Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the primary election →

Still need to vote? See where candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature stand on the issues you care about most.

Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests →

The U.S. Forest Service is moving to rescind the rule that blocked logging, road building and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide.

In Alaska’s key U.S. Senate race, Peltola ‘updates’ top campaign staff just before primary →

A spokesperson for Democrat Mary Peltola acknowledged that she has changed top staff. Republican groups pounced, calling Peltola’s campaign staff changes the “Saturday Night Massacre.”

Alaska Native groups raise concerns about rural election staffing heading into Tuesday primary →

The coalition said they have received multiple reports of significant election-worker vacancies in rural precincts. 

Shadowy group looks to boost New York felon in Alaska’s U.S. House race →

The effort could shift a contest between Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Nick Begich and independent challenger Bill Hill.

Trawling and bycatch dominate political messaging in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race →

Ads featuring fishermen are targeting the bycatch records of major candidates, including Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.

Casino executive linked to Eklutna gaming hall donates $20K in Eagle River House race →

Anthony Marnell III — chairman and CEO of the Las Vegas firm Marnell Companies — donated $20,000 to candidate Ruby Jones in a closely watched contest.

‘Zero transparency’: Houston officials oppose land transfer process linked to data centers →

The city council passed a pair of resolutions objecting to the process state officials used for the proposal.(via Mat--Su Sentinel)

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