Sen. Dan S. Sullivan blasts ‘sham’ challenger, Dan J. Sullivan – threatens litigation
Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is pulling no punches when it comes to unmasking an 11th-hour challenger who has the same name, albeit with a different middle
New policy lets qualified Mat-Su teachers and staff conceal carry in schools
In an effort to increase student safety across the Mat-Su School District, trained and qualified teachers, board members and school employees members will be permitted to carry concealed weapons in Mat-Su schools, after the board passed a new resolution on
Mat-Su Republicans file formal complaint against husband of Rep. DeLena Johnson
A group of Alaska Republican Party (AKRP) members in the Mat-Su has filed a formal complaint against Steve Johnson, Chair of District 25, alleging bias, abuse of authority, and repeated violations of district rules and parliamentary
5 states reject LGBTQ month, with proclamations on traditional family values
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy has already issued 53 proclamations in 2026 for causes like “Safe Boating,” “Agriculture Day,” “Alaska Native Plant Month,” “Safe Digging Month,” and much more. Several other governors, however, have used their
THE RIGHT QUESTION: ‘After paying a full PFD, how can Alaska fund key services at a lower cost?’
It's possible to pay a full statutory PFD and fund state government. It just takes fearless legislators willing to stand up to special interest groups to find ways to manage our budget
RCV Nuclear Option: A tale of 2 Dan’s and the death of an honest ballot
Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting, and the jungle primary that it entails, rewards political camouflage, blurs distinctions and encourages candidates to appear as something they're not. I didn't expect that camouflage to be quite this
Wasilla looks to oppose Mat-Su Borough’s proposal to swap property taxes for sales tax
The City of Wasilla may formally push back against a significant tax overhaul proposed by the Mat-Su
With deadline looming tonight, 11 Alaskans have filed for governor’s race, many legislators are unopposed
The flood of Alaskans filing to become the next governor is continuing to pour into the Alaska Division of Elections, while many Democrat and left-leaning Republican legislators are still running
ANALYSIS: Can a bona fide conservative replace retiring ‘Vichy’ State Sen. Stevens?
The filing deadline to run in the 2026 statewide election is June 1, so now is an opportune time to see how the race is shaping up to fill the senate seat that will be left open by the retiring Vichy Republican, Gary
Adam Crum taps health care leader Robert Craig for Lt. Gov. running mate
Alaska gubernatorial hopeful Adam Crum has chosen health care executive Robert T. Craig III as his lieutenant governor running
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