Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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How ranked choice voting is bringing Alaska politics back to the center
By Rodger Painter Spectrum At the beginning of Alaska’s legislative session, many veteran lawmakers worried about the infusion of
Strengthening Democracy: Native vote partners to boost voter registration
By Barbara Donatelli and Denise Juneau Spectrum This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, through which
Division of Elections announces adoption of additional precincts on JBER
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Division of Elections has adopted regulation changes in Title 6 of the Alaska Administrative
Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
By BECKY BOHRER and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s new election system — with open primaries and
Opinion: Ranked-choice voting puts voters, not parties, first
By Mark Kelsey Spectrum The state’s first foray into the “instant runoff” or “ranked-choice voting” system is behind
Ranked-choice voting puts voters, not parties, first
By Mark Kelsey Spectrum The state’s first foray into the “instant runoff” or “ranked-choice voting” system is behind
Rep. Eastman remains on ballot but could be disqualified after election
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon An Anchorage Superior Court Judge ruled Thursday that Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman is likely
Women’s History Month in Alaska
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman During the month of March, the many contributions women have made to our history, culture, and
Palmer purchases new dredge for city water and wastewater plant, adopts new policy for memorial plaques
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Palmer’s city council worked through a routine business agenda last Tuesday, Feb. 22.
A bad election option
By Tom Brennan Voice for the times Ranked choice voting is a silly idea. If there are more than two
Alaska court weighs arguments over new election process
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Political parties “have no right to be gatekeepers to the ballot,” an
Former Alaska Senate president Giessel to seek office again
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Former Alaska Senate President Cathy Giessel plans to run for the state Senate next year. Giessel, an