Juneau Independent

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Just as mosquitos, outdoor barbecues and sometimes even sunshine and warm skies return every summer in Alaska, and just as king salmon used to return in abundance and many Lower 48 relatives visit in too much abundance, Alaska experiences a special summer event in election years: The return of the dividend-promising political candidate.

Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player in an election season that will determine control of Congress.

Ballot Measure 2 would repeal the open primary and ranked choice general election systems, and repeal some campaign disclosure rules.

Auke Bay Post 25 falls to Kenai Post 20 in final pool play game to miss semifinals

Juneau defeats Ketchikan 9-1, await arrival of Anchorage District 1 champ to Ketchikan.

Alaska’s gubernatorial campaigns have raised nearly $9 million. We broke down where it came from.

Effort looks for more volunteers to work on first phase of trails.

Six events make this Sunday’s gathering an experience for athletes of all calibers.

City leaders say $25M for projects may be too much for voters facing renewal of 3% sales tax, new seasonal 1% sales tax and raising mill rate; legality of language also questioned.

Vern was born on June 13, 1950, in Renton, Washington, to Erwin Engesath and Jean Bie. Later the family moved to what is now the SeaTac area and Vern met the Mesdag family.

Construction completes as bill to expedite long-term glacial outburst flood solution heads to U.S. Senate.