Both Alaska U.S. Senate candidates called for changes to federal fishery management. U.S. House candidates explicitly blamed bycatch for low salmon runs in Western Alaska.
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Report used to justify reinstatement of Alaska Republican governor candidate appears flawed
The Department of Law said it found possible gaps in disclosure forms filed by candidates, but a review by the Alaska Beacon found many of the gaps either didn’t exist or were more minor errors.
A lot of Alaskans are ‘bullet voters.’ Sometimes that’s not the best strategy.
Ranked choice voting gives Alaskans a chance to rank their preferred candidates. Few take the opportunity. That could be a problem for Republicans in the governor’s race.
Ambler’s first proposed mine is in its earliest stages. Local leaders are asking if it’s worth it
Ambler Metals, the company behind the proposed open pit copper and zinc mine, has touted local benefits from the project ranging from construction and mining jobs to new infrastructure and even lower fuel prices.
Appeals court tosses indictment of Whittier woman charged with voter misconduct
The ruling casts doubt on similar voter misconduct charges leveled against 10 other American Samoans living in Whittier last year.
Alaska Department of Law says it found dozens of potential gaps in candidates’ financial disclosures
A preliminary report listed possible issues with reports filed by 91 state-office candidates, some minor and some significant.