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Murkowski, Sullivan vote with Republicans against measure seeking release of Epstein files

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
In the U.S. House, Rep. Nick Begich III has not signed a petition that would force a vote on the issue.
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Taylor says ‘trolls’ and ‘media’ justify hiding business connections as he prepares to run for governor

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Former Attorney General Treg Taylor is expected to file to run for governor soon.
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Anchorage spent more than $200,000 to support the Trump-Putin summit. Will it get the money back?

Federal Government Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Other cities’ efforts to recoup spending to protect Trump have failed. “We have sent demand letters, phone calls and made public statements. We have received no response.”
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Anchorage Assembly passes on pot-smoking spots

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
If you’re looking for a legal place outside your home to light up a joint in Anchorage, you’ll need to keep waiting.
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Many cruise ships emit super pollutants despite clean fuel alternatives

Commentary Rachel Levy -
On average, each generator on these cruise ships emits the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool’s worth of acid every hour
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As Dunleavy’s special session peters out, legislators cut their own path on education

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The special session still isn’t going anywhere with just a few days left on the clock.
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Alaska State Medical Board injects politics into medicine with anti-trans, anti-abortion votes

Health Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska State Medical Board approved anti-abortion and anti-trans measures.
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History, mystery and the long-awaited revival of Eldred Rock Lighthouse

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
To reach Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse, you’ll need a captain, a boat and a bit of a salty sense of humor.
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Current Cravings: Crimson brings a stylish new dining option to downtown Anchorage

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
A favorite small town-seeming quirk for a mid-sized city like Anchorage is the chatter when a new restaurant opens.
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With their popularity tanking, Alaska’s senators host RFK Jr., other Trump officials

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the special guest of Alaska U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday.
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