A New York Times/Siena College poll released Friday says Sullivan, a Republican, is leading challenger Al Gross, 45% to 37%.
Government
‘Another broken promise’: Tribes say feds ignored their input on Roadless Rule exemption for Tongass
Last month the Forest Service started a 30-day clock to completely exempt Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Rule.
Pandemic dominates discussions as AFN convention goes virtual
With the coronavirus making an in-person convention unsafe, the state’s largest annual gathering of Indigenous people came together virtually.
Alaska eases restrictions on travel into and out of the state during pandemic
Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said evidence points to traveling being risky.
It’s last call for the US Census
It has been a difficult year for the count to take place. The deadline has changed several times. And the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted outreach and in-person operations, which is a big deal for places like rural Alaska.
After 3 aides test positive, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy says he’s negative and will test again
Dunleavy said he does not think he was exposed to aides who have the virus.
Ruling: If Alaskans fail to sign the envelopes of their absentee ballots this year, they won’t have a chance to fix it
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi rejected a request that the state quickly notify voters if they fail to sign or provide identifying information on their mailed ballots.
Gov. Dunleavy says he’ll vote no on oil tax increase, election overhaul initiatives
In a brief phone interview from his home Thursday, Dunleavy said that Ballot Measure 1, the oil tax increase, “has the potential to hurt, not help.”
New COVID-19 protocols for cruise passengers could hamper Skagway’s economic rebound
New COVID-19 protocols for cruise passengers would limit their shore experience to cruise line-approved tours, stores and restaurants.
With Anchorage’s mayor stepping down, a successor will be chosen Friday
Several Assembly members who were reached on Wednesday said that the election of a new chair is wide open.