Alaska’s Election 2018: U.S. House Candidates Galvin, Young
![Side-by-side portraits of 2018 Alaska U.S. House candidates Alyse Galvin and Don Young.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Alaska-US-House-Candidates-Galvin-and-Young-2-up-1200x800.jpg)
There are two candidates running for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives: Don Young and Alyse Galvin. This is independent candidate Galvin’s first time running for the congressional seat, which Congressman Young has held for the last 45 years. KNOM sat down with both Young and Galvin in the studio.
Alaska’s Election 2018: Gov. Candidates Begich, Dunleavy
![Side-by-side headshot-style portraits of Mark Begich and Mike Dunleavy, wearing jackets and ties.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Alaska-Governor-Candidates-Mark-Begich-and-Mike-Dunleavy-2-up-1200x800.jpg)
KNOM spoke with Alaska gubernatorial candidates Mark Begich and Mike Dunleavy about their goals for Western Alaska. Particular topics of importance were education, subsistence, and climate issues.
Alaska’s Election 2018: Gov. Candidate Toien
![Black and white portrait of Alaska gubernatorial candidate Billy Toien, wearing a jacket and tie.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Alaska-Governor-Candidate-Billy-Toien-1200x800.jpg)
In the 2018 general election on November 6, three candidates are on the ballot for Alaska’s governor: Democrat Mark Begich, Republican Mike Dunleavy, and Libertarian Billy Toien. KNOM spoke with Toien in a phone interview.
With Departure of Haltrich, Yukon Quest Searches for New Executive Director
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After the departure of Natalie Haltrich announced last week, the Yukon Quest organization is searching for a new executive director. The 2019 race begins February 2.