Capital city of Alaska, Dzántikʼási Hít or Dzántikʼáan—political, economic, and cultural hub
The Alaska Supreme Court has allowed Dan J. Sullivan to appear on the Republican ballot alongside incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, reversing an earlier disqualification for allegedly aiming to confuse voters. The court directs the Division of Elections to differentiate candidates within ballot design law as appeals proceed. The controversy centers on whether the challenger’s name and party affiliation could mislead voters ahead of the primary.
Luxury hotel brands are entering the cruise space, offering mega-yacht-like experiences on shorter, curated itineraries. The trend includes brands like Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman, moving beyond traditional cruise models as ultrawealthy travelers seek exclusive, shipboard living with extensive amenities.
A 21-foot skiff ran out of fuel between Petersburg and Juneau, Alaska. The Wilderness Legacy rescued the skiff after authorities said the yacht Launchpad, Mark Zuckerberg’s private vessel, did not respond to a distress call. Zuckerberg’s team says Launchpad was on a different radio channel and was not aboard at the time. The incident occurred near Farragut Bay on Aug. 1; all parties are safe.