Alaskans hear from gubernatorial candidates at post-primary forum

“Some people will tell you that you can cut your way to a full PFD. You can't do it. It's not mathematically possible.” - Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, at a candidate forum held at the at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage.

(Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska gubernatorial candidates participate in first forum since a post-primary ballot shuffle

By Yereth Rosen

Three of the four remaining Alaska gubernatorial candidates discussed subjects ranging from the hard numbers that quantify the state’s fiscal challenges to more esoteric topics like quality of life on Tuesday in their first face-to-face meeting since a post-primary shakeup changed the field.

(Photo by Meghan Chamberlain/U.S. Forest Service)

Three Alaska fishers plead guilty after being accused of deliberately scuttling boats

By James Brooks

Three southeast Alaska commercial fishers accused of deliberately sinking their boats are now pleading guilty.

The three were initially charged earlier this year by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Anchorage. Despite similar details, the cases are not linked.

(Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska continues rollout of Rural Health Transformation Program awards

By Corinne Smith

Alaska Department of Health officials announced a fifth round of federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding awards on Friday. The latest awards for $25.8 million bring the total to more than $207 million to date.

(Photo by Corinne Smith)

When will Alaska’s statewide candidates debate? Here’s a list of events.

By James Brooks

The first ballots for Alaska’s Nov. 3 general election will be mailed Sept. 18 by the Alaska Division of Elections, and early voting is scheduled to begin Oct. 19.

At the Alaska Beacon, we’re keeping track of debates, forums and other events that will feature all or most of the candidates for statewide office — governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

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