On this occasion, the often dour Clinton gave way to beaming smiles and occasional chuckles. Trump had just one salient objective — to project a calm and presidential air — yet struggled with it.
Federal Government
Elections division to make one more push for eligible, unregistered voters
The Alaska Division of Elections is planning on contacting unregistered, but potentially eligible, voters in Alaska to encourage more registration before the October 9 deadline.
Doyon’s $2B discount: Fair play or rip off?
Doyon, Alaska’s largest private landowner, qualified for a “small” business discount in a public airwaves auction, until the FCC ruled it didn’t. Now it’s in court.
Obama: Annual Tribal Nations Conference is permanent institution
The Tribal Nations Conference was something Obama started and it set the tone for his White House. He describes it as a permanent institution with cabinet-level focus.
Clinton And Trump Clash In Tense First Presidential Debate
The presidential candidates traded barbs over their economic and trade plans, national security and race relations in the U.S.
NPR’s live presidential debate coverage and fact-checking
KTOO is carrying live NPR coverage of tonight’s presidential candidate debate. Coverage begins at 5 p.m.
Your Cheat Sheet To The Issues That Could Come Up In The Presidential Debate
From jobs and taxes to health care and immigration, there are a host of issues that will come up Monday night. Here’s what you should know to get smart quick.
After Bitter Primary Fight, Ted Cruz Backs Donald Trump
One Cruz supporter said the move “just cements Trump as the unopposed alpha in the GOP and hangs Cruz’s conservative resistance out to dry.”
Obama Vetoes Bill To Allow Sept. 11 Victims To Sue Saudi Government
The president warned that the bill could undermine government actions to fight government-sponsored terrorism and threaten the immunity that protects many U.S. citizens, including military, overseas.
As School Starts, More States Focus on Native American Students
On the Spokane Indian Reservation, in eastern Washington, a group of about 40 public school teachers gathered last month, in a field of reeds that stretched as high as their heads. Before harvesting the reeds, or tules, to make mats, they prayed. Later, they left tobacco as a gift. By learning the rituals of the…