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What to watch for in Anchorage’s mayoral runoff

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage’s mayoral race once again comes down to a runoff election. Three years after far-right Mayor Dave Bronson won in a runoff election, today he will be facing off against moderate former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance in another. Polls...
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Bronson stretches the truth and fear-mongers over ‘wokeness’

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
In Anchorage's mayoral run-off, Mayor Bronson ramps up fear-mongering, while LaFrance stresses collaboration over divisive rhetoric in bid for mayoral seat.
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Fairbanks schools deserve our support

Commentary Dermot Cole -
This election is also about saving our schools, the quality of which has everything to do with what kind of future Fairbanks will enjoy or endure.
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Alaska’s zine scene continues to grow

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
"We all have a story to tell." Alaskans are expressing themselves and building community through zines.
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Palmeira founders open Dripping Zebra Coffee

Anchorage Kaitlin Armstrong -
Dripping Zebra’s menu is inspired by regional Mexican dishes that aren’t readily available in Anchorage, including café de olla and dulce de leche-filled croissants.
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Mayor Bronson is first incumbent mayor in 30 years to be forced into a run-off election

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Tom Fink was the last incumbent mayor to face a run-off, in 1990. He narrowly won with 38% of the vote.
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Preliminary results show Anchorage voters reject incumbent Mayor Bronson for second term

Anchorage The Alaska Current -
With no mayoral candidates expected to reach the percentage of votes needed to win, Anchorage braces for a runoff election.
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Mat-Su book-banning policy goes before a federal judge

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Most of the challenged books have not been reviewed, with only 18 books undergoing the process so far.
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State funding for year-round shelter in Anchorage falls a vote short

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Dave Bronson unite to seek $4 million in state funding to keep city's cold weather shelter open year-round.
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Juneau’s Buddy Tabor’s folk music hits global streaming platforms

Arts and Culture Katie Bausler -
Beloved Juneau singer-songwriter Buddy Tabor's music will hit streaming platforms next month, championed by devoted friends aiming to preserve his legacy and inspire new listeners.
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