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Juneau businesses argue against ‘Ship-Free Saturday’ ballot proposition
Members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future say they believe the proposition is bad for the capital's economy.
Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was ‘pushed aside’ by Trump aides
The statement comes in response to NPR's reporting on an altercation during former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington.
Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll.
Peltola and Begich square off in their first forum of the year
The leading candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat vied for the support of the oil industry at an Anchorage conference.
Federal government to maintain protections for 28 million acres of Alaska D-1 lands
The move is widely supported by Alaska tribal and conservation groups, but is opposed by the state and its U.S. senators.
Progressive drops out of West Anchorage state House race, leaving Democrat uncontested
Nick Moe had challenged Democrat Carolyn Hall for the House District 16 seat that was left vacant by Jennie Armstrong.
Why are some Republican candidates quitting Alaska’s general election? Strategy.
With Republican voters reluctant to use ranked choice voting, candidates are seeking to avoid a split in the electorate.
RurAL CAP connects small businesses — including fishing boats — with federal energy dollars
RurAL CAP staff can help small businesses navigate applying for REAP grants, which pay up to 50% of many energy upgrades' costs.
Small Cook Inlet producers say they need state government help before drilling for new natural gas
One company says it needs more support after $7 million of its loans were forgiven. Another wants a royalty reduction to drill a well.
RFK is ending his presidential bid in key states, urging supporters to vote for Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is suspending his long-shot run and removing his name from ballots in battleground states.
Nancy Dahlstrom drops out of Alaska’s U.S. House race
Dahlstrom announced the end of her candidacy after placing third in the primary, behind Democrat Mary Peltola and fellow Republican Nick Begich III.
Matt Salisbury is the No. 4 candidate in Alaska’s U.S. House voting. Who is he?
After primary election day, Salisbury was in line to join Mary Peltola, Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom in Alaska’s final four.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November vote
Ballot Measure 2 would end ranked choice voting and the state’s open primary election system.
How ‘the license plate bill to end license plate bills’ finally passed
Lawmakers have long criticized the inconsequential bills. But they also weren’t willing to stop spending time on them -- until this year.
Alaska delegation asks Biden to act on Canadian mining near transboundary rivers
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Rep. Mary Peltola expressed concern over Canadian mining impacts on U.S. communities.
Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries
But amid near-record-low turnout, experts warn against drawing conclusions before the November general election.
Southeast tribes seek a pause on Canadian mine near B.C. border
An attorney says the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission hopes to ensure tribes "are not sidelined" by projects.
2 rural Alaska precincts fail to open for primary voting after workers don’t respond to state
In addition to the precincts that didn’t open, others opened roughly three hours late, around 10 a.m., officials said.
It’s Peltola, Begich, Dahlstrom in U.S. House race
The primary prunes the candidates from a dozen to four. Frequent candidate Gerald Heikes gained name recognition from a negative ad campaign.
3 things to know about voting in Alaska’s primary election
Alaskans have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to vote in the primary. Here's what's on the ballot, how to vote, and when to expect results.
9th Circuit lifts closure of Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery
A three-judge panel partially reversed a lower court ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Washington-based Wild Fish Conservancy.
Governor signs bill putting more guardrails on property assessments
Senate Bill 179 prevents municipalities from raising the assessed value of properties during an appeal process, among other changes.
Justice to monitor Alaska primary election for compliance with language requirements
The Department of Justice will have observers in certain rural areas to see if Indigenous language speakers are served properly.
Disagreements over bipartisanship fuel five-way race for Eagle River state Senate seat
Sen. Kelly Merrick says she joined a 17-member bipartisan Senate majority to get things done. Opponents say she betrayed conservative voters.
Alaska elections officials plan to debut new ballot-tracking system with Aug. 20 primary
The system will allow the Division of Elections to track packages of ballots as they return to Juneau from remote locations.
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