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

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
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

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Both secured enough votes to advance to the general election, but Peltola made waves by finishing with a sizable lead over the incumbent.
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Mary Peltola rejects Kamala Harris’ endorsement, tells Lower 48 politicians to steer clear

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
With Republicans racing to undercut Peltola’s bipartisan appeal in the pivotal race, the Democrat says she doesn’t need Lower 48 help.
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An industrial park with data centers could be coming to the Mat-Su. Here’s how to weigh in

News Victoria Petersen -
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.
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Brewing the Juneau way

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
How Alaska’s remoteness fueled a brewery’s sustainable innovation.
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Exclusive: Poll shows independent Bill Hill has a real shot at winning Alaska’s US House seat

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Hill has a long way to go with name recognition against GOP Rep. Nick Begich III, but he’s winning over voters.
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Elon Musk spends $1.5 million in bid to repeal Alaska’s RCV and dark money laws

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Musk’s attempt to influence Alaska’s elections is only public because of the very laws he wants to repeal.
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Dan Sullivan took nearly $10,000 from Epstein associates, then voted to confirm Blanche

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Last year, Sullivan voted to block the release of the Epstein files, then took nearly $10,000 in contributions from two contacts of the dead child sex trafficker. 
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Your guide to rock hunting in Alaska

Arts and Culture Victoria Petersen -
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.
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Immersive theater venue in Juneau proposed to open in 2028

Juneau Rachel Levy -
A new theater attraction may be coming to South Franklin Street in downtown Juneau in 2028.
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