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Another New York Times investigation on Peltola's campaign
The New York Times has a detailed account that says a man named Jerid Kurtz, a Democratic political operative, contacted Daniel J. Sullivan in Petersburg and raised the prospect of him running against Sen. Dan Sullivan.Elisa Rios, fired as Peltola’s...
Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
John Crowther, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, speaks to lawmakers at a joint meeting in Anchorage of the state House and Senate Resource Committees held on Aug. 20, 2026. Seated next to him is Haley Paine, director of the...
OPINION: Alaskans can read, Mr. President
Trump mocks voters, then deploys the Justice Department to challenge election
Alaska’s No. 2 ‘cursed’ ranking lands close to home for Homer
Storms, earthquakes and coastal erosion puts a Halloween ranking in context
Homer clinic gets $727K for new postpartum home-visit program
A new pilot will offer free home visits and more clinics on the peninsula
Rays rally in 12th inning to beat Brewers, avoid World Series sweep
The Tampa Bay Rays kept their World Series hopes alive Tuesday night, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings in Game 4 at Tropicana Field. Facing elimination after losing the first three games, Tampa Bay rallied in the bottom of the 12th t...
Seattle Seahawks acquire eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson in trade with Colts
The Seattle Seahawks have acquired veteran offensive guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection. Nelson’s contract is set to expire after the season, making th...
Listen to Eric Church’s reflective new single “On The Road”
Eric Church has released “On The Road,” a new single that looks back on nearly two decades of touring and the experiences that have shaped his career. The song, written by Church and produced by longtime collaborator Jay Joyce, draws on memories of p...
Darius Rucker releases video for the single ‘I Believe’
Darius Rucker has released “I Believe,” his first new music since his 2023 album “Carolyn’s Boy.”Written by Rucker with Eric Paslay, Wayne Hector and producer Steve Robson, “I Believe” centers on perseverance, hope, love and truth during uncertain ti...
Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced that Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 25-time Grammy Award winner will perform during the championship game,...
Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian join Falling in Reverse in video for ‘Joseph’
Falling in Reverse has brought together Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and System of a Down singer Serj Tankian for “Joseph,” a new single accompanied by a cinematic music video. The track marks the first time Taylor and Tankian have appeared togethe...
The Pretty Reckless teams up with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Pat Smear on ‘About You (Bonus Version)’
The Pretty Reckless have released a new version of “About You,” featuring Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl and Pat Smear. Titled “About You (Bonus Version),” the track revisits a song from the rock band’s fifth studio album, Dear God, released in June...
Dove Cameron previews debut album ‘Final Girl’ with the release of ‘Do the Math’
Dove Cameron has released her new single “Do the Math” which serves as the latest preview of her long-awaited debut studio album, “Final Girl,” arriving Nov. 6. The 11-track project will mark Cameron’s first full-length studio release, following her...
Murkowski and Murkowski endorse Alaska’s Democratic governor candidate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks to the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage on Oct. 22, 2026. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her father, Republican former Sen. Frank Murkowski said T...
Early voting surges in midterm elections as millions cast their ballots
Voters mark their ballots during the first day of early voting at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota, on Oct. 22, 2026. (Photo by Jack Dura/North Dakota Monitor)WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already made their way t...
Established Republican in the Alaska House facing a challenge from an independent in Homer
Republican Sarah Vance and independent Brent Johnson are seeking to represent the southern Kenai Peninsula and offering different views
In Homer, an established Republican in the Alaska House is facing a challenge from an independent
Homer City Hall, Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)For the past eight years, Sarah Vance has been a reliable member of the Republican caucus in the Alaska House of Representatives, winning election four different times in a district...
Trump’s DOJ sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states; locations not yet disclosed
Voters line up outside Shiloh Hills Baptist Church in Kennesaw, Georgia, on Election Day, May 19, 2026. (Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder)The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to every state ahead of Election Day, expa...
Alaska fights back against Trump-ordered elections lawsuit, seeks its dismissal
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks at a rally featuring President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Wasilla. On Oct. 22, Trump ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to file a lawsuit that would prohibit anyone but Sullivan from being...
State dismantles Trump's election interference case for Sullivan
Donald Trump and his corrupt attorney general are demanding that Alaska illegally show favoritism to Sen. Dan Sullivan in the U.S. Senate election against challenger Mary Peltola. Sullivan is OK with the Trump plan to violate the Constitution of the...