Alaska governor says he quit reelection race to boost Democrat

Some Democrats and independents had long worried Walker and Begich would split the vote, handing the race to Dunleavy. Walker, a former Republican, was elected in 2014 with Democratic support. The clincher for Walker's decision to leave the race, it …

Alaska governor says he quit race to boost Democrat

Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Updated 1:51 pm PDT, Saturday, October 20, 2018 Alaska first lady Donna Walker, left, blows kisses to the crowd and Gov. Bill Walker reacts at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Anchorage, …

Why did Alaska’s governor abruptly drop out of the race?

There are just 2½ weeks until Election Day, and it was an election Gov. Bill Walker (I) looked likely to lose. Instead, on Friday, he abruptly ended his campaign and threw his support to the Democrat in the race, Mark Begich. It’s a weird move that isn’t …

Alaska governor seeks to boost Begich’s odds

The Latest on the Alaska governor's race (all times local): 9:40 a.m. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker dropped his re-election bid in hopes of boosting Democratic rival Mark Begich's chances of beating Republican Mike Dunleavy. Walker, an independent, said …

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East Clips West For Division I Football Championship

The East High Thunderbirds completed an undefeated run through Alaska opponents with a 35-6 victory over the West High Eagles in the ASAA First National Bowl Division I Football Championship, Friday night at the Anchorage Football Stadium.   The …

The Latest: Alaska governor seeks to boost Begich’s odds

The Latest on the Alaska governor's race (all times local): 9:40 a.m. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker dropped his re-election bid in hopes of boosting Democratic rival Mark Begich's chances of beating Republican Mike Dunleavy. Walker, an independent, said …

Villages in Alaska region growing faster than hub town

BETHEL, Alaska — Small communities in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region are growing faster population-wise than Bethel, the commercial hub for that part of the state. It’s part of a trend spreading across western and northern communities of Alaska, …

Food Bank of Alaska receives 120,000-pound donation

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Food Bank of Alaska is replenishing its pantry with a 120,000-pound (54,000-kilogram) donation. KTVA reports ConocoPhillips employees made the donation as part of United Way’s yearly Day of Caring food drive. Food bank CEO Jim …

Bill Walker, Alaska governor, suspends reelection campaign, endorses Democratic challenger

Bill Walker, the governor of Alaska, abruptly suspended his re-election campaign Friday and endorsed his Democratic challenger, Mark Begich, in lieu of both candidates competing in next month’s midterm race against Republican hopeful Mike Dunleavy. Mr. …