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2026 AVCP Awards

The Association of Village Council Presidents has awarded the following honorees for the 2026 AVCP Awards. Awards given were Health, Education, Hunter/Fisher, Small Business, and Youth Leadership ...
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League of Women Voters opposes Ballot Measure 2

The League of Women Voters of Alaska (LWVAK) is a non-partisan, grassroots, statewide volunteer organization. Our mission is: Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy. We never support or oppose ...
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Why Alaska and the Permanent Fund Need Responsible Leadership

Rick Halford I have lived in Alaska for 60 years and been a Republican my entire life. Nearly half my time has been spent in public office representing Alaskans. We are beneficiaries of ...
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Rural Alaska voting together matters

Rep. Nellie Unangiq Jimmie Waqaa. Rural Alaska is the hardest place in this state to vote, and there are people in Juneau who like it that way. I have served two years in the Capitol. I have ...
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Official results certified for Bethel City Council election

Greg Lincoln The 2026 Bethel Municipal Election results from October 6th have been certified and the top four elected officials will be sworn in to begin their service as council members for ...
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Investigation completed after human remains discovered in freezer

The Juneau Police Department has completed its investigation into human remains discovered inside a freezer at a residence in Switzer Village. The deceased was positively identified as Ross ...
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REAA Election Results

Greg Lincoln The State of Alaska conducted the REAA elections on October 6th, 2026 for the purpose of electing local school board members. Thank you to all of the candidates who ran for a ...
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AVCP Executive Board Honors One-Year Anniversary of Typhoon Halong

AVCP Staff Board calls for continued investment in disaster recovery and resilience. The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Executive Board adopted a resolution marking the ...
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Maintaining traditions and culture

Peter Twitchell The majority of people in villages still depend solely on their subsistence way of life. For most of us today, it is crucial to eat subsistence foods to maintain good health. I ...
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Eight Alaska Leaders selected for 2027 Sabbatical

Pauline Okitkun of Kotlik honored with award. For eight Alaska organizations, 2027 will bring tribal administrators and executive directors the gift of time off through Rasmuson Foundation’s ...
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Remembering our dear departed friend

Peter Twitchell I want to remember Cornelius Paukan. Yukon legend, comedian, fiddler from St. Mary’s – Cornelius Paukan – who has passed on. I know he will be welcomed at the ...
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

A special Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration will take place this Monday, October 12 from 5pm-7pm at the Cultural Center. We will celebrate the rich history of the YK Delta with a lookback ...