Tara Sweeney returns to AFN, now representing feds
Sweeney called for continued vigilance against drug use in Native communities. "I am committed to finding new ways for the BIA to be engaged in protecting our Alaska Native villages," she said. 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.
State regulators to Alaska lobbyist: Stop helping candidates raise money
Alaska lobbyists have been breaking an anti-corruption law by helping political candidates promote their fundraising events, according to a preliminary opinion from the state’s campaign finance watchdog. Listen now
Lt. Gov. Davidson delivers first public speech in new position
She spoke at the annual tribal conference, held today at the Egan Center to kick of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, which starts tomorrow. Listen now
Begich discusses campaign viability, ‘path forward’
Democratic candidate for Alaska Governor Mark Begich said, like many Alaskans, he was surprised by Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott’s abrupt resignation and withdrawal from the campaign. Listen now
So the lieutenant governor resigned. Now what?
The news of Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott's resignation Tuesday had a lot of people wondering what will happen next. And that includes Matt Buxton, who is the editor of the online blog Midnight Sun. He also covered the legislature for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner during the Walker-Mallott administration.
Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns, citing ‘inappropriate comments’
The governor plans to hold a press conference in Anchorage at 3 p.m.
Indicators mixed in US House race
Challenger Alyse Galvin would seem to be on a roll. Two recent polls have shown she's close to Rep. Don Young, and she's raised nearly $1.2 million. But other signs aren't so positive for her. Listen now
2018 Legislative Races Map
For our candidate video series called Running, Alaska Public Media invited all candidates who are campaigning for office in Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough....
Walker defends record, challengers offer alternatives in Fairbanks governor candidate forum
Gov. Bill Walker and the two candidates who are running to unseat him pitched their ideas Tuesday on how to promote the state’s tourism industry. Listen now
Alaska delegation urges Pompeo to take up transboundary mining concerns
Alaska’s elected leaders are pressing the Trump administration to take up the issue of transboundary mining. The renewed push comes ahead of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Canada. Listen now
Trump signs Sullivan bill aimed at reducing plastic waste in ocean
The "Save Our Seas" law encourages the executive branch to take up the problem of plastic waste internationally. It was sponsored by Sullivan and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. Listen now
Murkowski back in GOP fold on health care
Last weekend, Sen. Murkowski made headlines for breaking with her party over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination. But she fell in line with her Republican caucus Wednesday on a controversial health care vote. Listen now
Alaska law says lobbyists can’t fundraise for candidates. But the invitations keep coming
Some of Alaska’s most prominent lobbyists are boosting the fundraising efforts of political candidates, prompting questions about whether they’re breaking a state law that’s designed to limit lobbyists’ influence over the legislative process. Listen now
Poll shows challenger closing in on Rep. Young
A new poll suggests Alaska Congressman Don Young, the most senior member of Congress, may be in a tight race. Listen now
Dunleavy receives endorsement from Public Safety Employees Association
Mike Dunleavy, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, won an endorsement from one of the largest police unions in Alaska.
Alaska GOP vows ‘significant response’ against Murkowski
The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party is vowing to repercussions against Sen. Lisa Murkowski for opposing the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
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
Murkowski votes ‘No’ but Kavanaugh nomination advances
Sen. Murkowski said she found Kavanaugh’s angry, confrontational demeanor at a Senate hearing to be a breach of the Code of Judicial Conduct. 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