Alaska

Visit Alaska

By Diane Cole - Nation & World - December 18, 2008

The Last Frontier became the 49th state five decades ago. more >>

Will GOP Senators Vote to Expel One of Their Own, Ted Stevens of Alaska?

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 13, 2008

Probably, unless the Alaskan voters do it first. more >>

Can Democrats Get to 60 by Winning Senate Races in Alaska, Minnesota, and Georgia?

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - November 13, 2008

I may have spoken too soon the day after the election when I said Democrats fell short of 60. more >>

5 Senate and House Races That Have Not Been Decided

Opinion - November 11, 2008

Results for a total of 3 Senate races and 2 House races have yet to be determined. more >>

Sarah Palin's Endangered Whale Problem With the Bush Administration

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 20, 2008

Stop the presses! The Bush administration actually did something good for the environment! more >>

Conservatives Slam Report on Palin's Troopergate Problem

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 10, 2008

A "New York Times" story provokes a backlash. more >>

The Palin Plane and the Troopergate Report

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 10, 2008

A plane, a plane, my governship for a plane! more >>

Most Alaskan Glaciers Retreat and Thin

Science - October 6, 2008

New U.S. Geological Survey book documents retreat of Alaskan glaciers. more >>

Palin's Home Got Coast Guard 'Aquatic Protection'

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 25, 2008

During Palin's short trip home, the vice presidential candidate's lakefront property was secured by boats. more >>

Sarah Palin and Her Outrageous Rape Kit Policy

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 18, 2008

Charging victims for rape kits so their assailants can be charged—an offense to women and justice. more >>

Sarah Palin and the Rape Kit Question

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - September 10, 2008

Bloggers say Wasilla police used to charge rape victims for the kits. If so, they weren't alone. more >>

The Hockey Mom Is Home or Away?

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - September 9, 2008

The fiscal watchdog charged the taxpayers $60 per night for travel expenses while sleeping...at home. more >>

Sarah Palin and the Gray-Haired Museum Ladies

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - September 8, 2008

The young VP pick has a history of unflinching authority. more >>

Data Points: Sarah Palin's Lobbyist

Opinion - September 4, 2008

As mayor, Palin hired a lobbyist who secured $27 million for the small town of Wasilla, Alaska. more >>

A Look at Palin's Role in Alaska's Big Natural Gas Pipeline Project

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - September 3, 2008

She signed the deal into law, but it was pushed along by high energy prices and bipartisan support. more >>

McCain's Palin Dilemma—Should She Stay or Should She Go?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 2, 2008

While liberals are wondering if she'll last on the ticket, McCain is in no position to dump her. more >>

The Ted Stevens Indictment Is an Earthquake in Alaska Politics

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - July 30, 2008

It seems unlikely that Stevens will return to Congress next year, even if he wins the primary. more >>

Arctic Drilling Wouldn't Cool High Oil Prices

By Marianne Lavelle - Nation & World - May 23, 2008

Energy analysts say it would take 10 years for production to begin, and its impact could be very modest more >>

Attacking Climate Change in Court

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - March 13, 2008

A spate of legal cases try to hold corporations and governments liable global warming more >>

Exxon: We Have Paid for Valdez

By Marianne Lavelle - Nation & World - February 28, 2008

In the Supreme Court, the oil giant argues against punitive damages for the Alaskan oil spill. more >>

What to Look For in the Returns

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 5, 2008

Here's an hour-by-hour forecast for the results on megaprimary night. more >>

Oil Revenues Help Other States

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - February 1, 2008

Minerals help Wyoming, New Mexico, Alaska. more >>

The House will vote today on a spending bill that includes provisions for $70 billion in aid to support the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. After months of wrangling between Democrats and the president, the bill is now expected to pass, dealing a year-ending blow to antiwar Democrats. more >>

Big Trouble for a Senate Icon

By Danielle Knight - Nation & World - September 29, 2007

Few dared question Alaska's irascible Ted Stevens--until now more >>

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ted Stevens

By Allegra Hartley - Nation & World - September 26, 2007

Compiled by the U.S. News library staff more >>