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Extreme-right Republican takes nasty friendly fire over support for bipartisan election bill

Matt Acuña Buxton -
If you’ve followed the legislative career of extreme-right Homer Republican Sarah Vance there’s not much that comes across as progressive.

Sullivan traded up to $2M in stocks while in office

The Alaska Current -
The senator's wealth has grown by 176% since 2015.

Tight Anchorage Assembly race between Park and Donley likely headed to a recount

Just 47 votes separated progressive Anchorage Assembly candidate Janice Park and conservative Dave Donley in the race to represent Midtown Anchorage.

Peltola announces big fundraising haul, signaling an expensive Senate race in Alaska

Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola announced on Monday that her campaign raised $8.9 million in the first quarter of the year.

Alaska GOP governor candidate Click Bishop picks Iñupiaq leader Greta Schuerch as running mate

Bishop is one of 18 candidates for Alaska governor.

Incumbents hold early advantage in Anchorage’s election

Progressive and moderate candidates held advantages in early results from Anchorage’s Tuesday election.

State of the Race: Conservatives deploy shady tactics in attempt to regain Anchorage foothold

The Anchorage muni election day is tomorrow, where voters will decide six assembly races, two school board races and a dozen propositions.

Independent congressional candidate Bill Hill reports raising $780,000 since launch

Independent candidate Bill Hill is one of the leading challengers to Alaska U.S. Republican Nick Begich.

Anchorage voters urged to mail ballots early ahead of April election

A recent U.S. Postal Service policy change could affect how Anchorage voters return their ballots in the city’s upcoming municipal election on April 7.

Why We Are Supporting Sydney Scout

We are supporting Sydney Scout for the District 1 seat.

‘Delicate balance’ election bill clears the House, on track to pass the Legislature

The Alaska House on Monday passed a long-awaited elections reform bill described as a "delicate balance" of progressive and conservative priorities.

Lawmakers consider resolution condemning Dunleavy administration for sharing private voter data with Trump DOJ

Lawmakers got their first look on Wednesday at a resolution that would register their "serious concern" with the Dunleavy administration's decision to acquiesce to...

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Alaska House votes to ban Styrofoam food containers as most Republicans flip their lid

Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska House on Tuesday voted to ban single-use polystyrene plastic, often known under the brand name of Styrofoam, in the state’s food service...

Alaska’s embattled economic development agency approves $700,000 PR budget

Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Amid continuing opposition to its oil drilling and road projects, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority says the public should know about its less controversial small business loan programs.

Food from the Forest: New studies show benefit of managing for wild foods

In Southeast, wild foods provide a value of up to $1691 per rural resident, on average.

Extreme-right Republican takes nasty friendly fire over support for bipartisan election bill

If you’ve followed the legislative career of extreme-right Homer Republican Sarah Vance there’s not much that comes across as progressive.

Pressing Silence: Britta Adams is a body in motion

Walking down the beach, Britta Adams stopped to watch the last vestiges of flowing water retreat with the falling tide.

Dan Sullivan blamed president for fuel prices crushing Americans

There were many reasons for that price spike, but Sullivan blamed it all on the president.

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