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Tacoma leaders consider budget cuts amid $40M deficit
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (32+ words) FOX 13 Seattle Tacoma city leaders are looking to cut jobs and programs to balance the budget, as $40 million needs to be cut....
Alaska’s Democratic candidate for governor has raised more than his 3 Republican opponents combined
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (965+ words) Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat running for Alaska governor, has raised more than the sum raised by the three Republicans in the race combined, according to campaign finance reports posted Monday. Kreiss-Tomkins, a former lawmaker from Sitka, reported raising $2.1 million since…...
Largest Kent County homeless shelter won’t operate this winter, leaving dozens in the cold
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1683+ words) Analyst: Democrats show promise in gaining congressional control Dover’s largest homeless resource center will likely not provide overnight shelter this winter, as the center grapples with losing funding, following a period of escalating tensions with city and state officials. Located…...
Anchorage legislative candidates to meet voters at Tuesday event
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (187+ words) With much of the attention on the governor’s race, several groups are teaming up to allow Alaskans to meet candidates for the state Legislature. A meet-and-greet event will be held Tuesday, October 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center....
After Democrats boost JKT, national Republicans send $1.6 million to Alaska for governor’s race
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (561+ words) The GOP money matches the more than $1 million that Democratic-aligned groups have put into the race in recent days. Republican Bernadette Wilson placed third in the August gubernatorial primary election and has called on her two GOP opponents in the…...
Mayor LaFrance proposes record $692.5 million Anchorage budget, warns of fiscal cliff in 2028
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (793+ words) Home » Mayor LaFrance proposes record $692.5 million Anchorage budget, warns of fiscal cliff in 2028 Oct. 5, 2026 – Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has proposed a $692.5 million operating budget for 2027, pushing municipal spending to a new high while warning that the city is running out…...
Fairbanks hosts first statewide Filipino leadership convening
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (49+ words) Alaska's News Source Fairbanks hosts first statewide Filipino leadership convening Temperatures slowly warm while chances for rain remain ‘A real privilege’: Capt. Mary Katey Hays leads crew of future USS Ted Stevens More than 1,000 Israeli flags stolen from Anchorage church...
Thirty days to Election Day: Alaska early voting begins Oct. 19, voter registration deadline is today
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (787+ words) Home » Thirty days to Election Day: Alaska early voting begins Oct. 19, voter registration deadline is today Oct. 4, 2026 — Thirty days remain until the Nov. 3 midterm election, when Alaskans will choose a governor, a US senator, the US House member, and state…...
‘The cliff is just about here,’ LaFrance administration warns city could face a roughly $30 million
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (82+ words) Alaska's News Source ‘The cliff is just about here,’ LaFrance administration warns city could face a roughly $30 million Juneau police: wife hid husband’s remains in freezer for years in order to collect benefits Vance to visit Alaska to rally before…...
Unveiling budget, mayor says it’s likely Anchorage can evade major cuts for only 1 more year
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (913+ words) As Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and her administration began crafting the municipality’s 2027 budget, they asked departments to cut their budgets by 5%. LaFrance released a $692.5 million municipal budget Friday that relies on eliminating vacant positions and one-time funding sources to close a…...