r/alaska • • Sep 10 '26

Questions! Weekly - 'Alaska, From the outside looking in Q/A'

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This is the Official Weekly post for asking your questions about Alaska.

Accepting a job here?

Trying to reinvent yourself or escape the inescapable?

Vacation planning?

General questions you have that you would like to be answered by an Alaskan?

Also, you should stop by r/AskAlaska


r/alaska • • 5h ago

No indication of targeted attack behind Peltola car crash in Anchorage

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r/alaska • • 23m ago

Polite Political Discussion 🇺🇸 Trump's attempt to declare Alaskan election results invalid because of word incumbent. No one will understand it.

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Trump just used that word in a Michigan rally urging people to vote for the incumbent R. So what is he saying? Michigan voters are smarter? I don't know. I've visited Alaska and the people I met were strong willed and minded, fiercely independent and love the paradise in which they live. No one is getting 5K if Republicans win, not going to happen. SO don't believe it. It won't happen. I'm old. I seen many presidents and none are perfect, not one. But we have never had one so exploitive, so vulgar and so unconstitutional. When politicians make promises, think about what will be the opposition in any legislative session, be it state or federal. All politicians lie, they just do. Alaska, I'll be thinking about you come 11/3


r/alaska • • 1h ago

Polite Political Discussion 🇺🇸 Who is paying these people to canvas around town? I used to think they were volunteers but I’m pretty sure this guy didn’t have a clue who is on the ballot.

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Over the last week I’ve had 3 people swing by our house and ask these exact questions, with each one progressively getting more unfamiliar with candidates they are talking about.


r/alaska • • 1d ago

Trump says Alaska’s ballot is illegal because a lot of people don’t know what “incumbent” means. Q: How is it illegal? Trump: It is illegal because it is unfair. You want fairness in voting.

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r/alaska • • 3h ago

Polite Political Discussion 🇺🇸 Is There a Reason There Are So Many Dan Sullivans in Alaska? An Investigation.

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r/alaska • • 19h ago

🇷🇺I can see Russia from my house🏠 Or avoid the issue entirely by voting for the woman who isn't named Dan Sullivan

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r/alaska • • 1h ago

gleason

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Judge Gleason order on Democrats’ motion to expedite consideration of DOJ attempt to rig the election for Dan Sullivan (🤮incumbent🤮).

She grants Dems' motion for expedited consideration and notes DOJ waited four months to sue over the ballot.


r/alaska • • 19h ago

Volunteered Today

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Knocked on doors today for JKT, Mary, and the lot. Most people dont come to the door. Hardly anyone says who they support. Fewer still will talk with you. But when people did ask for info, it was awesome. I got the opportunity to tell them why I support the candidates I'm volunteering for.

Massive win in my book. Some guy told me about the history of the pipeline and another dude gave me some Mallomars.


r/alaska • • 1d ago

This isn’t okay. Maybe Ohio Dan can tell his supporters to put the markers away.

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r/alaska • • 2h ago

Saving resources, right?

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Ready for this train wreck to end. Thanks for the fire starters from both sides.


r/alaska • • 4h ago

Nursing schools in Alaska

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I'm interested in going into nursing and trying to choose between UAA and APU. As of now, UAA offers a bachelor's and an associate's, while APU only offers an associate's. They both have a bridge program from rn to bachelor's as well. The price isn't too concerning since they would be around the same for me cause I'm an Alaskan resident. I'm not sure if I want to do a bachelor's or just go get an associate's to see how much I like nursing before I get a bachelor's. Ultimately, I can't imagine myself going to school for another 4 years, but I don't want to cut myself short. Any advice on how to choose between the degree types and schools?


r/alaska • • 1d ago

Incumbent congressional candidates skip Alaska Native convention’s forum

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r/alaska • • 1d ago

Peltola sustains minor injuries from car crash, campaign says

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r/alaska • • 22h ago

Endurance fat bikers: what is your gear setup for 100+ mile races? ❄️ 🚲

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I’ve lived in Alaska for three years and have been fatbiking in the same amount of time. I’ve completed the Tanana River Challenge 25 & 50 milers, and want to sign up for the WM100 and Susitna 100.

Obviously there’s no gear requirements for the WM100, but there’s “the list” for the Su. Thankfully I’m able to borrow someone’s -20F sleeping bag and I only need to obtain a few small items to appease the requirements. But it got me wondering what brands/setups other Alaska folks carry on their bikes?

I’m particularly interested to see what people bring for the 3,000-calorie food carry required by the Su and the weight/space considerations given to said food.

What brand sleeping bags, pads, headlamps and blinking lights, water reservoirs, etc are you carrying? Do you go with a seat bag or rear rack? Do you bring dry layers to change into mid-race? (I’m a very sweaty human and this will be crucial for me).

Interested in your whole setup :) cheers.


r/alaska • • 1d ago

🇷🇺I can see Russia from my house🏠 US executives quit $25bn gas venture over claims of secret Russian control

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The former chief executive of a $25bn US gas export venture has accused Russian energy giant Novatek of secretly controlling the project, triggering the mass resignation of the company’s leadership over fears it is violating US sanctions.

The company, Polar Train LNG, is developing a gas export terminal on Alaska’s North Slope, part of a Trump administration initiative to expand US energy exports to Asia and strengthen its position in global energy markets. The venture was launched with the involvement of Gentry Beach, an investor with ties to Donald Trump’s family.

It has also featured in high-level negotiations between Washington and Moscow over potential business deals that could help secure an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Polar LNG was launched in March with plans to repurpose a partially constructed Novatek gas terminal for installation in Alaska. The company sought permission from US sanctions authorities at the Treasury department to negotiate with the Russian group but had not yet received approval.

Joel Riddle, Polar LNG’s American chief executive, told the FT that he discovered Novatek was already financing the venture and directing its operations before the necessary approvals were obtained.

He resigned in September, followed by almost the entire executive leadership team, including chief financial officer Dan Chandra, executive vice-president Jim Smith and executions manager Jody Trantham. The allegations raise questions about the extent to which Russian commercial interests are already seeking a foothold in the US energy industry before any agreement has been reached.


r/alaska • • 1d ago

Polite Political Discussion 🇺🇸 In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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r/alaska • • 23h ago

I’m doing a survey and collecting data on novel social disorders. People that go under the speed limit on the Seward highway, only to then speed up dramatically in the passing lanes racing all the cars behind you, Please take a few moments to provide some background data.

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r/alaska • • 1d ago

What time does Trick-or-Treating start?

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What time do you release your kids, and get porch activities ready? I’ve seen kids as early as 4pm some years ago (mostly weekends) or as late as 7 (because wrangling toddlers is like herding cats).

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4pm
5pm
6pm (sun set)
7pm
Prefer not to answer / other

r/alaska • • 1d ago

More Landscapes🏔 Ice and frost 😍

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r/alaska • • 2d ago

Peltola, Democratic Party move to intervene in DOJ election lawsuit

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r/alaska • • 2d ago

More Landscapes🏔 Alaska Airlines 737

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ADQ - Kodiak’s Main Airport


r/alaska • • 2d ago

🇷🇺I can see Russia from my house🏠 Farmed fish!

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It’s a scathing bumper sticker 🔥


r/alaska • • 2d ago

Alaska Grown 🐻‍❄️ Iced Coffee in ANC

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January iced coffee ☕️ Anchorage’s


r/alaska • • 2d ago

Polite Political Discussion 🇺🇸 US executives quit $25bn gas venture over claims of secret Russian co…

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"Former CEO of Polar Train LNG tells FT that energy giant Novatek financed and held reins of strategic Alaska project without Washington’s approval"