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Biden wins more delegates in Wyoming and Alaska as he heads toward Democratic nomination | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning party contests in Wyoming and Alaska. As two of the least populated states, Alaska and Wyoming play minuscule roles in both intraparty and general election voting in presidential election years. Biden effectively clinched the Democratic nomination on […]

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Alaska Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom to challenge Peltola in Alaska US House race | Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom said Tuesday she’s running for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House, challenging sitting Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in the 2024 election. In her campaign announcement, Dahlstrom dubbed herself “a conservative Republican, law enforcement leader, military and veterans advocate.” Dahlstrom has served as lieutenant governor for less […]

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Alaska governor appoints Republican Thomas Baker to vacant state House seat | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday appointed Republican Thomas Baker to the state House seat left vacant last month when independent Rep. Josiah Patkotak resigned after being elected North Slope Borough mayor. Patkotak was one of four rural lawmakers — independents and Democrats — who joined with 19 Republicans to form a […]

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Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says | Politics | #alaska | #politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court, and he did not disclose the trips on his financial disclosure for that year, ProPublica reports. A story published Wednesday by the […]

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Biden administration recommends major Alaska oil project | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration released a long-awaited study Wednesday that recommends allowing a major oil development on Alaska’s North Slope that supporters say could boost U.S. energy security but that climate activists decry as a “carbon bomb.” The move — while not final — drew immediate anger from environmentalists who saw it […]

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FEMA’s help for Alaska Natives had mistranslations, nonsense | Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After tidal surges and high winds from the remnants of a rare typhoon caused extensive damage to homes along Alaska’s western coast in September, the U.S. government stepped in to help residents — largely Alaska Natives — repair property damage. Residents who opened Federal Emergency Management Agency paperwork expecting to find […]

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Anchorage Democrat meets residency rules, judge says | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage Democrat who won a November state House race meets residency requirements to take office, a state court judge ruled Monday. Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. issued the ruling more than two weeks after hearing the case challenging Democrat Jennifer “Jennie” Armstrong’s eligibility to serve in the Legislature, and […]

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Hunter bear bait ban proposed for Alaska national preserves | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bear hunters in Alaska would no longer be able to use bait, such as pastries, dog food or bacon grease, under a proposed rule by the National Park Service on Friday that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in the state. It’s the latest in a dispute over what animal […]

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Man who challenged Alaska lawmaker eligibility won’t appeal | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The man who unsuccessfully challenged Alaska state Rep. David Eastman’s eligibility to hold office — over Eastman’s membership in the far-right Oath Keepers group — does not plan to file an appeal. Kowalke was among the individuals who filed challenges last year to Eastman’s candidacy with the state Division of Elections. […]

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Alaska lawmaker with Oath Keepers ties eligible for office | Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker with ties to the far-right Oath Keepers group is eligible to hold office, a state judge ruled Friday. The ruling found that Eastman is a member of the Oath Keepers, but that he “does not and did not possess a specific intent to further the Oath Keeper’s words […]