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Alaska Native advocates call Biden apology for boarding schools ‘just the beginning’
Native leaders say it's a good first step, but want the apology to be followed by more meaningful action.
Act quickly on absentee ballots, U.S. Postal Service warns voters
In Alaska, most mail is automatically postmarked in Anchorage or Juneau, so a ballot mailed elsewhere in the state may not be postmarked for several days.
46,000 Alaskans have already cast their ballots as officials hail ‘historic’ early voting turnout
In-person voting was up more than 30% compared to 2020 during the first two days of early voting, officials said.
Ballots set on fire in 3 states as Election Day approaches
Federal officials have warned that in recent months, some social media users have been encouraging sabotage of ballot drop boxes.
The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences.
A Marine and his buddies joined the mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. They were not the only Marines there.
False citations show Alaska education official relied on generative AI, raising broader questions
Education Commissioner Deena Bishop said the false citations were in a draft she used generative AI to create.
Should Alaska keep ranked choice voting? | Alaska Insight
Host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss arguments for and against keeping Alaska’s new election system on this Alaska Insight.
How candidates for the Alaska Legislature are talking about education as Election Day nears
A vote on overriding the governor's veto of an education bill has come up repeatedly in talks with voters, candidates said.
Rep. Mary Peltola talks regional fisheries, Arctic security during Unalaska visit
Peltola stopped by Unalaska to hear more about the community’s unique concerns during her reelection bid.
Biden offers apology for ‘horrific era’ of U.S. Native American boarding schools
President Biden visited Arizona on Friday to apologize for the horrors of the federal Indian boarding schools that ran for over 150 years.
Several key steps toward drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge are due before year’s end
A legal ruling on a 2021 lease sale is expected as soon as Friday from a federal judge in Alaska.
South Korea warns it may send Ukraine weapons after North Korea sent troops to Russia
South Korea's president says it may provide offensive weapons to Ukraine after North Korean troops deployed to Russia.
After sex scandal leads to judge’s resignation, Alaska prosecutors ask to vacate a conviction
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Anchorage has identified at least 44 cases in which Joshua Kindred's actions are in question.
Alaska businesses are divided over a ballot measure that would raise minimum wage and mandate sick leave
Ballot Measure One would raise the minimum wage and allow workers to accrue sick leave. Many business owners say it makes sense, while others believe it’ll drive up high operating costs even further.
Palmer city council to investigate ousted manager’s deleted emails as mayor faces recall
The emails were deleted during Stephen Jellie's final hours on the job, city officials said.
Alaska Bush Caucus assesses its impact ahead of upcoming session
All six members of the caucus took to the stage during this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage.
State-owned Alaska corporation approves up to $20M for potential Arctic refuge oil bid
The federal government is required under a 2017 law to hold an oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic refuge before the end of the year.
Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he’d do to the media if elected
Trump says he'll jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and strip networks of broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
On development, Peltola follows the lead of Alaska’s regional Native corporations
Rep. Mary Peltola is in a close race against Republican Nick Begich, who has criticized her on the state’s mining and drilling projects.
Anchorage Assembly approves $3.7M contract with controversial vendor for 200 emergency winter beds
Henning Inc. fell under scrutiny earlier this year when a series of unprofessional texts between the operator’s management and the city’s then-homelessness coordinator, who now works for Henning, were leaked.
As early voting opens, Peltola and Begich meet for last face-to-face forum before Election Day
The two leading candidates in Alaska’s U.S. House election appeared at a forum hosted by the Anchorage Chamber.
Army Corps cancels Nome port expansion contracting over costs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the $662.5 million proposed cost exceeded limits set by federal law and available funding.
U.S. intel officials say Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz
Intelligence officials say Russia was behind a video making lurid and false claims about the Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
Alaska’s first votes appear to show disproportionately high Democratic interest
Through Friday, the 6,736 early Alaska votes in the November election disproportionately came from registered Democrats.
Advocates seize AFN convention as opportunity to rally the Native vote
The campaign to boost Alaska Native turnout was in high gear at the annual gathering of the Alaska Federation of Natives.
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