Abortion rights supporters urge ‘no’ votes on question, while abortion opponents seek changes to constitution.
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Pollutants from far distances found in Bering Sea animals hunted by Indigenous people
A study of subsistence foods at St. Lawrence Island shows how contaminants carried to the far north by atmospheric and ocean currents persist for years, burdening the region’s Indigenous people.
Judge rejects bid to put Tara Sweeney on US House special election ballot
An Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled Friday that the Alaska Division of Elections acted correctly when it declined to replace independent candidate Al Gross with Republican candidate Tara Sweeney.
University of Alaska faculty rally at the Capitol as administration and union continue mediation
The negotiating parties have two scheduled federal mediation meetings this month.
In Alaska’s first statewide by-mail vote, turnout was highest for a primary since 2014
Election workers are expected to certify the results by Saturday after checking some votes by hand and conducting further review as required by state law.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 are rolling out in Alaska
Anchorage provider already holding clinics, though it could take longer for other providers.