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Alaska absentee witness requirements scrapped for election
The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling eliminating witness requirements for absentee ballots for the general election.
Light earthquake rattles Anchorage, no damage
A light earthquake shook Alaska’s major population center but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Anchorage mayor resigns after acknowledging relationship
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz submitted his resignation, four days after an anchorwoman at a local television station threatened to report he had posted nude photos of himself on a website.
State legislative leaders ask Dunleavy not to help Pebble
Two Alaska legislative leaders have called on the state's governor to stop assisting the development of a proposed copper and gold mine.
Challenger says Rep. Don Young is ducking debates
“I don’t acknowledge her because very frankly, I don’t believe she can do the job, and why should I acknowledge somebody who tried to stage something for publicity?” Rep. Don Young said.
Alaska judge finds issue with ballot witness requirements
A state court judge on Monday ruled enforcement of witness requirements for absentee ballots in Alaska during a pandemic "impermissibly burdens the right to vote" but did not immediately put into effect an order eliminating the requirement for the general election.
Sen. Dan Sullivan plans to vote for Trump
Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said Tuesday he plans to vote for President Donald Trump, telling a radio program Trump and his administration "have been fully committed to helping our state."
Shell seeks Alaska lease extension, but no plans to return
Oil company Shell is seeking an extension of leases it holds in Alaska as a way to make the leases more attractive to a potential buyer and does not itself plan a return to operations in the state, spokesperson Curtis Smith said.
Bear in Denali National Park euthanized over safety concerns
A grizzly bear that was believed to have gotten into buildings and food storages over the last year has been euthanized amid safety concerns, according to Denali National Park and Preserve.
Iditarod preps for any scenario as 2021 race plans proceed
The world’s most famous sled dog race will go forward in 2021, and amid the ongoing pandemic, officials now are preparing for every possible contingency for what the race and the world might look like in March when the Iditarod starts.
