Results suggest left-leaning voters buoyed Petersburg Sullivan in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary
In urban areas where the leading Democrat performed well, the retired teacher from Petersburg also saw strong results.
BY Nathaniel HerzAug 28, 2026
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This Democratic Socialist could cost Mary Peltola votes in November. But he says he’d actually boost her.
David Leslie, a longtime Fairbanks activist, scored a surprise fourth-place finish in preliminary results in Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary.
BY Nathaniel HerzAug 21, 2026
As Alaska’s U.S. Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates
The groups appear to be trying to “dilute the vote” for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.
BY Nathaniel HerzAug 2, 2026
Typhoons and other climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After last month’s storm, advocates say it’s time to act.
A study published before the storm said there's an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move coastal communities.
BY Nathaniel HerzNov 7, 2025
National Democrats are “salivating” over a Mary Peltola bid for U.S. Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be “wide open” too.
The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and Outside are anxiously awaiting a decision about which office Peltola will run for.
BY Nathaniel HerzJul 14, 2025
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BY Nathaniel HerzMay 7, 2025
Public media is in the crosshairs. How will Alaska’s congressional delegation vote?
Two of Alaska’s members of Congress have not directly said how they’d vote on an expected Trump proposal to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
BY Nathaniel HerzApr 30, 2025
Take a trip to the Asian island that could play a role in Alaska's future
If Taiwan faces a military conflict with China, Alaska forces could be drawn into the fight. Northern Journal recently took a trip to the island to learn more.
BY Nathaniel HerzDec 2, 2024
America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.
Alaska geographer Mike Sfraga hasn’t announced his resignation. But it’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors to leave their posts during a presidential transition.
BY Nathaniel HerzNov 25, 2024