Liz Ruskin Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Anchorage, AK
March 14, 2024

Poll shows Peltola is well known and liked but that Begich is just as likely to win Alaska’s seat in Congress

Data for Progress found Mary Peltola would win the first round, but Nick Begich would pull even after ranked choices are counted….

Anchorage, AK
February 27, 2024

Peltola counts FTC action against supermarket merger as a win for bipartisanship

Peltola is running for reelection this year, hoping to win her second full term as Alaska’s sole member in the U.S. House….

Anchorage, AK
February 23, 2024

Rep. Peltola’s staff turnover is the 2nd highest in the U.S. House

Her chief of staff calls it a reflection of her special election and transition, but political adversaries say it could indicate trouble….

Anchorage, AK
February 22, 2024

‘We will sink your navy’: Sen. Sullivan advocates more aggressive stance to deter Iran

Sullivan’s comments on Iran were a departure from the theme of his address, which was to laud Alaska’s successes in resource development and military…

Anchorage, AK
January 17, 2024

Supreme Court puts an end to Alaska governor’s lawsuit over union dues. The fight over how he paid for it lives on

The Alaska Supreme Court concluded the policy violated the collective bargaining agreement. The U.S. Supreme Court declined the case without comment….

Anchorage, AK
January 9, 2024

Alaska Airlines jet made 3 recent Alaska-Hawaii flights before its cabin wall blowout

The aircraft flew roundtrip from Seattle to Ketchikan on Dec. 7, the day Alaska Airlines first saw an auto-pressurization warning light illuminate. It went on…

Anchorage, AK
December 29, 2023

A lawsuit challenging Trump’s eligibility to be on an Alaska ballot Alaska ballot hasn’t been able to move forward.

John Anthony Castro, a long-shot Republican candidate for president, filed legal challenges in more than two dozen states, including Alaska….

Anchorage, AK
December 28, 2023

There is a cold-weather pay system for a few Alaskan military personnel, however the majority of Air Force personnel aren’t eligible

The Army pays soldiers extra for Alaska duty. Only a few far-flung airmen get hardship pay for their service in the 49th state….

Anchorage, AK
December 6, 2023

Biden to sign order promoting tribal self-determination

The order comes as the 11th White House Tribal Nations Summit begins in Washington, D.C….

Anchorage, AK
November 2, 2023

Sullivan versucht to break with his senator’s blockade against military promotions

Sullivan said Sen. Tommy Tuberville is doing damage to the military and punishing officers who had nothing to do with the controversial policy at…

Anchorage, AK
November 1, 2023

Murkowski states that aid to Israel must be part an overall security program

Murkowski said the U.S. has to defend its global allies against authoritarian regimes….

Anchorage, AK
July 20, 2023

Judge tosses Alaska suit against feds over contaminated ANCSA lands

Assuming the judgment stands, it blocks one possible avenue for forcing a solution to a decades-long saga….