Ben Stevens, former Alaska Senate president, dies at age 63
October 15 By Becky Bohrer Ben Stevens, a former Alaska Senate president and a son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, has died. He was 63. The Alaska State Troopers said they responded to a report Thursday evening of a hiker having a medical…
As Jan. 6 Committee Discloses New Details, Trump Responds With Recycled Lines
October 14 By Claire Hansen In nine televised hearings over the course of more than four months, the House committee investigating the events of Jan. 6, 2021, made public heaps of new information about the violent insurrection: hours of illuminating witness testimony, reams of documents…
In South Anchorage and Girdwood state Senate race, candidates focus on crime fears
October 13 By James Brooks Even before his truck was stolen, Anchorage Republican Sen. Roger Holland had been hearing from his constituents about crime. As he seeks re-election on Nov. 8, he’s made the topic a top issue, but so have his two challengers, Democratic…
Treasury Department to Investigate Funds Used for DeSantis’ Migrant Flights to Massachusetts
October 13 By Elliott Davis Jr. The Treasury Department’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis improperly used coronavirus relief funds to transport migrants to Massachusetts following a request from members of the latter state’s congressional delegation. The news comes…
Large campaign contributions shape Alaska’s governor race
October 12 By Iris Samuels Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy had a cash advantage going into the final month before the election thanks to large contributions from two loyal supporters allowed after a court invalidated Alaska’s campaign contribution limits and both lawmakers and state officials failed…
Republican U.S. House candidates in Alaska continue to attack each other while urging voters to ‘rank the red’
October 11 By Iris Samuels In Alaska’s U.S. House race, the two Republican candidates are urging their supporters to “rank the red” even as they continue to attack each other, in an effort to unseat newly elected Democrat U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola. At an Anchorage…
Debates Stick to Common Topics, With Democrats Favoring Abortion and Republicans Inflation and Crime
October 10 By Susan Milligan In the excruciatingly close races for Senate seats next month, a candidate stumble or knock-out punch in a debate could swing just enough voters to make the difference. In the three debates held last week for races in Wisconsin, North…
Republicans Decry Government Spending Until the Flood Waters Reach Their Doors
October 7 By Susan Milligan Ronald Reagan, the 1980s embodiment of ruthless budget-cutting or fiscal sanity – depending on which political party one was in – summed up the Republican view of government in a single, oft-quoted sentence. “I’ve always felt the nine most terrifying…
Europe Hails United Stand Over Russia’s War in Ukraine
October 6 By Lorne Cook Leaders across Europe hailed on Thursday their united front against Russia’s war on Ukraine at a summit that also saw the heads of old foes Turkey and Armenia meet face-to-face for the first time since they agreed last year to…
Hurricane Ian Temporarily Unites Political Foes Biden and DeSantis
October 5 By Susan Milligan Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has had some choice words for President Joe Biden, saying the Democratic president “hates Florida.” Biden, meanwhile, has obliquely slammed DeSantis, accusing Republican governors of “playing politics with human beings” by flying unsuspecting migrants to blue…