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Suzanne LaFrance dominates early returns

As preliminary results roll in, Suzanne LaFrance emerges as the front-runner in Anchorage's mayoral run-off race.

Bronson stretches the truth and fear-mongers over ‘wokeness’

In Anchorage's mayoral run-off, Mayor Bronson ramps up fear-mongering, while LaFrance stresses collaboration over divisive rhetoric in bid for mayoral seat.

Dunleavy’s poll draws scrutiny: leading questions, misleading data

Gov. Mike Dunleavy's commissioned poll raises questions about skewed samples and misleading data.

Alaska students stage statewide walkout protesting education veto

The walkouts were 40 minutes long to represent the 40 votes needed by the Legislature to override the governor's veto of SB 140.

Mayor Bronson is first incumbent mayor in 30 years to be forced into a run-off election

Tom Fink was the last incumbent mayor to face a run-off, in 1990. He narrowly won with 38% of the vote.

Mayoral race fact check: Dave Bronson’s inaccurate attack ad

Mayor Dave Bronson's campaign ad spins misleading narratives, falsely claiming to solve homelessness while attacking opponent Suzanne LaFrance with inaccuracies.

BSA bill offers hope for struggling schools statewide

Schools in rural Alaska teeter as BSA bill hangs in the balance: critical funding needed for teacher pay, maintenance and student support.

New polling favors LaFrance in Anchorage mayoral race

New polling ahead of the April 2 Anchorage mayoral race shows incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson continues to be deeply unpopular with Anchorage voters, and Suzanne LaFrance is in the best position to beat him. 

Controversial group Moms for Liberty organizes in Anchorage

As the new Anchorage-based Moms for Liberty chapter takes shape, its inaugural meeting focuses on organizational matters while hinting at future advocacy efforts around parental rights and educational policies.

New research shows Anchorage voters think city is on wrong track; want compromise on real policy issues

Respondents across the political spectrum overwhelmingly prioritized crime and public safety, the local economy, snow plowing and homelessness.

Anchorage Mayor ‘Bonson’ goes rogue in Juneau

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson went rogue in Juneau on Thursday, presenting his personal, unilaterally created legislative agenda in closed-door meetings with legislators, rather than...

Document reveals McKenna Brothers Paving dumped at least 56 tons of waste for free

A municipal document listing non-paying customers shows McKenna Brothers Paving dumped at least 56 tons of waste at municipal dump sites for free.

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