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Can you guess how these 10 ambiguous Ballot Measure 2 votes were counted?
We picked 10 ambiguous ballots to illustrate how the recount process works. See if you can correctly identify all 10.
For the first time, women will outnumber men in the Alaska House next year
There will be 21 women in the state House, according to unofficial election results. 43% of the Legislature will be women, a record high.
Nick Begich III wins Alaska’s U.S. House race
Begich’s win flips a seat from Democrat to Republican, adding to the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Alaska’s ranked choice repeal measure fails by 664 votes
Phil Izon, who led the campaign in support of the ballot measure, said he planned to submit a recount request once the election is certified.
‘Stunning’ 47-foot fin whale washes ashore near Anchorage’s Westchester Lagoon
Biologists say the whale, believed to be a young female, was first reported Saturday lying on mudflats near a popular trail.
It’s Election Day. Here’s what to know about voting in Alaska.
Polls are open at precincts across the state today, Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
That mysterious animal spotted in Anchorage? Likely not a wolf, Fish and Game says
Photos of the animal recently circulated widely online, prompting a flurry of debate about whether the animal was a wolf or just a dog.
Fat Bear Week delayed after a ‘beloved bear’ dies on camera
Video footage of the incident shows bear number 469 attacking bear number 402 and apparently drowning her after a struggle.
Hey, Alaska, what’s on your mind this election season?
We asked Alaskans how they're thinking about the key issues in the 2024 election. Here's what they told us.
Solid Waste Services accepts fish carcasses in effort to increase lifespan of landfill
It’s one of several new initiatives at Solid Waste Services that aim to keep organic material and plastics out of the landfill.
An Alaska company is launching an updated Bunny Boot
The Alaska Gear Company's new boots, based on the original U.S. military design, are now available for preorder.
‘Taste of home’: New Latino- and Hispanic- owned restaurants serve up culture alongside cuisine
From mole enchiladas to mangonadas, the restaurants are not just bringing new foods to Anchorage — they're fostering community spaces for residents looking for a taste of home.
From pig roasts to pride: How Anchorage’s summer BBQs foster community and celebrate culture
For some, barbecues serve as more than just seasonal gatherings. They foster community, allowing people to forge new friendships, and share their cultures.
For this local food stand, the Alaska State Fair is a whole lot of work and a massive opportunity
For many, the Alaska State Fair is a time to relax and have fun. But for this couple, it’s also a massive opportunity.
Here’s an entirely new (but also very old) way of discovering your next favorite movie
Filmmaker Matt Jardin recently launched Alaska’s first Free Blockbuster box. It’s part of a national movement that braids together nostalgia and community.
Anchorage cyclists cheer on Lael Wilcox as she bikes across the world
Wilcox passed through her hometown this week as she attempts to become the fastest female cyclist to circumnavigate the globe.
A Homer business takes a local approach to brewing mead, with help from thousands of bees
Jason Davis relies on all-local ingredients to make his meads and ciders. He says Alaska berries and honey have better flavor.
Where some see trash, others see treasure at the ‘Walmart of Bethel’
At the Bethel landfill, residents push back against the challenging economic reality of life in rural Alaska.
A new 300-acre park near Potter Marsh aims to preserve crucial wetlands
The new park also means more places for hiking and cross-country skiing in Anchorage.
How to heal your soil on an island covered in volcanic ash | INDIE ALASKA
Marion Owen is learning how to repair Kodiak's dense, ashy soil through the power of compost to grow the garden of her dreams.