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Obama hails Alyse Galvin as ‘outstanding Democrat’
Former President Barack Obama isn’t helping Alyse Galvin’s convince Alaskans that she is not a Democrat. Galvin is running under the “independent” banner in her quest to unseat Rep. Don Young for Alaska’s sole spot in the U.S. Congress. She
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Ketchikan Assembly dismisses religious freedom concerns, overrides mayor’s veto
The Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted to override Mayor Rodney Dial’s veto of a resolution it passed on Aug. 17 which asks the Alaska Legislature to pass a law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression throughout
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Alaska schools foster camaraderie between youth with & without disabilities
“Choose to include” is the mission of four Alaska schools receiving national recognition for their efforts to provide inclusive activities that team students with and without disabilities together for competition. Chugiak High School will receive a