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Stedman: Rural voices softer in new Legislature

Stedman says Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley will have legislative power for foreseeable future. He says that could mean continuing efforts to move the Capitol north. But the biggest effect, Stedman says, is that Southeast and rural leaders will need to work harder to be heard.

STA candidate statement: Lillian Feldpausch

Lingit x'einax jix' dul saan yóo xát duwasaakw. Dleit kaa x'einax Lillian Feldpausch yóo xát duwasáakw. Chaak naax xát sitee. Wooshkeetaan áyá xát. Kaach adi yadix xát sitee. My Lingit name is Jix' Dul Saan. My English name is Lillian Feldpausch. I belong to the eagle moiety. My mother's people are Shark/Wolf clan. My father's people are Kaach adi.

Shut out from Finance, Stedman accepts Health chair

State Sen. Bert Stedman will chair the Senate Health and Social Services committee when the Legislature convenes in January. The news takes away some uncertainty about what he will be doing next session, but concern remains about what he won’t be doing: serving as co-chair of Senate Finance.

HD34: Thomas says he’s lost power, regardless of result

The tight finish in the House 34 race might have cost state Rep. Bill Thomas his Finance chairmanship, even if he wins. He trails his Democratic challenger by 44 votes, with absentee ballots yet to be counted.

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Eliason: Thomas has power, experience needed in Juneau

Part of the hard cold facts of politics is if you aren’t in the majority party, you have very little chance of affecting policy or getting support for major capital projects.

Thomas: ‘I’ve delivered’ during 8 years in House

In my eight years in the legislature, I’ve listened to what my constituents needed and I’ve delivered. There was and still is a great need for basic infrastructure throughout the district.

Reward increased in search for Sitka woman

Family and friends are now offering $5,000 for anyone who can lead them to her location. The 33-year-old mother of two went missing from Sitka about two weeks ago. Her family last reported seeing her on Oct. 14.

Group wants input to improve Sitka’s downtown

Since the start of the year, at least four stores have closed in downtown Sitka. Business owners have long expressed concerns about the financial health of Lincoln Street. Now, a group of Sitka residents hopes to do something about it. And they want your help.