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Your guide to rock hunting in Alaska

Learn about Alaska’s gold rush history, spend time panning for gold, and seek out your own rocks and minerals with this guide to rock hunting in Alaska.
Juneau

Immersive theater venue in Juneau proposed to open in 2028

A new theater attraction may be coming to South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau in 2028.
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Without campaign finance limits, deep pockets have dominated political spending in Alaska. Voters can change that.

Ballot Measure 1 on Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary ballot would place a $2,000 cap on how much people can give to candidates.
Elections

As Alaska’s U.S. Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates

The groups appear to be trying to “dilute the vote” for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.
News

First week of third gasline special session ends with no action by Dunleavy or Alaska Legislature

The Alaska Legislature ended the first week of its third special session on the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline with no action.
Cartoon

Current Cartoons: Third time’s the charm?

A third special session has begun, but lawmakers say time is running out for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to secure agreement on tax incentives aimed at advancing the Alaska LNG project.
Cartoon

Current Cartoons: Bycatch, big money and Alaska’s Senate race

Bycatch has emerged as one of the defining issues in Alaska's U.S. Senate race, putting candidates' records, fisheries policy and campaign contributions under a new spotlight. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
Anchorage

Where We’re Anchored: July

Growing up, my mom would save me the newspaper before she recycled it so I could look at Kim Casali’s “Love Is…” comic, and when I moved to college she’d cut them out and mail them to me. 
Elections

Legislators call on Alaska election officials to reverse voter purge that hit new citizens

Despite concerns about "old data," the state pushed ahead with the unprecedented purge that seems to have targeted new citizens.
Elections

Candy to consultants. Alaska’s campaign finance reports drill down to sweets, but obscure the big ad buys

On one end of the spectrum, reports drill down into the minutiae of campaign expenses, like spending on candy, while others opt for a more vague approach.
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