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Revealed: The money behind the last-minute fringe candidate ad blitz in Alaska’s US Senate primary
Groups exploited what one critic describes as an ‘outrageous’ loophole allowing donor information to remain hidden until after ballots are cast.
3 days ago4 min read


Fire that destroys vehicle spreads to adjacent home in Lemon Creek, extinguished before major damage occurs
A fire that destroyed a vehicle parked next to a home in Lemon Creek was extinguished Wednesday morning before it could cause widespread damage to the residents, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue.
3 days ago1 min read


Alaska Seaplanes disputes Juneau airport plan to overhaul airline fees
A plan to change how Juneau International Airport divides its operating costs has drawn objections from Alaska Seaplanes, which warns that shifting more expenses onto smaller airplanes could make flights more expensive for Southeast Alaska communities that depend on air travel.
3 days ago1 min read


State’s hasty plans to outsource payroll questioned by legislators in letters to Dunleavy administration
Concerns about lack of details, legislative oversight and if a single bidder is seeking the contract expressed by majority and minority caucus members.
3 days ago5 min read


Seafood industry works to encourage Alaska fishermen to vote
A coalition of Alaska commercial seafood industry organizations is giving fishermen and processors tools to boost voter turnout in the governor’s race.
4 days ago3 min read


Is Mary Peltola ready for primetime?
The essential question facing voters in the top race is whether or not Mary Peltola is equipped to serve Alaskans in the U.S. Senate. Of course, there are a number of considerations, many of which have been discussed in prior commentaries. But today, three red flags stand out.
4 days ago3 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 19
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
4 days ago1 min read


Taxpayers funding private school tuition, helping Christian schools expand
These programs mean half of school-age children in the United States are now eligible to apply for state money to attend private schools. In the U.S., most private schools are religious. Securing public money for them raises issues over church-state separation but fulfills a longstanding goal for Christian conservatives, who lobbied for this funding.
4 days ago8 min read


Documentaries by two Wrangell freshmen set to play at two film festivals
Equipped with nothing more sophisticated than standard iPads and basic iMovie software, two Wrangell freshmen spent their summer turning personal curiosities into cinema. Now, their work is headed for the big screen.
4 days ago3 min read


Childhood food memories triumph over politics
The political flyers overflowing my mailbox, the pop-up videos overwhelming my mood every time I check sports scores on a website, the campaign ads overpowering my senses when I listen to my favorite commercial radio stations, they are making October a thoroughly depressing and miserable month.
4 days ago3 min read


Ballots in Alaska, 5 other states include bans on noncitizen voting
Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others.
4 days ago5 min read


FEMA tells states to handle disasters on their own
The Trump administration’s disaster chief told state officials Tuesday they must increase their financial reserves and emergency capabilities to handle most disasters on their own, without federal help.
4 days ago1 min read
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