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Alaskans vote to end unlimited political spending, rebuking Dunleavy’s veto

Months after Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed campaign finance limits, Alaskans voted overwhelmingly to institute them anyway.
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Mary Peltola finishes ahead of GOP US Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate primary

Both secured enough votes to advance to the general election, but Peltola made waves by finishing with a sizable lead over the incumbent.
Elections

Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems

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Mary Peltola rejects Kamala Harris’ endorsement, tells Lower 48 politicians to steer clear

With Republicans racing to undercut Peltola’s bipartisan appeal in the pivotal race, the Democrat says she doesn’t need Lower 48 help.
Environment

New rule allows dogs on Alaska’s Pribilof Islands for anti-rat duties

Dogs are not allowed as permanent residents, but they can now be enlisted in the ongoing campaign to keep the Pribilof Islands rat-free.
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An industrial park with data centers could be coming to the Mat-Su. Here’s how to weigh in

A large industrial park and data center development is being proposed north of Houston. The state is taking public comment for one more week. Here’s what’s being proposed—and how you can tell the state what you think.
Arts and Culture

Brewing the Juneau way

How Alaska’s remoteness fueled a brewery’s sustainable innovation.
Arts and Culture

33 local sports teams in Alaska worth cheering for

Watch these 33 local sports teams in Alaska compete in sports like baseball, ice hockey, and roller derby.
Arts and Culture

11 Black-owned businesses in Alaska to support this August (& all year long)

Support these Black-owned businesses in Alaska during National Black Business Month—and all year long.
Opinion

Alaska’s fisheries belong to all Alaskans. This election will help determine their future.

I grew up on the ocean.
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