Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
Andrew Kitchenman is the state government and politics reporter for Alaska Public Media and KTOO in Juneau. Reach him at akitchenman@alaskapublic.org.
Gov. Walker hasn’t been actively campaigning for Begich and plans to take time off after his term
“I need to cut some lumber, make some sawdust and, you know, go through sort of that process,” Walker said of what he’ll do after his term ends.
Dunleavy, Begich spar on budget, crime in debate
They traded accusations over which branch of government is responsible for the rise in crime. Listen now
Alaska AFL-CIO endorses Begich after Walker suspends campaign
Alaska AFL-CIO President Vince Beltrami said labor leaders on a conference call unanimously supported Begich. Listen now
New poll says Dunleavy-Begich spread is under 5 percent
The latest poll was conducted after independent Gov. Bill Walker suspended his campaign.
Gov. Walker suspends campaign for reelection in AFN announcement
Governor Walker announced today that he is suspending his campaign for reelection. That leaves a two-person race for governor between Republican Mike Dunleavy and Democrat Mark Begich. Listen now
Walker remains in the race — for now
It’s too late to be removed from the ballot. Roughly 1,000 absentee ballots have already been returned. Listen now
Democrats would like to see Walker step aside in campaign
This would effectively turn the campaign into a two-way race between Republican Mike Dunleavy and Democrat Mark Begich.
Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns, citing ‘inappropriate comments’
The governor plans to hold a press conference in Anchorage at 3 p.m.
Campaign finance enforcers fine Republican Governors Association and Dunleavy support group
The commission said the violation occurred when the RGA reserved TV time for political advertisements without registering with the state. Listen now
Three-way race for governor complicates campaign strategies
There’s a large early lead for Republicans in requests for absentee ballots. Listen now
Walker, Begich asked to compromise to prevent Dunleavy governorship
The question came at a Get Out the Native Vote forum in Juneau. Republican candidate Mike Dunleavy wasn’t there. Listen now
Walker would seek tougher penalties for drug and sex crimes
The other candidates for governor want to repeal Senate Bill 91. Listen now
Report: Maintaining service levels would leave state short $200 million next year
The report lets lawmakers know that some of the things in the budget this year can’t be repeated. Listen now
Walker campaign says Republican-funded group didn’t disclose ad spending
A complaint said the group Families for Alaska’s Future – Dunleavy failed to report ads the Republican Governors Association bought in Alaska. Listen now
Courthouse attack won’t lead to more officers, but may increase vigilance
The Alaska State Troopers say they’ll guarantee that there is an officer or trooper in any courtroom where they’re requested. Listen now
Three resign from Department of Health and Social Services after psychiatric institute report
The changes came two days after the release of a report that found Alaska’s only state-run psychiatric hospital is an unsafe place to work. Listen now
Dunleavy absent from candidate debates, speaking events
Bill Walker and Mark Begich have been at all seven events since the primary. Mike Dunleavy has been at three. Listen now
Here’s where the candidates for governor stand on abortion
Walker said he would veto legislation, Begich said he would do more and Dunleavy doesn’t expect change. Listen now
Security questioned after grandmother’s alleged assault during courthouse hearing
It took 11 minutes for a law enforcement officer to arrive after a courtroom incident in which a woman says she was punched out. Listen now
Judge orders that some political signs can remain for now — but not all
Superior Court Judge Herman Walker’s order allows the state to continue to enforce the ban within the state’s right of way. That’s as long as the state treats political and commercial signs the same. Listen now