Juneau remains central as Alaska’s ballot drama unfolds: endorsement twists pit Republican incumbents against challengers with the same name. A navigator of Alaska’s political process with a role shaping outcomes amid a reshaping landscape.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk crashed on Harbor Mountain near Sitka during a routine training flight. Crewmembers have been hospitalized with injuries. Investigators say the cause is unknown as a recovery operation continues and a string of recent aviation incidents is noted in initial updates.
A 21-foot skiff has run out of fuel near Farragut Bay, Alaska, and a nearby cruise ship, Wilderness Legacy, has towed and refuelled it. Passengers have said the closer superyacht Launchpad — owned by Mark Zuckerberg — did not answer a Coast Guard marine assistance request; Meta says Launchpadcrew were on a different radio channel and the skiff was not in distress.
Alaska’s primary has reshaped the Senate race, with Dan J. Sullivan securing a spot in the general election amid questions about ballot naming and party alignment. Mary Peltola and Dan S. Sullivan are leading the Senate race, while Nick Begich and Bill Hill vie for the other key contest. The primary results hinge on ranked-choice logistics and post-election counting.
The Trump administration is pursuing a land exchange to grant private Kingsbarn Realty Capital a parcel near Yosemite National Park in exchange for land of equal value elsewhere in California. Officials say the aim is a shorter access route to Yosemite’s entrance, reducing driving and emissions, while opponents call it a dangerous privatization of public land. Public commentary and environmental groups have raised questions about legality and impacts on conservation.