...Democrats believe Knowles' popularity from his two terms as governor and his pro-oil development views in this energy-rich state put him in perfect position to pull off an upset against Murkowski, who also faces a tough primary battle. Republicans...

...communities. She said she asks residents there whether Young has helped improve their lives. She asks why such an energy-rich state cannot provide villages with fuel.

...over four years looms large over the Legislature, which opened its 90-day session Tuesday. Oil is king in the energy-rich state, responsible for much of the revenue that keeps Alaska running. But production is declining, prompting politicians...

...we can't very well play the "poor little ol' me" card. We've got $30 billion in the bank. As in other energy-rich states, unexpected money is gushing into the Alaska state treasury, thanks to $60-a-barrel oil. But when you look...

...energy and prosperity, energy and opportunity, and energy and security. Consequently, many of us in this huge, energy-rich state recognize that the president's cap-and-trade energy tax would adversely affect every aspect of the U.S...

...it gives us the opportunity to assert our common values and honor, and it is a privilege to do that. We are an energy rich state with strong business principles and a message from us can and will be powerful, and can and will be something we...