Meda DeWitt, a Tlingit activist, entered Alaska’s 2026 gubernatorial race as an independent, focusing on environment, transparency, and unity.

A rescue team hunting a missing tycoon in Alaska encounters a deadly Yeti in the horror film *The Yeti*, set for April 2026 release.

Alaska’s 2022 deal with the DOJ lets federal officials flag ineligible voters, requiring state removal within 45 days.

Alaska’s House omits PFD from 2026 budget draft, citing low oil prices; final payout to be set in May.

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks U.S. leasing for Alaskan deep-sea minerals, but no rights or approvals are guaranteed.

Pantheon Resources to hold virtual 2026 AGM on March 12, with leadership changes and plans for Kodiak project development.

Jack Crist, a fugitive convicted of raping a juvenile in 2023, was arrested in Chico, California, after a two-year manhunt.

Sixteen candidates are running in Alaska’s 2026 gubernatorial race, with fundraising exceeding $4.3 million amid the absence of public financing.

Alaska ferry officials and Alaska Marine Lines are implementing thermal monitoring and fire suppression systems to safely transport electric vehicles, addressing risks of lithium-ion battery fires in remote areas.

Alaska lawmakers face pressure to renew the Double Up Food Bucks program, which doubles SNAP benefits at farmers markets, as its funding expires in spring 2026.