Here's what to know about casting an absentee/mail-in ballot in the November election Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · 5h ago
Angry Key State Voters Reportedly Revolt as Donald Trump Campaign Promises Are Moving Wrong Way Trump voters in Alaska voice frustration as petrol prices remain above $5 a gallon, adding economic pressure before the 3 November midterms. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
Alaska Trip Debt Dispute: Kai Cenat alleges he paid off drug tab; feud with Reggie deepens Kai Cenat has claimed he protected Reggie from an alleged threat while the streamer was in Alaska over an unpaid debt. Cenat said he paid the debt immediately and offered to arrange flights to get Reggie and others out of the area. His emotional account adds another layer to the… The Times of India · Oct 4
Races For Senate And House In Five Traditional Republican States Will Be Close: Poll A poll of nearly 3000 voters in Alaska, Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Iowa showed that, overall, Democrat candidates are gaining ground ahead of November's midterm elections. International Business Times · Oct 3
Trump says he did not 'jump the gun' on South Korea Alaska LNG investment announcement Trump recently stated that he did not prematurely announce a South Korean investment in Alaska's LNG project. The $200 billion investment plan includes the building of eight large nuclear power plants and LNG infrastructure. However, South Korea's commitment to the $54 billion pipeline remains uncertain, prompting mixed responses. Officials in… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him Some commercial fishermen have come to question whether Trump is meeting the needs of an industry he has long leaned on for support The Independent UK · Oct 2
A Democratic upset is brewing in Alaska’s governor’s race as Trump’s popularity craters Support for 37-year-old Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins could upend the governor’s race in the heavily Republican state The Guardian - US · Oct 2
Voters in six states are deciding on seven campaign finance ballot measures this year Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 2
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higher In fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting the high costs associated with diesel-generated power, the initiative aims to lessen financial burdens on approximately 80,000 residents benefiting from the Power Cost Equalization Program. While this support is crucial,… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Vulnerable Republican senators stick with Trump on votes since 2025 The six Republicans who made CQ Roll Call’s latest list of the most vulnerable senators have been almost uniformly supportive of President Donald Trump’s priorities since his return to office. In fact, five of them – Ohio’s Jon Husted, Alaska’s Dan Sullivan, Kansas’ Roger Marshall, Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts and South… Roll Call · Oct 1
Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet Scientists warn that thawing permafrost in the Arctic is releasing large amounts of methane and carbon dioxide, adding to global warming The Independent UK · Oct 1
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when? The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The states to receive Obamacare refunds are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Trump announces $200bn in South Korean energy investment plans US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday plans for $200 billion in South Korean investments in US energy projects, including $54 billion for a long-planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that Seoul said it had not yet agreed to invest in. Euronews · Oct 1
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability.… The Economic Times · Oct 1
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Trump Unveils Up to $200bn South Korea Investment Plan Including Eight Large-Scale US Nuclear Power Plants Donald Trump says South Korea will invest up to $200bn in US projects, including eight nuclear reactors and a Texas gas plant, while Alaska LNG participation remains subject to conditions.
The Times of India · Sep 30 Trump announces $200bn South Korean investment in US, $54bn for Alaska LNG South Korea is making waves with a monumental commitment of $200 billion toward US energy endeavors. This ambitious plan encompasses a critical liquefied natural gas project in Alaska and a gas-fired power facility in Texas. Moreover, investments in eight nuclear reactors across the nation are also underway. These strategic ventures…
The Guardian - US · Sep 30 California rushes to prepare for massive ‘Kelvin’ wave and predicted sea level rise Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska
Ballotpedia · Sep 29 All 40 Alaska House seats on the Nov. 3 ballot after five straight cycles of bipartisan coalition control Elections for all 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives will be held on November 3, 2026.
Reason · Sep 29 The Turnout Race Plus: Alaska's blue-collar jobs, SpaceX success, grade inflation, and more...
The Conversation · Sep 29 Arctic infrastructure was built on frozen ground – drones and digital twins can help spot the permafrost thaw coming From the air, Wainwright, Alaska, looks like a perfectly stable band of homes and roads between the Chukchi Sea and a vast, flat tundra. But just below the surface, the frozen ground that this town was built on contains large bodies of ice. Along the eroding coastal bluffs, that hidden…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Alaska has the shortest workweek in America, but it isn’t close to No. 1 for work-life balance; these US states are the best and worst for work-life balance in 2026 Work-life balance: Remote’s 2025 Life-Work Balance Index compares all 50 states using factors such as average work hours, happiness, statutory leave and public safety. Maine ranks first with a score of 69.62, followed by Washington and Illinois, while Louisiana ranks last at 25.01. Alaska offers an interesting contrast.
We Got This Covered · Sep 28 Alaska woman cuts open a fresh slice of red velvet cake and finds a dangerous surprise inside: ‘It’s not hair in your cake’ The cake came with strings attached
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Fat bear week 2026: Chunk returns to defend his title as 16 brown bears compete for the crown Fat bear week 2026: Fat Bear Week has returned to Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, where 16 brown bears are competing for the annual title. Previous year’s champion, Chunk, also called Bear 32, is making a return and hoping to defend his crown. The contest celebrates the bears’ talent…
The Economic Times · Sep 26 USPS ships pallets of groceries to 100-plus Alaskan villages by air; an Inspector General report says it moved 87 million pounds in one year and recovered 29 cents per dollar In Alaska, the Bypass Mail program is crucial for supplying isolated communities that lack road access. Each year, it transports millions of pounds of essential items like groceries and household goods. Despite facing significant financial hurdles with a mere 29 percent recovery rate, this program keeps vital supplies affordable and…
Medical Daily · Sep 25 Kagan's One-Line Denial Leaves Genetic Parents in Charge of Newborn's Heart Care as Surrogate's Emergency Bid Fails Justice Kagan denied a surrogate's emergency bid in a custody fight over a newborn with a heart defect. What changes and what remains open.