ANCHORAGE — On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, about 560,000 ballots* for the Special Primary Election to fill the US House seat. Since then 83,849 ballots have been returned to the State of Alaska Division of Elections. On Friday, May 27, 2022, Absentee in Person voting locations will open statewide. At these locations, voters can request […]
In a gorgeous warm May this year, we have not yet sniffed the bitter scent of flaming spruce. When we do, some of us will think back to a year that still haunts us. In summer 2004, a Vermont-sized patch of Alaska burned in wildfires. That hazy summer was the most extreme fire year in […]
PORT TOWNSEND, WA— Race to Alaska is back for year six after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. No motors or support allowed—the R2AK is about the physical endurance, saltwater know-how, and bulldog tenacity that it takes to navigate the 750 cold water miles from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska. “As these teams sail into the […]
Eagle River- Wednesday, Senator Lora Reinbold, (R-Eagle River) announced she will not be seeking re-election to the Alaska Senate. She will focus on completing unfinished state business. “I feel honored to have the opportunity to serve Alaskans in the Legislature for ten years,” said Senator Reinbold. “I dedicated my service in the House of Representatives […]