‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan unlawfully collaborated with a liberal organization targeting Alaska GOP Senator Sullivan, according to a watchdog report.
WASHINGTON — Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher nicknamed “Decoy Dan,” faces accusations from a watchdog group suggesting he secretly collaborated with a liberal organization to undermine his namesake, Alaska’s senator Dan S. Sullivan. This alleged connection arises from Amber Lee, an experienced Democratic strategist who was involved in Sullivan’s campaign while also serving on […]
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Focuses on Fishing in Senate Campaign After Introducing No Fishing Legislation
Peltola’s Fish-Centric Campaign Lacks Legislative Action Mary Peltola, the Democrat nominee for the U.S. Senate from Alaska, has emphasized fishing as a key element of her political identity and upcoming 2026 campaign. However, surprisingly, she did not sponsor any legislation related to fish during her initial term in the U.S. House, which began in 2022. […]
Plane crash in remote Alaska town results in the deaths of all four passengers, investigation underway
Small Airplane Crash in Alaska A small airplane tragically crashed into shallow waters near a remote coastal town in Alaska on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals aboard, officials have reported. The aircraft, identified as a Piper PA-24-260, was en route to an airport in Seldovia after departing from Merrill Field Airport […]
‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan makes progress in Arkansas while Sen. Dan Sullivan moves forward in Alaska
Alaska’s GOP Primary Complicated by Name Confusion WASHINGTON — An Alaskan Republican, sharing the same name as the state’s current senator, Dan Sullivan, has made it past the primary, adding to the confusion surrounding the GOP’s situation. This might inadvertently help the Democrats in the upcoming elections. Retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan has qualified in […]
Alaska congressman seeks re-election facing three opponents in the general election.
The competitive race for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat is heating up as several candidates prepare to face off in November. Following Tuesday’s ranked-choice primary, four candidates are set to advance. One of them, Rep. Nicholas Begich III (R-Alaska), who is currently serving his first term, is looking to retain his position. However, he’s facing […]
Alaska governor primary advances four candidates to the November general election
Alaska Primary Elections Lead to General Election Candidates On Tuesday, seventeen pairs of candidates for governor and lieutenant governor competed to secure their spots in the general election set for November. This race is particularly significant as it follows the term-limited Republican Governor Michael Dunleavy. In the primary results, former state Rep. Jonathan Kreis-Tomkins and […]
Alaska runner taken to hospital after using bear spray to fend off a brown bear on a trail
A woman was hospitalized after narrowly escaping a bear attack while running in Anchorage earlier this week. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported that she was on the Wolverine Bowl Trail in Prospect Heights when she utilized bear spray to fend off the animal. After the encounter, she was transported to a local […]
Bear spray protects Alaska runner from brown bear encounter on trail
A runner in Anchorage recently avoided a bear attack but ended up hospitalized due to the incident. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported that the woman was out on her own, running along the Wolverine Bowl Trail in Prospect Heights when she encountered the bear. Fortunately, she managed to use bear spray to […]
Alaska Democrat declines backing from Kamala Harris before Senate primary
Mary Peltola Declines Support from Kamala Harris This week, Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Alaska, opted not to endorse former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris had previously lost her 2024 presidential campaign in Alaska by a significant margin. In a fundraising email, Harris stated, “Alaska is a must-win Senate seat for Democrats […]
Woman hurt in brown bear encounter while hiking near Chugach State Park, Alaska
Hiker Injured in Bear Attack in Alaska A woman was attacked by a brown bear while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska on Saturday, as reported by authorities. According to the Anchorage Police Department, she sustained injuries that, thankfully, are not life-threatening and she is expected to make […]