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Donation amounts were limited for state elections in Ballot Measure 1 in the primary … third-party donations can’t be limited in federal elections without a constitutional amendment or new ruling from the US Supreme Court.

That's not correct — Ballot Measure 2 has three repeals: open primary, ranked choice general election and a requirement that third-party donations be disclosed. Voting no keeps all three and doesn't touch the amount that can be contributed. Voting yes may also repeal limits on donations to governor.

A prominent shack on a derelict pier in downtown Juneau was torn down on Thursday. The pier is owned by AJT Mining Properties, a sister company of Alaska Electric Light and Power. CEO Alec Mesdag said the company decided to remove the shack because it was a safety hazard.

An Anchorage house cleaner says he has no criminal history and is in the U.S. legally. One week after his arrest, ICE detained and jailed a teenage University of Alaska student.

Politicians seem more worried about diesel than gas. That is complacent, for there have been hints in the gas market of an eventual mega-glut. We explain why

A sixth Juneau man was detained by federal immigration authorities. Mario Alberto Trejo Reynoso, 27, was detained at Lemon Creek on Sept. 4, and moved to Anchorage Correctional Complex on Sept. 30. An Alaska Department of Corrections spokesperson said he left state custody on Oct. 4.

It’s anchors aweigh for Juneau’s cruise season. The last ship, the Norwegian Encore, leaves Tuesday night. The final tally of passengers who stepped off cruise ships into Juneau this year hasn’t been released yet, but it’s expected to be close to 1.7 million people.