Though Alaskans voted for Donald Trump this year by a wide margin, the trend at the state level runs counter to the rightward shift seen across the country this cycle.
Government
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
Wrangell unites to send Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.
This year’s tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
Alaska Republican leaders celebrate Trump’s victory
They say they’re hopeful the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will create more opportunity for oil drilling and other development on Alaska’s federal lands.
Bipartisan coalitions claim control of both Alaska House and Senate
That means the state House will flip from Republican-led majority control and have a new speaker, according to a news release.
State ferry Tustumena’s replacement could face years of construction setbacks
The more than $300 million project is not expected to be completed until at least 2028 – a year later than originally anticipated.
Bethel’s absentee in-person polling location ran out of official ballots hours before closing
The recording of votes on sample ballots prompted concern on a community Facebook page. But the state said it was perfectly legal.
Alaska voters retaining all 19 state judges up for election
The vote was closest for Superior Court Judge Adolf Zeman who faced an effort to oust him after a controversial homeschool decision.
Juneau’s legislative delegation wins reelection — not that it’s any surprise
The three incumbents representing Juneau in the Alaska Legislature ran unopposed this year.
How Alaska legislative races are shaping up
Half of the state Senate is up for election this year, and all of the state House.