Several deaths in the past few years took place within days or weeks of being taken into custody.
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Here’s how Alaska’s first ranked choice election will be counted
When preliminary results are announced at 4 p.m. Wednesday, it will reveal the likely winner.
University of Alaska faculty union files unfair labor practice complaint
The complaint alleges the administration unlawfully declared an impasse, illegally implemented its “best and final offer” and engaged in direct bargaining with the faculty through email.
Secret investigation preceded Alaska governor candidate’s resignation as mayor
Kenai borough officials have declined to say whether the investigation involved Mayor Charlie Pierce.
Alaska primary count is done, as near-record voting sets fields for ranked choice election
The outcome of the special election to fill the remainder of Don Young’s term will be announced on Wednesday.
A fishing guide from Fairbanks is poised to fill a spot in Alaska’s US House election
Libertarian candidate Chris Bye says the two-party status quo “has failed us miserably.”