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 · 3h ago
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
Alaska Senate race heads for November showdown between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advanced to Alaska's Senate general election. Republican Nick Begich also moved forward in the US House race. Governor Mike Dunleavy's successor will be chosen after his term limits. Voters overwhelmingly approved restoring campaign finance contribution limits. These primary results set the stage for… The Economic Times · Aug 19
Dunleavy vetoed both election bills the Alaska Legislature passed during its 2026 session The Alaska Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 20 after passing two election-related bills. Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) vetoed both bills in April and July. Ballotpedia · Aug 18
US Pacific Northwest leaders join India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Seattle Top political leaders from across the US Pacific Northwest extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day, with governors, US lawmakers and local authorities joining celebrations organised by the consulate general of India in Seattle. The Times of India · Aug 15
Bill Walker's entry into Alaska's governor race is the 10th non-consecutive run by a governor in the state since 1960 On June 1, 2026, former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) filed to run for governor, an office he left in 2018. Walker previously ran for governor in 2022, coming in third place, receiving 21% of the vote behind Les Gara’s (D) 24% and incumbent Mike Dunleavy’s (R) 50%. Ballotpedia · Jun 23
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls special session for gas line bill starting Thursday Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered the Alaska Legislature to convene a special session on Thursday to consider a natural gas line bill The Independent UK · May 20
The Simple Reason Steve Kerr Hasn’t Made a Decision Yet on Coaching Next Season The longtime Warriors coach is focused on his team’s play-in game vs. the Clippers first and foremost. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16
Steve Kerr reveals how Warriors plan to cope without Jimmy Butler after season-ending knee injury Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury earlier this week The Independent UK · Jan 21
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Gives Realistic Take on Potential Moves Amid Team’s Woes Don’t expect another Jimmy Butler-sized trade. Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025
Trump Admin Reverses Biden-Era Limitations On Alaska Oil Drilling: Governor Calls It 'Step In The Right Direction' The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its reversal of Biden-era limits on oil and gas development in Alaska, reopening more than 10 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) to drilling as part of a broader effort to expand domestic energy production. Benzinga · Nov 14, 2025
Trump cuts probably hindered warning process for Alaska storm that displaced hundreds, experts say Reductions in weather balloon launches could have degraded forecasts that residents depend on to prepare The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2025
Trump administration finalises plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling The Trump administration has approved plans to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, rekindling fierce debate between economic interests and environmental protection. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
Alaska communities devastated by severe storm could take years to recover Typhoon from 11 October weekend destroyed 90% of structures and displaced 1,500 people in south-west Alaska The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025 Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months
The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2025 Nor’easter brings flooding to US east coast as storm sweeps away homes in Alaska Areas from the Carolinas to New England see flooding and high winds, while flooding in Alaska carries away homes
International Business Times UK · Oct 13, 2025 Can Brandin Podziemski Be the Next Warriors Star? Breaking Down His Stats and What GM Mike Dunleavy Has To Say Brandin Podziemski's rising Warriors stats earn high praise from GM Mike Dunleavy, fuelling talk of him becoming the team's next big name.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Residents in Alaska’s capital urged to evacuate over flooding threat from melting glacier Forecasted flooding could break a record, which was set when the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet in August 2024
Sports Illustrated · Jun 27, 2025 Mike Dunleavy Jr. Addresses Jonathan Kuminga's Future With Warriors The 22-year-old forward is a restricted free agent this offseason.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 Environmentalists criticize Trump administration push for new oil and gas drilling in Alaska Top Trump administration officials on Tuesday headlined an energy conference led by the state’s Republican governor
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Biden administration lacked the authority to cancel oil and gas leases in Alaska refuge, judge rules A federal judge in Alaska has ruled that the Biden administration lacked the authority to cancel seven oil and gas leases that had been issued for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2025 ‘Protect our future’: Alaskan Indigenous town fights ‘destructive’ uranium mine project Panther Minerals set to start exploring Elim’s land as Trump seeks to expand drilling and resource extraction in Alaska
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference? President Donald Trump says his administration will ensure a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska gets built
Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2025 Missing Alaska plane found with all 10 people on board presumed dead Deadly crash is the third aviation disaster in the US in little over a week.
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025 Trump targets Alaska's oil and other resources as environmentalists gear up for a fight Alaska's political leaders are cheering an expansive executive order signed by President Donald Trump that aims to boost oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in the state