charlie pierce

Alaska

Alaska voters say they’re worried about climate change. Here’s where the candidates stand. | #alaska | #politics

Students made signs with slogans condemning a lack of political action on climate change, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) Alaska is at the forefront of climate change in the U.S. — it’s warming faster than any other state, and more than 60% of Alaskans say it’s an issue they’re concerned about. Alaska Public Media sent […]

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Alaska

Gubernatorial hopefuls take the stage in Fairbanks | Politics | #alaska | #politics

When Bill Walker, an independent, and Les Gara, a Democrat, were asked for their No. 2 choice on the ranked choice voting ballot, the gubernatorial hopefuls pointed to each other. Both have roots in Fairbanks. Walker was born here. When Gara moved to Alaska, it was to Fairbanks first. They are two of four men […]

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Mayor

Harassment claims against former Kenai borough mayor confirmed at special assembly meeting

KENAI, Alaska (KTUU) – Harassment claims by a former Kenai Peninsula Borough employee against recently-resigned Mayor Charlie Pierce were confirmed Sunday at a special borough assembly meeting. During the special meeting, the assembly presented a statement that revealed the investigation into reported allegations of harassment by an unnamed employee of the borough against Pierce. The […]

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