Independent U.S. Senate candidate Margaret Stock has won the endorsement of the last Alaska Democrat to hold the office.
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U.S. Creates 156,000 Jobs In September, Lower Than Predicted
Economists had expected between 170,000 and 176,000 new jobs last month. The unemployment rate rose slightly, to 5 percent from 4.9 percent.
Billionaire Gubernatorial Candidate Owes $15 Million In Taxes And Fines
Two years after an NPR investigation showed mines owned by Jim Justice failed to pay safety penalties, a new analysis shows he is the nation’s top mine safety delinquent and owes millions.
Alaska wireless network runs into barriers in attempt to build telecommunications tower
The Alaska Wireless Network, a subsidiary of GCI, has dedicated about eight months to getting permissions to construct a telecommunications tower.
Ketchikan’s Welcome Arch support pole will need repairs
Ketchikan’s Welcome Arch sustained significant damage Wednesday night after an allegedly drunk driver hit one of the supporting poles with his vehicle.
Judge reverses House District 40 primary, gives Nageak a two-vote edge
The outcome of the primary could determine who organizes a House majority.
Native brotherhood leader calls for more youth involvement
The ANB-ANS convention’s 19-year-old keynote speaker praised efforts to support and expand Native rights and culture. But he said they need to grow.
82 ballots will decide close races in Unalaska’s municipal election
After half of Unalaska’s municipal races were too close to call on Election Day, the results for mayor, commercial marijuana and more will come down to 82 absentee and questioned ballots.
Homer voters elect new mayor and councilmembers, reject new police station
Homer has a new mayor, Bryan Zak, and two new city council members, Shelly Erickson and Tom Stroozas. Voters rejected Proposition 1, saying no to a new police station in Homer.
Friday’s Jobs Report Could Help Shape Election Outlook
If it shows steady unemployment and job growth figures, that would help Democrat Hillary Clinton. If the numbers get worse, that would give an edge to Republican Donald Trump.