy industry on day one. Now that Trump is coming in, America has the power to be great and let our economy soar.

Lifestyle November 28

Alaska native delivers Thanksgiving to rural families by airdrop

Alaska native Esther Keim began dropping turkeys for rural friends and neighbors three years ago at Thanksgiving from the airplane she rebuilt with her dad.

Travel November 25

Tranquil hot springs around the US you can visit this winter to find warmth even on the coldest days

There are hot springs all around the United States that provide full relaxation and beautiful views. This winter, escape the cold by planning a trip to one of these destinations.

House Of Representatives Politics November 20

Trump-district House Democrat loses Alaska seat to political scion

House Republicans scored a valuable pickup in Alaska's lone seat in the chamber, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.

Travel November 8

Truckers to haul US Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to DC on annual big-rig journey

Two American truckers, John Schank and Fred Austin, will be transporting the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Wrangell, Alaska, to Washington, D.C., in a 4,000-mile journey.

Elections November 4

Alaska, Iowa, Montana, 7 other states end early in-person voting on Monday

Ten states – Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Wyoming – in the U.S. are wrapping up their early in-person voting periods on Monday.

ELECTIONS October 21

Early in-person voting begins for Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas

A handful of states begin early in-person voting on Monday as Election Day nears.

LIFESTYLE October 18

On this day in history, October 18, 1867, United States purchases Alaska from Russia for cool $7.2 million

The United States formally secured the acquisition of the vast Alaska territory from Russia on Oct. 18, 1867. The data is celebrated as Alaska Day and is a statewide holiday today.