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House Democrats pick proven shepherds
Not much has changed with House Democrats either, except that there are fewer of them. Rep. Beth Kerttula of Juneau will once again be Democratic leader, the caucus announced. Rep.Click to Continue »
Voters line up to cast ballots early in Anchorage
Voters turned out by the hundreds in Anchorage on Sunday to cast their ballots in advance of Tuesday's election.Click to Continue »
On the ballot: Is it time to change Alaska's constitution?
A proposal on Tuesday's statewide ballot would launch a new constitutional convention, opening the blueprint for Alaska government to a slew of potential changes.Click to Continue »
No need to wait: Early voting is an option this weekend
There`s still time to be an early bird. Elections offices in five Alaska cities are opening their doors to early voters this weekend. Meantime, early numbers hint that far fewer…Click to Continue »
Republican Senate candidates lag in fundraising in key races
Democrats and an independent hold an edge in contributions in most contested Alaska Senate races.Click to Continue »
Alaska voters to decide on $453 million in transportation bonds on Nov. 6
Alaskans going to the polls Nov. 6 will be asked whether they want to let the state go into debt for another $453.5 million in capital projects.Click to Continue »
"Running" and congressional debate to be broadcast Monday night
KAKM`s "Running" program kicks off Monday night on both television and radio. Tune in to KAKM Channel 7 or radio station KSKA FM 91.1. Audio of all debates will be…Click to Continue »
Republican says French and union coordinated their commercials
The complaint cites professional service providers as its sole evidence. French says the attack is a "last-minute" smear in an effort to help is Republican opponent.Click to Continue »
Alaskas Don Young now endorsing Lingle
Rep. Young supported a Democrat in the primary, now switches to support the Republican…Click to Continue »
Sunday is the deadline to register to vote in November election
Sunday is deadline for Alaskans to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election. You can register online, and regional offices of the state Division of Elections will be…Click to Continue »
Senate candidate's firm received more than $1 million from BP
After initially declining to disclose the clients and the fees they paid to his engineering firm, state Senate candidate Bob Bell on Wednesday released a list showing that oil giant…Click to Continue »
Young, Murkowski back Romney; Begich lukewarm
Alaska's Democratic U.S. senator stopped short of endorsing President Barack Obama on Wednesday, while the Republican members of the state's congressional delegation whole-heartedly endorsed their party's nominee, Mitt Romney.Click to Continue »
Sanford elected mayor in Juneau; Hopkins re-elected in Fairbanks borough
Juneau voters picked former Assemblyman Merrill Sanford to replace Bruce Botelho, who was prohibited by term limits from running again. In the Fairbanks North Star Borough, incumbent Mayor Luke Hopkins…Click to Continue »
Convicted ex-lawmaker will get off probation early
Former state Rep. Tom Anderson should be released early from probation because he has completed a substance abuse program and "is no longer in need of supervision," the U.S. probation…Click to Continue »

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