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Alaska’s open primaries survive repeal attempt backed by conservatives

Ballot Measure 2, the initiative seeking to repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked-choice voting system, has failed.
Elections

Republican legislators float unhinged election conspiracies because why not

Like clockwork, far-right Republican legislators are crying foul on the state’s election after the latest results show the repeal of Alaska’s open primary system...
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: ‘Chasing a passion’ with AK Tie Dye

After attending a street fair in Anchorage in her early 20s, Jen Luton “immediately became obsessed” with tie-dye. “I have always been attracted to creative...
Elections

Open primary repeal now narrowly failing in near-final vote tally

The Alaska Division of Elections added about 4,000 new votes to the election results on Monday.
Commentary

‘One of the most brilliant things,’ Sullivan says of plan to have Elon Musk slash the federal government

This story was originally published in Reporting From Alaska. The world’s richest man claims he can find ways to cut at least $2 trillion from the annual...
Courts

Alaska’s top court reviews permits for Donlin gold mine, a big Southwest Alaska project

A pair of lawsuits filed by tribal governments in the region are challenging the state’s regulatory process.
Courts

Federal judge dismisses Alaska trawlers’ lawsuit that sought to overturn halibut limits

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to overturn new halibut bycatch limits on deep-sea trawlers that fish in federal waters off Alaska.
Anchorage

Mutual aid matters: How Anchorage residents are supporting each other.

As residents face increasing economic challenges, grassroots organizers have stepped up to provide vital support and mutual aid.
Federal Government

Murkowski shocked after Trump picks Gaetz for U.S. Attorney General

The news that President-elect Donald Trump has selected controversy-riddled Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for the role of U.S. Attorney General was met with shock.
Elections

Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump

Some lawmakers believe the governor may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.
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