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Homer Republican state Rep. Sarah Vance defends her use of official letterhead in criticizing a local newspaper.
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LatestTrump pardons Wasilla mechanic who removed anti-pollution devices from diesel pickups
Mackenzie Spurlock pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act. Sen. Dan Sullivan celebrated the pardon, saying the devices don’t work in cold climates.
Probe finds letter from Homer Rep. Vance likely violated ethics law
An ethics committee says a letter from Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance criticizing the Homer News’ coverage of a Charlie Kirk vigil was an illegal partisan use of official resources.
Chester Kashatok of Kwigillingok laid to rest, 8 months after Typhoon Halong
The 45-year-old had been missing from Kwigillingok since the night of the ex-typhoon in October...
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New lawsuit alleges US shared asylum application details with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the...
There’s no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there’s hope
The strain of the virus that’s responsible for the current outbreak has no specific...
Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins
Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him...
Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after...
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