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FAIRBANKS — Scott McAdams, the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race, had 400 e-mails Tuesday morning. Many came from moderate and independent voters who hope he can stop Republican winner Joe Miller, whose extremism some fear represents “a direct threat to Alaska’s economy,” he said.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Begich joined the chorus of support for McAdams, saying he and aides have already offered campaign advice.

Read more: Alaska Democrats look to boost McAdams in race for Senate seat

GOVERNOR: Optional investment could prod project, candidate says.

The state's Democratic nominee for governor said Friday he wants to give Alaskans a chance to invest in a proposed pipeline that could ship natural gas to the Lower 48.

Ethan Berkowitz said he wants to create "Great Alaska Pipeline Inc.," a private-public partnership that could help overcome a hurdle for the proposed multibillion-dollar project -- financing.

Read more: Berkowitz proposes citizen investment in Alaska gas line

The officers and members of the Alaska Democratic Party mourn with all Alaskans the deaths of Senator Ted Stevens, along with Dana Tindall, her 16 year old daughter Corey, Bill Phillips, and pilot Terry Smith.  The next few weeks will be filled with their stories and memories as we share in our collective grief.

Read more: A Tribute to Senator Stevens and the Other Distinguished Crash Victims by Patti Higgins

"The [Parnell Adminstration's] appointment of six men in a row continues a trend that has seen the number of women judicial appointments drop since 2003, even though qualified women are consistently applying and the judicial council consistently nominates them for consideration by the governor...

Read more: Women face another step back under the Parnell Administration