Liz Ruskin
Washington, D.C., Correspondent at Alaska Public Media-
Well-funded independent challenger Bill Hill is in second place. Democrat Matt Schultz announced his withdrawal from the race but still finished third. -
Early returns show both Sullivans and Peltola will advance to the November ballot, in an election that has attracted more than $30 million. The race for fourth was too close to call. -
Rather than study each proposal in the NPR-A, the industry wants the feds to study one and grant permits for all similar proposals. Foes deride the "cookie-cutter" approach. -
Rep. Nellie Jimmie and Sen. Lisa Murkowski call for government support for Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. The Alaska House passed a resolution to support their decision to relocate. -
Bering Strait communities are urging passage of a bill that would prohibit states from banning ivory that's in authentic Alaska Native art and handicrafts. -
Mary Peltola spent campaign funds in 2025, when she was, on paper, a U.S. House candidate. The NRSC says she had no visible campaign so the spending "must have been for her personal use." -
Crews are clearing the massive Doyon 26 drilling rig from the North Slope. Concern remains for the spilled diesel and hydraulic fluid. The rig toppled last month. -
Hill is running as an independent. He garnered $200,000 in contributions on Day 1 of his campaign. -
Nonpartisan analysts say Mary Peltola has a fighting chance but that Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan has the edge in a state President Trump won handily.
