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Anchorage Mayoral Race Heats Up: Candidates Officially File for Ballot

January 13, 2024 / Politics, Anchorage Observer / 4 minutes of reading

In a display of political ambition and determination, several candidates officially filed their paperwork on the first day of the candidate filing period for the Anchorage mayoral race. Among those who wasted no time in making their intentions clear were Chris Tuck, Darin Colbry, Bill Popp, and Nicholas Danger. These individuals wasted no time in […]

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Former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux’s election fraud trial faces another delay

January 12, 2024 / Politics / 2 minutes of reading

Former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux’s election fraud trial has hit yet another delay, with a trial-setting hearing being pushed back by another month. The indictment, which was issued in March of 2020, accuses LeDoux and her alleged accomplices of attempting to manipulate absentee ballots in a different district during her 2018 reelection campaign. This trial has

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Don Young Port of Alaska – Honoring a Legacy of Service and Controversy

January 12, 2024 / Politics, Anchorage Observer / 3 minutes of reading

In a recent decision that has sparked both celebration and dissent, the Anchorage Assembly voted 10-2 to name the Port of Alaska after the late Congressman Don Young. With 49 years of service in the U.S. House on behalf of Alaska, Young left a lasting impact on the state before passing away on March 18,

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Alaska Republican Party Gears Up for Winter Meeting in Juneau

January 12, 2024 / Politics, Juneau Jolt / 3 minutes of reading

The Alaska Republican Party is set to kick off its winter meeting in Juneau, bringing together district chairs, regional representatives, and bonus votes. This quarterly gathering is an important opportunity for party members to strategize and prepare for the upcoming state and national conventions, particularly in a busy presidential election year. House Speaker Cathy Tilton

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Opinion: Sen. Rand Paul Rejects Nikki Haley as Republican Presidential Nominee

January 12, 2024 / Politics / 4 minutes of reading

In a bold move, Sen. Rand Paul has announced the creation of a political action committee (PAC) aimed at dissuading voters from supporting Nikki Haley as the Republican presidential nominee. Sen. Paul, known for his conservative values and libertarian leanings, has expressed concerns about Haley’s record and campaign, making a compelling case for why thoughtful

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