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Alaska Beacon

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In an Alaska House district known for low voter turnout, the candidates present stark contrasts

In the Alaska House district with chronic low voter turnout and high resident turnover, how do legislative candidates connect with voters? Democrat Cliff Groh and Republican Dan Sager are trying to answer that question in the race to represent House District 18. The vast majority of the territory in the district spans Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, […]

Alaska · 9d

Latin Times

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Alaska Voters Are Turning Out Like It's a Presidential Election — Early-Voting Tops Entire 2022 Midterm Total

Alaska's 2026 general election early voting has already surpassed the total cast during the entire 2022 midterm early-voting window, putting the state on track to match 2024 presidential election turnout. Anchorage voters have had two dedicated early polling sites since October 19 — Midtown Mall and City Hall — both...

Anchorage, AK · 8d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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Mat-Su voters poised to reject tax measures as close races remain undecided

A borough school board race and nearly all Mat-Su-area state House and Senate races remained too close to call, with thousands of absentee ballots still uncounted.

Houston, AK · 7d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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Skiers must share Independence Mine with private vehicles under state park update

The roads in the park are typically used as cross-country ski trails over the winter months.

Fishhook, AK · 7d

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Traveling by boat and snowmachine, this Yup'ik grandmother promotes voting in remote Alaska villages

Aucha Kameroff is on a mission. This year, the 65-year-old Yup'ik grandmother traveled hundreds of miles by snowmachine and boat, all to remind people in some of Alaska's most remote communities that their votes matter. In early February, the Mobilization Center, an Anchorage political consulting firm, asked Kameroff to take...

Alaska · 8d

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‘I Voted’ stickers featuring Alaskan artist are a hit

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Lines for early voting in Alaska have been particularly long, but residents doing their civic duty can expect a reward at the end: a much-coveted ‘I Voted’ sticker. This year’s stickers were designed by Anchorage artist Amanda Rose Warren. They feature whimsical renditions of...

Anchorage, AK · 8d

Mat-Su Sentinel

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Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations

The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.

Palmer, AK · 11d

Must Read Alaska

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Budget shortfall, and still room for DEI: Anchorage Assembly to hear public testimony Nov 4 on Mayor’s proposed budget

Anchorage residents have another chance to speak on Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at the Assembly’s second public hearing on Wednesday, November 4. Final action is expected November 17. The operating budget is $692.5 million. The administration calls it a continuation of current service levels....

Anchorage, AK · 13d

Alaska Beacon

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Déjà vu in some Alaska House districts as voters decide the outcome of rematches

Voters in some of Alaska’s state House districts might feel a sense of déjà vu when they go to the polls this year. From the Arctic to South Anchorage, several races for House seats are rematches from 2024 and, in some cases, elections in earlier years. One of those rematches is a contest in the […]

Alaska · 11d

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41 years of screams: Fight Night brings Halloween frights to Anchorage

Fright Night Haunted House is marking its 41st year in Anchorage, bringing more than 40 rooms of creepy clowns, chainsaw scares, and unexpected frights to Midtown Mall. While visitors continue to scream their way through the attraction, organizers say weekday attendance has been slower this year as families face tighter budgets. From first-timers to returning visitors, the haunted house remains a Halloween tradition filled with thrills, laughter, and childhood memories.

Anchorage, AK · 11d

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The Anchorage Weekender: Trick-or-treating, a crafting coven and 9 more local events

Looking for Halloween fun or something a little less spooky? This Anchorage Weekender includes options for both. We’ve rounded up 11 things to do around the city – from live music at the museum to hockey and, of course, plenty of eerie events. 1. Rosie Rush at the...

Anchorage, AK · 12d

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Alaska early voting surpasses 2022 midterm turnout ahead of Election Day

With Election Day just a few days away, Alaskans are already casting ballots in numbers that have surpassed early voting at this point in the 2022 midterm election. According to the Alaska Division of Elections, more than 61,000 ballots had been received as of Wednesday. More than 41,000 people had voted early in person, while nearly 17,000 ballots had been returned by mail.

Alaska · 12d

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Everything was free: Anchorage coffee shop says political action committee picked up the tab during AFN convention

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Karin Johnson, co-owner of the Dark Horse Coffee Company in downtown Anchorage, said the week of the Elders and Youth Conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention has always been a busy time. “It’s always huge for us, but this year it was extra special,”...

Anchorage, AK · 14d

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Colony High School exhibit highlights Matanuska Valley farming history

Students at Colony High School in Wasilla are getting an opportunity to learn about the Matanuska Valley’s agricultural history through a special exhibit featuring the Matanuska Maid. The Matanuska Maid became a symbol of the valley’s farming and dairy industry. She was created to represent the Matanuska Valley Farmers...

Wasilla, AK · 12d

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Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers

As the Alaska Department of Natural Resources is deliberating on a controversial no-cost state land transfer in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, legal questions remain around whether the transfer of public lands for private development qualifies as public or charitable use. The state could transfer 20,000 acres near Houston to its economic...

Alaska · 13d

Animal of Things

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Dog Tag Laws in Alaska: What Anchorage, Juneau, and Other Cities Require

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you searched for a single Alaska statute spelling out dog tag rules, you likely came up empty. That’s because no such statewide law exists. Instead, whether your dog needs a license tag depends entirely on which city or borough you call home, and the rules can look completely different once you cross a municipal … This article, Dog Tag Laws in Alaska: What Anchorage, Juneau, and Other Cities Require , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 16 Dog Breeds That Start With W: From Weimaraners to Wirehaired Vizslas • New Hampshire Dogfighting Laws: Felony Charges, Paraphernalia Rules, and Spectator Liability Explained • 17 Dog Breeds That Start with L, from Labradors to Löwchens

Alaska · 13d

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Dave Bronson says he’s the right Republican to run Alaska in pitch to voters

Former Anchorage mayor and Republican candidate for Alaska governor Dave Bronson said his experience leading the state's largest city puts him ahead of his rivals. “This isn't business. This isn't the military,” he said. “I've been in both of those and led in positions in both of those. This is a political executive position. It's not legislative, and I've got the best resume.”

Alaska · 12d