The Center for Public Integrity calculates that KTUU TV in Anchorage ran more U.S. Senate ads this cycle than any other television station in the country — 12,300 in all.
Marijuana
Alaska voters legalize marijuana
The measure makes legal the production, sale and use of marijuana for Alaskans over 21 years old. Washington DC and Oregon approved similar measures.
State Senate Majority names new leader
Sen. Kevin Meyer of Anchorage will be taking the reins from Wasilla’s Charlie Huggins. Huggins will take the position of rules chair.
Southeast votes for Begich, Walker, Dunbar
Sen. Mark Begich would be headed back to Washington, D.C., had the rest of the state voted like Southeast. And Bill Walker would have solidly won the governor’s race.
Analysis: Juneau voters break for Democrats, back initiatives
Juneau voters went against the national and statewide Republican trend Tuesday
Juneau lawmakers Egan, Muñoz and Kito re-elected to legislature
All three of the capital city’s state lawmakers handily won re-election Tuesday
Pro-marijuana campaign has trouble finding public support in Juneau
“Unfortunately, people that I’ve talked to that I know consume, that I know partake in this substance are afraid to come out,” Ben Wilcox says.
Marijuana measures In Oregon, Alaska reflect lessons learned In Washington
Alaska isn’t the only state considering whether to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana. In the Pacific Northwest, Oregon also has the question on the ballot.
Tanana youth speak out against sexual assault, marijuana legalization
The group’s message is still the same: they don’t always feel safe or cared for and they want that to change, but now they’re also taking a stand against marijuana legalization.
AFN drafts resolutions supporting Begich and Walker, opposing marijuana legalization
Alaska’s largest Native organization will vote on candidate endorsements Saturday morning.