Anchorage's election day is tomorrow, where voters will decide six assembly races, two school board races and a dozen propositions.

Fairbanks’ Hungry Robot lands on Guy Fieri’s top pizzerias list — but the Dilly Dilly is just the start. Our Current Cravings columnist rounds up Alaska’s best pickle dishes.

Rep. Begich and Sen. Sullivan pitch the SAVE Act as election security, despite scant evidence of fraud — while millions without passports or with name changes could face new barriers. State lawmakers are moving in the opposite direction, pushing to expand access for rural voters.

The measure addresses a wonky part of the Alaska Constitution that generally prohibits the state from permanently dedicating money to a specific purpose.

“I do believe we should close schools,” Rep. Jamie Allard said in Tuesday’s House Finance Committee meeting. “I think we should consolidate schools; this has to happen.”

According to the campaign, the money comes from more than 4,500 individuals across the state and is the second-most ever raised by a non-incumbent Alaska House candidate in their first quarter.

From a melted mess to storefront success: three Anchorage kids turned slime into a growing business — now teaming up with Wild Scoops for its 10th anniversary.

Under a federal rule finalized in 2025, mail is not guaranteed to be postmarked the same day it is dropped off. Postmarks may reflect when the ballot is processed at a postal facility, which could happen days later.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski praised Trump-backed resource development in Alaska as a major win, even as she warned about health care impacts, higher energy costs tied to the Iran war and potential voting barriers.

Emily Mesner is back with another installation of “Where We’re Anchored”, a year-long photographic series based on Anchorage. This month's theme: revival.

Carrot Quinn doesn’t just hike Alaska — she maps her own routes through it, turning miles of tundra, river crossings and solitude into stories. A look at the Fairbanks adventurer in our latest Trail Blazers.

Senators approved a change to extend corporate income tax to passthrough oil companies — potentially adding ~$100 million a year — but GOP opposition make its future uncertain. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/03/26/a...

Alaskans lost $43 million in health insurance help after Congress let ACA subsidies expire, including votes by Dan Sullivan and Nick Begich. Premiums are spiking, coverage is dropping and providers warn costs will keep rising. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/03/25/a...

Alaska House passed an elections bill with ballot curing, ballot tracking, prepaid absentee postage and updated voter roll rules. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/03/24/d...

A bill to cut cultivation taxes is advancing — but a fight over switching to a sales tax is dividing the industry.

Our dating columnist returns: Anchorage apps remain chaotic, the bar remains subterranean, a promising suitor turned Casper and yet — she persists. Another first date next weekend.

Alaska Republicans are banking on high and volatile oil prices to cover the state’s budget pressures — even as economists warn the revenue picture is anything but certain.

From abandoned boats to historic presses, Sitka artist Rebecca Poulson finds stories etched into wood, water and community.

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich urged Alaska lawmakers not to “become a roadblock” to the proposed Alaska LNG Project. Legislators say they’re not blocking it — they just want answers before approving tax breaks or other state support.

From Juneau Independent: "There’s a new 15-second ad out that claims 'Dan Sullivan always puts Alaska first.' Don’t be fooled."

Heavy snowfall, howling sled dogs and cheering crowds — scenes from the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage and the official restart in Willow.

For Jody Potts-Joseph, running the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race isn’t just about passing through the finish line 1,000 miles away — it’s about cultural preservation and reconnecting younger Indigenous Alaskans with the traditions of dog mushing.

Alaska legislators say the Dunleavy administration’s decision to share private voter data with the DOJ violates federal and state law, including Alaska’s strong constitutional right to privacy.

"While the uptick in revenue will take the pressure off legislators’ need to address the state’s structural budget deficit for another year ... it's a reminder of why they desperately need to address the precarious position Alaska leaves itself in by relying so much on oil revenue."

From Dermot Cole: Sen. Dan Sullivan voted last summer for the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act that cuts Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion. But a group supporting Sullivan now claims that the senator worked to strengthen Medicaid.

Anchorage’s municipal election is scheduled for April 7, making the final day to register to vote or update your registration this Sunday, March 8.

The Dunleavy administration quietly gave the U.S. Department of Justice Alaska’s confidential voter registration list last December — including private addresses and other sensitive data not on public rolls. The decision is now drawing sharp scrutiny from lawmakers. buff.ly/5ua2QVo

As the Alaska Legislature advances a bill to crack down on AI-generated CSAM, amendments could bring online age verification and parental controls for minors’ social media accounts into state law. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/03/03/o...

Alaska sells “pristine waters,” but cruise ships legally dump exhaust scrubber washwater — a mix of heavy metals and carcinogens — into the ocean. A new report shows 700+ violation days in just two years.

Swayed by Valentine's Day, our Emily Mesner chose the color pink to guide her photo essay in this month’s Where We’re Anchored column. “It became this hidden scavenger hunt I went on for the better part of a month,” Mesner writes.

Sen. Dan Sullivan says the Rural Health Transformation Fund will “transform” Alaska health care, bringing ~$270M a year for five years. Lawmakers say the money comes with major strings — and won’t offset Medicaid cuts expected to leave thousands uninsured.

“Being outside develops leadership.” From trapping, fishing and hiking in Lake Clark to a 14-year career in conservation, Danielle Stickman’s path has always been grounded in land and culture. Now she’s helping build a Dena’ina-led gathering center for language, leadership and stewardship.

According to polling released earlier this month, Sullivan’s favorability has dipped into the negative territory, with 50% of Alaskans holding an unfavorable view of him, while 47% were on board. In that same poll, only 41% of respondents said they supported his re-election.

“Is Alaska about to see more children detained?” Alaska lawmakers pressed for answers after ICE detained and deported 5-year-old Matias Arriaga, his mother and siblings. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/25/a...

According to the feds, the crimes took place in Anchorage and Juneau, tracking with his time in the Alaska Legislature.

Artists from Saint Paul Island are set to headline the 2026 Arctic Arts Summit in Sweden with their book Sergie and the White Seal, highlighting Indigenous stories and creativity on an international stage. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/23/s...

Sen. Dan Sullivan defended his support for the SAVE Act and related federal legislation at his annual Alaska Legislature address, facing protests from critics who say the bill could harm Alaskan voters and suppress voting rights. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/20/s...

The Senate gave another shot at legislation aimed at smoothing out the maintenance needs at the state-run boarding school, Mount Edgecumbe High School. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/19/l...

Dozens of Alaskans braved a snowstorm to hunt a hidden idol at Chena Hot Springs for a chance to attend the live finale of Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/19/s...

After last year’s tense Q&A with Dan Sullivan, the senator is reportedly limiting questions following this year’s legislative address to one per caucus — drawing frustration from lawmakers who want answers as he heads toward a challenge from Mary Peltola. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/18/a...

In her basement studio packed with sea moss, fish casts and homemade paper — even moose poop — Juneau printmaker Karen Beason turns Alaska landscapes into art. For her, printmaking is equal parts memory, craft and therapy. Read the second installment in the "Pressing Silence" series. buff.ly/mGwMqig

Under the new agreement, Alaska Korean Community News and Anchorage Korean News will be working together to reduce operational costs and strengthen the role of Korean journalism in the state.

Meda DeWitt announced her entrance as an independent candidate on Monday, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, joining a field that has drawn more than a dozen Republicans and a handful of independents and Democrats.

To celebrate the 50th season of Survivor, CBS is hiding immunity idols in all 50 states — and Alaska’s clue points to Chena Hot Springs.

Alaska lawmakers are holding hearings on conditions at Mt. Edgecumbe High School after about 25% of students disenrolled this year, calling the school’s facilities and operations into question amid broader concerns about education funding and maintenance statewide.

In the latest Trail Blazers column, ultra-endurance athlete Tracie Curry talks about how her education and love of northern environments shaped her path — from the classroom to extreme races in Alaska’s wilderness.

From rural Alaska to the Super Bowl stage: UAF alumna Rose Crelli performed as a violinist in Bad Bunny’s halftime show, reflecting on the journey that began with seven-hour drives for lessons.

After last year’s school funding increase, districts across Alaska say they’re still facing multimillion-dollar deficits, aging buildings and tough cuts that could mean larger class sizes and fewer opportunities for students.

Public comments overwhelmingly oppose the proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal north of Juneau, with residents and community leaders calling it costly, poorly justified and more likely to benefit mining interests than everyday ferry riders.

After a full day of hearings, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s omnibus tax bill faced widespread skepticism from lawmakers, local governments and the public. thealaskacurrent.com/2026/02/09/d...