Forget Fat Bear Week. It's Fat Bird Week in Wisconsin: Just as Katmai National Park has "Fat Bear Week," Wisconsin is amid its first-ever "Fat Bird Week ...
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Biden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegates: President Joe Biden looks to nudge further ahead in his party’s nomination for ...
apnews.com/article/democrat-primary-voting-alaska-wyoming-nomination-8605e7ed6b700c62066763eeea9fb14c
Ahead of this year's US presidential polls, Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses: President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection ...
business-standard.com/world-news/biden-wins-wyoming-s-caucuses-become-only-choice-in-alaska-for-democrats-124041300749_1.html
Turkey's local election: a test for Erdogan and his rival Imamoglu: Turkey holds municipal elections across 81 provinces on Sunday March 31 ...
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Murkowski Could Hold Balance of Power in Senate: Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski owes very little to her party, is alienated from Donald Trump ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/murkowski-could-hold-balance-of-power-in-senate.html
Trump wins Alaska caucuses, AP says: Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential caucuses in Alaska.
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-wins-alaska-caucuses-ap-says
Nikki Haley picks up first two Senate endorsements ahead of Super Tuesday: Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, are backing the GOP ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nikki-haley-picks-first-two-senate-endorsements-ahead-super-tuesday-rcna141490
Quick Glance: Nikki Haley Triumphs in DC Republican Primary
- Nikki Haley wins the Republican primary in Washington DC, securing her first victory in 2024.
- Despite previous losses, Haley plans to stay in the race at least until the upcoming contests.
- The Associated Press declared Haley the winner after the release of results by the D.C. Republican Party.
- Campaigning as a staunch conservative, Haley has shown better appeal among moderate and independent voters.
Live Results: Ohio Primaries | Elections 2024: Live 2024 Ohio primary election results.
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The Arctic As Seen From Alaska: Anchorage (High North News): Dear reader. The US Arctic is different from how we know it in the Nordics. This week ...
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Donald Trump won 12 states on Super Tuesday, while Nikki Haley got her second victory of the primary season in Vermont. President Biden captured every state in ... Show more
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Nikki Haley picks up first two Senate endorsements ahead of Super Tuesday: Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, are backing the GOP ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nikki-haley-picks-first-two-senate-endorsements-ahead-super-tuesday-rcna141490
Murkowski says she ‘could not’ vote for Trump or Biden: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Saturday that she “could not” vote for either former President Trump ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4506162-murkowski-2024-vote-trump-biden/
Super Tuesday: Biden and Trump poised to move closer to historic rematch - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: Nikki Haley's Supporters' Impact on Election Outcome
- Nikki Haley ends failed White House bid with warning to Donald Trump.
- Haley's voters have significant influence on the election.
- Experts identify different categories within Haley's voter base.
- Undecided voters could play a crucial role in determining the election outcome.
How Seattle police contract could affect recruiting, budget, accountability: Details of the contract have not been made public and union members and the union ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/how-seattle-police-contract-could-affect-recruiting-budget-accountability/
OCBC Bank awarded highest-level green data centre certification from Green Climate Initiative
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/03/ocbc-bank-awarded-highest-level-green-data-centre-certification-from-green-climate-initiative
See Who Backed Trump and Haley on Super Tuesday: See how Republicans in different states voted in the Super Tuesday presidential primary between Donald Trump and ...
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Krispy Kreme Is Doing Its Civic Duty With 2 Freebies for Super Tuesday: Krispy Kreme is helping get out the vote by giving everyone two free doughnuts this Super ...
foodandwine.com/krispy-kreme-free-doughnuts-super-tuesday-8603866
Super Tuesday 2024 Democrat and Republican presidential primary election results: Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory — from ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/05/super-tuesday-2024-democrat-and-republican-presidential-primary-election-results/
Some Wells Fargo employees vote in favor of unionization; others reject: Wells Fargo employees at its Albuquerque, New Mexico branch voted to join a union on ...
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Quick Glance: Wells Fargo Unionizes in New Mexico
- Albuquerque branch of Wells Fargo votes to unionize
- Bethel branch in Alaska withdraws union election petition
- Walker Sexton, personal banker at Bethel branch, explains the decision to withdraw the petition
- Sabrina Perez, bank worker at Albuquerque branch, shares the significance of the victory
Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024
npr.org/2023/11/20/1213525361/native-voters-influence-2024-elections-arizona-montana-wisconsin
This bear looked frail and weak. Look at his transformation.: "He must have been extraordinarily hungry."
mashable.com/article/fat-bear-week-otis-2023
Quick Glance: Voting Starts for Fat Bear Week
- 32 Chunk, known for his size and a scar on his muzzle, has become one of the dominant males on the Brooks River.
- Officially open: Voting for the 2023 Fat Bear Week competition, celebrating the ability of brown bears to gain weight for their hibernation cycle in Alaska.
- Female brown bears also gain massive weight, and they do it while raising their cubs.
- Simply choose the roundest bear, right? However, many voters often give extra recognition to bears that dramatically transform from a skinny, emaciated creature in the spring to a majestic ruler of the river in October.
Election 2023: What to know about Seattle City Council, other races: It's Election Day, your last chance to cast your vote. Throughout the day ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/election-2023-what-to-know-about-seattle-city-council-other-races-2/
Rob Saka opens wide lead in council race to represent West Seattle, Sodo: Maren Costa and Rob Saka are competing to replace Lisa Herbold in Seattle's District 1 ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/rob-saka-leads-maren-costa-in-district-1-seattle-city-council-election/
From hangry to chonky: Fat Bear Week is coming: There can be only one — and they shall be rotund. The brown bears of Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska ...
npr.org/2023/09/21/1200850744/fat-bear-week-2023-preview
2023’s Fat Bear Week queen is 128 ‘Grazer’ : With her blonde ears and bodacious bod, 128 “Grazer” defeated 32 “Chunk” in the Fat Bear Week finale.
washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/10/10/2023-fat-bear-week-winner/
Quick Glance: 128 'Grazer' is the 2023 Fat Bear Week Queen
- After a week of enormous upsets and shocking twists, online voters have crowned 128 'Grazer' as the Fat Bear Week champion.
- It’s the first title for the fierce mother and expert angler, who defeated 32 'Chunk' in the Fat Bear Tuesday final by more than 85,000 votes.
- Despite being smaller than Chunk, she’s a gutsy bear and her story won out.
- The bears have no idea what’s going on with Fat Bear Week.
Fat Bear Contest: “Grazer” wins election for fattest brown bear: Bear Chunk and Lady Bear Grazer competed against each other to win the title of “Fickest Bear” ...
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Fat Bear Week 2023: How to vote for your favourite as Katmai National Park prepares to crown winner
independent.co.uk/life-style/fat-bear-week-2023-katmai-b2418120.html
Chicago becomes largest US city to independently abolish subminimum wage for tipped workers
chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-council-votes-eliminate-lower-tipped-minimum-wage-20231006-xg5vpkqcxnfqhe5fqogxrpbcua-story.html
2024 GOP primary endorsements: Where they stand: Endorsements for former President Trump are trickling in now that he is almost certain to clinch the 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3942482-2024-gop-primary-endorsements/
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy endorses Donald Trump: Most Republican governors have been hesitant to endorse in the presidential race.
politico.com/news/2023/08/22/alaska-gov-mike-dunleavy-endorses-donald-trump-00112332
Quick Glance: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy endorses Donald Trump
- Donald Trump's relationship with Mike Dunleavy began in 2018, when he supported his first campaign for governor.
- With Dunleavy's support, Trump has gained the approval of three out of five Republican governors who have endorsed in this race.
- The former president has actively sought the support of potential endorsers; recently, he had a phone conversation with Dunleavy, whose state is expected to hold its primaries on March 5, 2024, the same day that more than a dozen states will hold their nomination contests.
- Trump's campaign plans to release a video on Tuesday expressing gratitude for Dunleavy's endorsement.
Biden bars drilling over vast swath of Alaska: The move comes a little over a year before the 2024 election, as Biden seeks to shore up his green credentials ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2023/09/07/biden-bars-drilling-over-vast-swath-of-alaska.html
The Fake Church Behind Sarah Palin’s Crusade Against Voting: The lawyer behind a complaint surrounding the fringe conservative group behind Palin’s latest ...
thedailybeast.com/the-fake-church-behind-sarah-palins-crusade-against-voting
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The Electoral College is the big factor in a third-party nightmare for Democrats: Battleground states may actually be the least likely places for non-major party ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/15/electoral-college-third-party-democrats-00106472
Barabak: Alaska's novel election system is forging compromise: Alaska voters adopted a ranked-choice system to make it harder for extremists to win simply by ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2023-07-02/alaska-ranked-choice-voting-solution-to-political-polarization
Battenfeld: Boston redistricting showcases bickering city council at its worst: The battle over redistricting in Boston – which comes to a head this week – is a ...
bostonherald.com/2023/05/23/battenfeld-boston-redistricting-showcases-bickering-city-council-at-its-worst/
No Degree? No Problem. Biden Tries to Bridge the ‘Diploma Divide.’: President Biden is trying to appeal to working-class voters by emphasizing his plans to ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/politics/biden-working-class-voters.html
City Council votes to accept donation of controversial LAPD robot dog: The 8-4 vote followed more than a dozen public comments urging council members to reject ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-23/city-council-votes-to-accept-controversial-lapd-robot-dog-donation
Choose Wisely, Choose Often: Ranked-Choice Voting Returns to New York: The new voting system was used in the mayor’s race in 2021. It is back this month for the ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/16/nyregion/ranked-choice-voting-nyc.html
Chile President Gabriel Boric Reels as Far-Right Secures Majority for Constitutional Rewrite
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-07/chile-election-of-council-to-rewrite-charter-set-to-mark-political-sea-change
Metro Council votes to reappoint Justin Jones back to his seat after expulsion: During a special-called Metro Council meeting, members voted to reappoint Justin ...
newschannel5.com/news/metro-council-votes-to-reappoint-justin-jones-back-to-his-seat-after-expulsion
Quick Glance: Tennessee Democratic lawmakers expelled for protesting gun control hope to reclaim their seats
- Pearson and Jones were both expelled, while the vote to remove Johnson, who is white, fell one vote short.
- On April 6, 2023, Justin Pearson of Memphis speaks with supporters after being expelled from the Tennessee State Legislature in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Pearson and Jones have stated that their expulsion is the latest example of the mostly white, mostly Republican state government attempting to silence the voices of people of color.
- "It's not over," Jones stated.
NYC Council candidate and Harlem pastor Al Taylor faces scrutiny for flip-flop on abortion rights
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St. Paul City Council approves plan for Summit Avenue bike trail: The council voted 6-1 for the regional trail, which has been the subject of fierce debate for ...
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ISS TODAY OP-ED: UN funding for AU peace missions could become the norm but no substitute for sustainable security solutions
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-24-un-funding-for-au-peace-missions-could-become-the-norm-but-no-substitute-for-sustainable-security-solutions/
Metro Council passes stadium deal after more than four hours of debate: There's still one more vote before the plans are finalized. That will happen at a ...
newschannel5.com/news/metro-council-passes-stadium-deal-after-more-than-four-hours-of-debate
Column: Wendy Carrillo explains why she's running against Kevin de León: 'Lights that work. Potholes that get filled,' said Carrillo, the Eastside Assembly ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-27/wendy-carrillo-kevin-de-leon-city-council
Brooklyn GOP taps ex-N.Y. Senate candidate who declared ‘hate’ for borough to run in City Council race, infuriating community leaders
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-brooklyn-gop-taps-vito-labella-for-nyc-council-race-20230419-4a6t26tivfcbzio4klacjquc6e-story.html
There are 40 seats for Metro Council. There are 88 people running. : In what could be the last 40-member Metro Council, just under 90 candidates are running to ...
newschannel5.com/news/there-are-40-seats-for-metro-council-there-are-88-people-running
Dr. Jill Biden Sports a Traditional Alaskan Native Design for Her Latest Appearance
vogue.com/article/dr-jill-biden-traditional-alaskan-native-style
Yaroslavsky's bid to block Benedict Canyon project fails: The 7-7 vote means that Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky’s motion will return to the City Council on ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-16/council-vote-allows-benedict-canyon-development-to-proceed
Offering sustainable benefits can help you keep your best talent: Studies reveal that if a company’s environmental strategy isn’t good enough ...
business-live.co.uk/partners/offering-sustainable-benefits-can-help-26884845
David Greising: Brandon Johnson pushes back on independence in the City Council: Brandon Johnson punished the aldermen behind the move for council independence ...
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-brandon-johnson-city-council-committees-unity-plan-greising-20230512-ay3jdckf5vbxnclteuyria5wkq-story.html
Berkeley finally names new police chief after questions delayed vote: The East Bay city chose a department veteran to become its first female chief after a ...
sfchronicle.com/eastbay/article/berkeley-police-chief-jennifer-louis-18091213.php
L.A. City Council reappoints Heather Hutt through 2024: The move means that residents of the 10th district will likely go more than three years without getting ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-11/heather-hutt-will-stay-on-the-city-council-through-december-2024
Mobile City Council approves annexation vote; could become 2nd largest in Alabama
al.com/news/2023/05/mobile-city-council-votes-unanimously-on-annexation-setting-stage-for-city-to-become-2nd-largest-in-alabama.html
Chilean Stocks Gain as Political Right Takes Control of Process to Rewrite the Constitution
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-08/chile-s-peso-rates-gain-as-right-secures-control-of-constitution-rewrite
Opinion: Why the solution to the debt ceiling crisis (and to our dysfunctional federal government) can be found in Alaska
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2023/04/02/alaska-ranked-choice-voting-solving-dysfunctional-government/70064843007/
San Clemente will take applications to fill council seat vacated by Gene James: Applications are due May 15 to be considered for the appointment.
ocregister.com/2023/05/03/san-clemente-will-take-applications-to-fill-council-seat-vacated-by-gene-james
The Willow Project has been approved. Here’s what to know about the controversial oil-drilling venture
cnn.com/2023/03/14/politics/willow-project-oil-alaska-explained-climate/
Effort to recall Councilmember Kevin de León fails: An effort to recall Councilmember Kevin de León has fizzled. The organizer was unable to collect enough ...
latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-04-01/la-on-the-record-newsletter-de-leon-recall-effort-fails-l-a-on-the-record
Trump being indicted during 2024 campaign is 'hypothetical,' Sen. Sullivan says: "We'll see how it plays out," the Alaska Republican said on "This Week."
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Haaland criticized over ‘difficult’ choice on Willow project: WASHINGTON (AP) — In early March, President Joe Biden met with members of Alaska's bipartisan ...
apnews.com/article/biden-climate-haaland-willow-alaska-oil-2ed1969b5a6e79bdbbae33f1049c8d41
4 takeaways from the Westfield City Council races: All seven seats on the council are on the ballot and few incumbents are returning to run for reelection.
indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/westfield/2023/04/13/takeaways-westfield-city-council-races-fundraising-democrats-incumbents-westfield-schools/69980317007/
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For a Beijing-led world order, Chinas Xi is ramping up multinational party-to-party relations
wionews.com/opinions-blogs/for-a-beijing-led-world-order-chinas-xi-is-ramping-up-multinational-party-to-party-relations-581805
Community activists to share concerns over new Titans stadium ahead of Metro Council vote
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Future direction of Carmel is on the ballot in May with Brainard retiring: Republicans Sue Finkam, Fred Glynn and Kevin "Woody" Rider are running to replace ...
indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/carmel/2023/04/12/carmel-mayor-indiana-primary-elections-2023/69990843007/
Paid articlePaid Powerful NYC labor coalition plans to pour $1 million into City Council races, backing Council Speaker for next term
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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on April 3, Monday, adopted a resolution condemning the “negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the ... Show more
Election chief may end Alaska’s membership in voter fraud safeguard: The nonprofit system that helps states clean voter rolls has drawn criticism from ...
adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2023/03/09/election-chief-says-she-is-evaluating-alaskas-membership-in-voter-fraud-system/
Chicago cop Peter Chico to become the next alderman of the Southeast Side’s 10th Ward
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-runoff-election-10th-ward-online-20230405-ax7efu6mazcvtag65pzsjbw2l4-story.html
With the resolution removed, it's unclear what happens now with Metro Council maps
newschannel5.com/news/with-the-resolution-removed-its-unclear-what-happens-now-with-metro-council-maps
Despite controversies, Ald. Jim Gardner wins reelection in 45th Ward as challenger Megan Mathias concedes
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-runoff-election-45th-ward-online-20230405-cmerkzjwwbelbchw7saskk7cli-story.html
Mount Pleasant committee even split on hotel expansion at Patriots Point: In an split vote of 2-2, the committee made up of Town Council members could not come ...
postandcourier.com/business/mount-pleasant-committee-even-split-on-hotel-expansion-at-patriots-point/article_cdc2d7c0-d229-11ed-82f7-1715f883ecc0.html
San Antonio District 1 candidates are split on criminal justice reform: There's a controversial proposition on this May's ballot. Here's how the most competitive ...
expressnews.com/news/article/prop-a-justice-charter-district-1-bravo-candidates-17869731.php
Paid articlePaid King County Council votes unanimously for the Oxford comma: It's grammar time. In a debate that remains unsettled, the County Council voted to put a comma after ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/king-county-council-votes-unanimously-for-the-oxford-comma/
Alaska Republicans demand Biden 'better not kill' latest Willow project oil drilling proposal
foxbusiness.com/energy/alaska-republicans-demand-biden-not-kill-latest-willow-project-oil-drilling-proposal
Days before election, City Council OKs new rules and committees, drawing ire from aldermen who call it ‘corrupt process’
chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-city-council-power-rules-committees-20230330-bh3upm5ps5dwbcq44asqeow37m-story.html
Palin on 2024 race: DeSantis should ‘stay governor’: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) said on Tuesday that she thinks Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) should ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3859560-palin-on-2024-race-desantis-should-stay-governor/
Bill that reduces Metro Council by half its members passes Senate, now heads to Gov. Lee's desk
newschannel5.com/news/state-bill-that-would-reduce-metro-council-by-half-its-members-is-set-to-go-before-senate
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