To vote in what’s officially called a “Presidential Preference Poll” voters have to be registered Republicans. State party chair Ann Brown said Alaskans can register or change their registration on site and still participate.
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Ravn Alaska slashes workforce, raising questions about regional airline’s future
Alaska’s biggest regional airline has laid off 130 of its 400-plus employees.
The 2024 Iditarod starts Saturday. Here’s what to know
What’s the route this year? How are trail conditions? Alaska Public Media answers those questions and more.
Alaska House debates constitutional amendment guaranteeing Permanent Fund dividend payment
The amendment would require the state to use the old PFD formula unless lawmakers adopt a new one.
Anchorage Assembly rejects resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
The Assembly voted to forgo debate and to postpone the ordinance indefinitely, effectively killing it.
Anti-ranked choice voting initiative clears first hurdle on way to November ballot
A second ballot initiative also cleared the initial signature hurdle. It aims to raise the state minimum wage and provide workers with sick leave.
Dunleavy demands additional concessions before he’ll sign bipartisan education bill
Two provisions backed by the governor — direct state approval process for charter schools and annual retention bonuses of up to $15,000 for teachers — were left out of the bill.
Trump campaign has an Alaska chair: Kelly Tshibaka
Tshibaka is a former Alaska commissioner of Administration. She ran for U.S. Senate in 2022, with Trump’s endorsement.
16-year-old charged with murder after Point Hope shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 wounded
Responding police officers found four gunshot victims: a dead man and woman, along with two severely wounded men.
Peltola counts FTC action against supermarket merger as a win for bipartisanship
Peltola is running for reelection this year, hoping to win her second full term as Alaska’s sole member in the U.S. House.