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U.S. Senate

Cuddy says he'll challenge Stevens

Anchorage developer Dave Cuddy joined the U.S. Senate race Wednesday, hoping to win a Republican primary election upset over incumbent Sen. Ted Stevens.

Rural reconnaissance

It started as soon as Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens stepped off the Blackhawk helicopter that brought him to Quinhagak near the Bering Sea, just a speck in an endless flat landscape of sodden tundra and lakes with no names.

Teacher will run for US Senate

A Nikiski High School teacher from Kenai has filed to run for the seat now held by U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens.

Begich, Stevens stake out positions on new GI bill

U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens and Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich are taking opposing positions on a new GI bill to give more educational benefits to veterans.

Mayor says he'll balance campaign, city business

Running the state's largest city is a big job. So is running for the U.S. Senate against one of the most famous names in Alaska.

Senate race: Begich launches campaign

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich, launching his challenge to U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, declared Alaska needs a senator who doesn't answer to special interests.

Mayor says he'll balance campaign, city business

Begich formally enters race for US Senate

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich formally declared his candidacy today for the U.S. Senate seat held by Ted Stevens since 1968.

Begich officially declares run for Senate

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich formally declared his candidacy today for the U.S. Senate seat held by Ted Stevens since 1968.

Begich to announce decision by May

JUNEAU -- Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich says he's not a candidate for a Senate seat that has belonged to U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens since 1968 -- not yet anyway.

Bill targets VA health care for women

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined other women in the Senate on Wednesday in filing legislation that would improve health care for female soldiers returning from duty in Iraq.

Sen. Murkowski asks for faster track to gas pipeline

JUNEAU -- U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Tuesday that time is running short on Alaska to get a natural gas line project moving -- while competing natural gas projects are gaining ground.

Senator chides former governor's chief of staff

Pundits say Stevens is vulnerable this time

U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens hasn't had a close election contest since The Beatles released the White Album and Vince Lombardi was the winning coach in Super Bowl II.

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Wildlife galleries

Images of Alaska's wildlife, from moose and polar bears to whales and eagles.

READER-SUBMITTED

Tattoo gallery

Check out our galleries of readers' ink and submit photos of you own body art.

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Alaska Bears

Complete bear coverage, including this summer's Rover's Run trail maulings, home video of a bear taking down a moose in Eagle River, and the extremely popular Bear Sightings gallery.

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Gov. Sarah Palin

Alaska's governor could be the next vice president. Read more about Palin in our special section.

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2008 Primary

Images from the primary election Tues., Aug. 26, 2008

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Life after the election

Diane Benson discusses losing the Democratic U.S. House primary and what's next for her.

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State Fair

Our one-stop guide to the State Fair has prices and schedules, parking tips, weather conditions and more.

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Backyard beekeepers

A cool, rainy summer has limited honey production for Alaska's beekeepers.