Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf detail the initial results and preview the coming Anchorage mayoral runoff, almost surely between incumbent Dave Bronson and challenger Suzanne LaFrance.

Plus, why did the public bathroom prop fail so badly?

Rebecca Palsha and David Bernknopf detail the initial results and preview the coming Anchorage mayoral runoff, almost surely between incumbent Dave Bronson and challenger Suzanne LaFrance.
Plus, why did the public bathroom prop fail so badly?

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Conversations about the people, issues and controversies getting political attention in Anchorage and  Alaska.  We'll go beyond the daily news to explore what issues are generating heat, why and how political decisions are made, what strategies campaigns are using, where the money is flowing and how the city and state are governed. 

Conversations about the people, issues and controversies getting political attention in Anchorage and  Alaska.  We'll go beyond the daily news to explore what issues are generating heat, why and how political decisions are made, what strategies campaigns are using, where the money is flowing and how the city and state are governed.

A discussion about what's driving Alaska's political issues, discussions, elections, and personalities

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Anchorage election results special. Mayor, propositions and school board

A look at the stormy weather impacting Alaskans and those in the Lower 48, plus, the Alaska State Troopers officer a few tips on practicing safety while out on frozen bodies of water.

A look at the stormy weather impacting Alaskans and those in the Lower 48, plus, the Alaska State Troopers officer a few tips on practicing safety while out on frozen bodies of water.

The Morning Edition Jan. 7, 2025

Warmer weather has created a wintry mess in Anchorage and outlying areas, and a power outage in the Girdwood area forced the closure of all skiing lifts at Alyeska Resort on Monday. Plus, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has released a list of five schools they recommend closing at the end of the school year, and Alaska lawmakers are responding to the White House’s announcement that President Joe Biden will ban new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the U.S. coastline.

Warmer weather has created a wintry mess in Anchorage and outlying areas, and a power outage in the Girdwood area forced the closure of all skiing lifts at Alyeska Resort on Monday. Plus, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has released a list of five schools they recommend closing at the end of the school year, and Alaska lawmakers are responding to the White House&rsquo;s announcement that President Joe Biden will&nbsp;ban new offshore oil and gas drilling&nbsp;along most of the U.S. coastline.

News at 6 - Jan. 6, 2025

Anchorage is moving forward with Henning Inc., as a contractor for a new warming center in downtown Anchorage. Future shelter plans are coming amid a sharp rise in outdoor deaths. Over the last two years, at least 100 people have died while living outside, according to the Anchorage Police Department. 

Anchorage is moving forward with Henning Inc., as a contractor for a new warming center in downtown Anchorage. Future shelter plans are coming amid a sharp rise in outdoor deaths. Over the last two years, at least 100 people have died while living outside, according to the Anchorage Police Department.&nbsp;

Anchorage election results special. Mayor, propositions and school board

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