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Cast a ballot and wait for the plane. In Alaska, a grace period for ballots is seen as a necessity
Many worry that a case from Mississippi challenging whether ballots received after Election Day can be counted in federal elections could end Alaska's practice of accepting late-arriving ballots. Alaska counts ballots if they are postmarked by Election Day and received within 10 days, or 15 days for overseas voters in general elections.
Mar 225 min read


High gas prices likely to offset Trump’s tax cuts, study finds
Analysis doesn’t include tariffs, other costs resulting from economic uncertainty.
Mar 224 min read


Turn today’s oil boom into tomorrow’s energy security
Alaska is once again riding high on the strength of oil revenues, with a possible $545 million flowing into state coffers during the current fiscal year due to higher oil prices. This is welcome news for policymakers and residents alike. But it also presents a familiar and uncomfortable paradox; the very forces boosting state revenue are poised to inflict serious economic pain on many Alaskans, particularly those in rural communities.
Mar 223 min read


On The Trails: Wasps
The insect order Hymenoptera includes wasps and bees. Bees evolved from a waspish ancestor a long time ago and constitute a separate lineage, which is not the focus of this essay, although some comparisons are quite interesting.
Mar 223 min read


Police blotter for March 20
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 222 min read


Police blotter for March 19
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Mar 221 min read


ICE will provide airport security starting Monday due to TSA staffing shortages
Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs as a budget impasse has air travelers frustrated over hourslong waits and screeners angry about missed paychecks.
Mar 224 min read


3 hurt, including child with possible head trauma, when truck hits median on ‘extremely slick’ Egan Drive
CCFR issues safety warning, closure of Thane Road planned as Juneau within 2.1" of all-time winter snowfall record as of 11:59 p.m. Saturday; forecast says record may occur Sunday.
Mar 222 min read


Braves outlast Whalers in triple-overtime state championship game
Mt. Edgecumbe topples powerhouse Barrow for Alaska’s 3A boys crown.
Mar 2213 min read


Sitka falls to Nome in third/fifth-place state game
Wolves give it all in season finale against Nanooks at March Madness tournament.
Mar 227 min read


Sen. Sullivan is a strong supporter of Alaska’s small businesses
Sen. Sullivan’s support for policies that reduce tax and regulatory burdens and create stability for small businesses is good for all Alaskans.
Mar 212 min read


Alaska officials step toward wider oil and gas exploration on state land near Yukon River
Oil and gas firm Hilcorp is already at work on land owned by Doyon Ltd. near the village of Birch Creek, south of the river.
Mar 213 min read
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