Podcast appearances and mentions of Mary Peltola

Nick Begich III will be sworn in as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House tomorrow, but until then Mary Peltola is still Alaska's Congresswoman; and applications for the 2025 PFD opened on New Year's Day and will stay open until March 31.

Nick Begich III will be sworn in as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House tomorrow but until then Mary Peltola is still Alaska's Congresswoman.

Our Washington D.C. Bureau correspondent Josh Rultenberg sat down with Rep. Mary Peltola to talk about the election and her past two years in office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on another seat in the U.S. House flipped for Republicans.

THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over actions taken during their 13-month war in Gaza and the October 2023 attack on Israel respectively.  SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. That's according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday. SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Rain and snow are pummeling Northern California as the region feels the effects of a major storm that could cause flash flooding and rockslides. It's the latest wave of damaging weather to strike the West Coast.  It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton won four times and took the stage to perform three times Wednesday night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. But an absent Morgan Wallen won the biggest award, entertainer of the year. Stapleton's wins included single of the year and song of the year for “White Horse,” and his eighth trophy as male vocalist of the year. Best female vocalist of the year went to Laney Johnson. NEW YORK (AP) — Target has reported sluggish sales and slumping profits in the fiscal third quarter as inflation-weary customers curtailed their spending on apparel and other non-essential items.  In other news: The FBI arrested a man who's been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange. Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador. Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska’s only House seat. US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment. US charges tycoon Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, hiding plan to bribe Indian officials. Tennessee man involved in Capitol riot is convicted of planning to kill investigators. Stock market today Wall Street drifts as Target tumbles. Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe. Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake. Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole. Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral. Mother of cinematographer killed on set of Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' boycotts its world premiere. The Cavaliers remain the NBA's hottest team, college basketball has a new all-time winningest coach, and baseball has its 2024 Cy Young winners.  What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people. UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak. US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release. At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations. Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy. Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's General Election. In Alaska, Nick Begich leads Rep. Mary Peltola in the race for Alaska's U.S. House seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are some of the different ways states run their voting The U.S. general election on Nov. 5 will decide the country's direction, but it is far from a nationally administered contest. The 50 states and the District of Columbia run their own elections, and each does things a little differently. Here's a look at some notable variations in the 2024 election: Maine and Nebraska allocate electoral votes by congressional district To win the presidency outright, a candidate must receive at least 270 of the 538 votes in the Electoral College. In 48 states, the statewide winner gets all of that state's electoral votes, and that's also the case in the nation's capital. In Maine and Nebraska, the candidate who receives the most votes in each congressional district wins one electoral vote from that district. The candidate who wins the statewide vote receives another two. In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden received three of Maine's four electoral votes because he won the popular vote in the state and its 1st Congressional District. Republican Donald Trump received one electoral vote from the 2nd Congressional District. Trump won four of Nebraska's five votes for winning the popular vote in the state as well as its 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts; Biden received one electoral vote for winning the 2nd Congressional District. Alaska and Maine use ranked choice voting In ranked choice voting, voters rank candidates for an office in order of preference on the ballot. If no candidate is the first choice for more than 50 percent of voters, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose that candidate as their top pick have their votes redistributed to their next choice. This continues, with the candidate with the fewest votes getting eliminated, until someone emerges with a majority of votes. Maine uses ranked choice voting in state-level primaries and for federal offices in the general election. That means Maine voters can rank presidential, Senate and House candidates on ballots that include the Democrat and the Republican who advanced out of their respective party primaries, plus third-party and independent candidates who qualify. The presidential ballot will include Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, plus three other candidates. In the six years since implementing ranked choice voting, the state has used it twice in races for Congress in its 2nd Congressional District. The 2020 presidential race did not advance to ranked choice voting, with the winners of the state and in each congressional district exceeding 52 percent of the vote. Alaska holds open primaries for statewide offices and sends the top four vote-getters, regardless of party, to the general election, where the winner is decided using ranked choice voting. In all legislative and statewide executive offices, Alaskans can rank up to four names that can include multiple candidates from the same party. The exception is the presidency, which is eligible for ranked choice voting in Alaska for the first time. This year, there will be eight presidential tickets on the ballot, and Alaskans can rank all candidates if they choose to. The last time the winner of the presidential contest in Alaska failed to surpass 50 percent of the vote was in 1992, when third-party candidate Ross Perot won almost 20% of the national popular vote. But in 2022, both Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski won their elections after both went to ranked choice voting. Another wrinkle this year? In Alaska, where ranked choice voting was implemented by ballot measure in 2020, there's a voter initiative on the ballot this fall to repeal it. In California and Washington, candidates from the same party can face off California and Washington hold open primaries in which all candidates run on the same ballot and the two top vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party. This year, there are two House races in Washington that include candidates of the sam...

Nevada is the first state to extend electronic ballots to tribal members. It allows them to register and vote from their own homes, giving rural Native voters an alternative to traveling miles to their nearest polling or ballot drop-off site. It's an idea that other states remain wary of. In Alaska, efforts to improve voting among Native voters remain elusive. Opposition from Republican state lawmakers killed a bill eliminating witness signatures on absentee ballots. On a conservative talk show, the Alaska House Speaker admitted she opposed it because it would have favored U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat and the only Alaska Native in Congress. Rep. Peltola calls it "a concerted effort to silence" Native votes. We'll discuss progress and continuing hurdles for Native voters. GUESTS Mathilda Guerrero Miller (Kanaka Maoli), government relations director for Native Voters Alliance Nevada Elveda Martinez (Walker River Paiute Tribe), voter rights activist Michelle Sparck (Qissunamiut Tribe of Chevak), director of Get Out the Native Vote Gabriel Di Chiara, Chief Deputy Secretary of State for Nevada

Nevada is the first state to extend electronic ballots to tribal members. It allows them to register and vote from their own homes, giving rural Native voters an alternative to traveling miles to their nearest polling or ballot drop-off site. It's an idea that other states remain wary of. In Alaska, efforts to improve voting among Native voters remain elusive. Opposition from Republican state lawmakers killed a bill eliminating witness signatures on absentee ballots. On a conservative talk show, the Alaska House Speaker admitted she opposed it because it would have favored U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat and the only Alaska Native in Congress. Rep. Peltola calls it "a concerted effort to silence" Native votes. We'll discuss progress and continuing hurdles for Native voters.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Candidates running for Alaska's U.S. House seat debated in Anchorage, with stark differences on abortion rights, presidential elections, and personal style. This year's second glacial outburst flood could be on the way in Juneau. And Palmer's new manager will get a payout after resigning 53 days into the job. Photo: U.S. House Republican challenger Nick Begich III and Congresswoman Mary Peltola, a Democrat, presented their views Thursday at Debate for the State at Alaska Public Media.(Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

Rebecca Palsha and Lori Townsend moderate Debate for the State between Rep. Mary Peltola and challenger Nick Begich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Palsha and Lori Townsend moderate Debate for the State between Rep. Mary Peltola and challenger Nick Begich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In newscast: Congresswoman Mary Peltola has launched one disparaging how challenger Nick Begich made his personal wealth; Dr. Iki Heke, a Indigenous Maori professor from New Zealand, was in Alaska recently for a national tribal conference on climate. He spoke with KNBA's Rhonda McBride about the growing importance of Indigenous environmental knowledge. 

In this episode of The Must Read Alaska Show, John Quick talks with Nick Begich about his campaign for Congress, challenging incumbent Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Born and raised in Alaska, Nick is a small business owner, family man, and commonsense leader who stands for less government, reduced regulation, and pro-oil development. With a background in entrepreneurship and business, Nick brings a wealth of experience and a passion for responsible growth to the table. Tune in as he shares his vision for Alaska's future and the challenges he aims to tackle in Washington.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: U.S. House candidates Nick Begich and Mary Peltola differ on abortion and reproductive health issues. Bethel's Yup'ik language immersion school is in its own building for the first time. And a gathering in Homer last Saturday honored those who died from opioid overdose. Photo: Candidate Nick Begich and U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola listen to the moderator at a 2022 debate in Kodiak. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola visits Ketchikan to tour the landslide zone; Sitka's broken fiber optic cable is being repaired but could take another week; new research hopes to help Juneau residents live more harmoniously with black bears; and a reflection on the unexpected upsides of being offline.

Alaska's congressional representative Mary Peltola dominates the primary. Mia Costello comes back from the dead in Sand Lake. Captain James Cook provides a precautionary tale of over staying your welcome. Satchel Page pitches the Anchorage Earthquakers. 

It's a red state, but last week's open primary had Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola on top, with 50.4%, going into November's ranked-choice election. Yet the GOP hopes to unify behind Nick Begich, while the No. 3 contender, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom drops out. Plus, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate the next debate's "mute" button, as JD Vance says his boss would veto a federal abortion law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Mary Peltola has a commanding lead in the U.S. House race, according to the latest counts in the primary election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, faces 11 challengers for Tuesday's primary election. Of dozens of races on the ballot, several are more highly contested and have four or more candidates – meaning not everyone can advance to the General Election in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Alaska’s 2022 special election, candidates as varied as Sarah Palin and Mary Peltola to Santa Claus were on the ballot. That year was also unique for offering ranked-choice voting, allowing conflicted residents to cast as many as four picks with descending weight. In November, both the incumbent Peltola and the ranked-choice repeal initiative are on […]

In this newscast: Congresswoman Mary Peltola says she's isn't endorsing either presidential candidate this fall; A recent Supreme Court decision could have important implications for fisheries in Alaska

In what is likely to be a close November race, the latest election fundraising numbers show incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola continuing to outraise both Republican challengers Nick Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. More on that story, plus the latest news and weather on this Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R.6489, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.8942, the Improving Tribal Cultural Training for Providers Act of 2024 H.R.8955, the IHS Provider Integrity Act H.R.8956, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act of 2024 Witness List Mr. Benjamin Smith [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Deputy Director Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rockville, Maryland The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Amber Torres [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chief Operating Officer National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Washington, D.C. Ms. Jerilyn Church [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Executive Director Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board (GPTLHB) Rapid City, South Dakota Mr. Ben Mallott [H.R. 6489] [Minority Witness] Vice President for External Affairs Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Anchorage, Alaska More Info: https://indianz.com/News/2024/07/22/legislative-hearing-on-h-r-6489-h-r-8942-h-r-8955-h-r-8956/

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Early attack ads from the Republican National committee are targeting Mary Peltola, who declined to endorse fellow Democrat Kamala Harris for President. And a Palmer man who nearly caused a midair collision last year says as a "sovereign citizen" he does not need a pilot's license.

In this bonus episode we revisit the vast nation-sized state of Alaska, model for election reform in numerous states around the country even as that voting system of an open, unified primary plus instant runoff general election faces a potential 2024 recall ballot measure back in the frontier state.  The Purple Principle has made three previous audio visits to Alaska, arguably our least partisan, most indy-minded state with 60% of voters choosing not to register with either major party. We first revisit our initial Alaska episode from the fall of 2020 to learn how campaign manager, Shea Siegert, was persuaded to take on that challenge by his own family's enthusiasm for non-partisan voting reform. “I was having a conversation with my mother who lives in Boise, Idaho the other day,” Siegert confides. “And she said, every time I look at the news, I think about your ballot measure. And it just makes more and more sense.” Next we hear from independent Alaska House Member Calvin Schrage in the fall of 2022 as the Alaska voting model is put to the test for the first time. That election produced a pragmatic split ticket outcome with reelection of conservative governor Mike DunLeavey, moderate indy-minded US Senator Lisa Murkowski, and the pragmatic centrist House Democrat, Mary Peltola.  Our recent season four discussion with Native Alaskan Mary Peltola completes our trek across three episodes, highlighted by the advice she received some years before upon election to the Alaska state legislature.  “So when I was first elected, I was in my mid-twenties and I imagined, like most people do, that I was going to Juneau to fight, to fight against our enemies and fight for my district,” Peltola tells us. “And when I got there, one of my colleagues told me you have to have 59 best friends if you want to accomplish anything.” Tune in to find out how Rep. Peltola broke bread across the political aisles in this bonus episode with Alaska-related insights from Katherine Gehl, architect of Final Five Voting, Eric Bronner of Veterans for All Voters, as well as Doug Goodman of Nevadans for Better Elections and Lisa Rice of Make All Votes Count DC, both of whom have looked to Alaska as a model for their own reform efforts.  The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production; original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

Native Americans, in general, have traditionally supported Democrats, and that has made a significant difference in a few key races. Some candidates are reaching out to the Native vote to get them into office, or to keep them in. The historic election of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (Yup'ik/D-AK) brings the number of Native Democrats in Congress to the highest it's ever been: two. We'll hear from some notable Native Democrats about the issues they see as important to Native voters. GUESTS Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Band of Ojibwe), Minnesota Lieutenant Governor U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk), U.S. Representative of Kansas' 3rd Congressional District U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (Yup'ik), U.S. Representative of Alaska Clara Pratte (Navajo), CEO of Strongbow Strategies and the Democratic National Committee Native American Caucus chair

Gov. Parson of Missouri follows up his talk with his pen | Oklahoma textbook regulations push radical agenda through education | Iowa study shows modern school choice increases tuition costs | Missouri Republicans Run Run Run from ranked-choice voting  | Kansas abortion providers are required to ask why, and they are fighting that law | Detroit is BACK in a big way, and it's more than just cars | Generations old local newspaper is sold as River Front Times ends in St. Louis | Memorial Day Is here and we have a few facts about the holidaySources Include: The Heartland Collective, Missouri Independent, Kansas City Star, Axios, Iowa Capitol Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio, and today.com Gov. Parson of Missouri follows up his talk with his pen https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/20/parson-orders-state-agency-not-to-pay-legal-expenses-for-legislators-facing-defamation-suit/Oklahoma text book regulations push radical agenda through educationhttps://oklahomavoice.com/2024/05/21/new-criteria-for-oklahoma-textbooks-asks-for-traditional-gender-roles-reverence-for-religion/Iowa study shows modern school choice increases tuition costs https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/05/23/study-links-state-esa-program-to-spike-in-iowa-k-12-private-school-tuition/Missouri Republicans Run Run Run from ranked choice votinghttps://theheartlandcollective.com/2024/05/22/the-missouri-gop-doesnt-want-ranked-choice-voting/Kansas abortion providers are required to ask why, and they are fighting that lawhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article288606572.htmlDetroit is BACK in a big way, and its more than just carshttps://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/05/20/detroits-brand-biggest-winner-of-population-increaseGenerations old local newspaper is sold as River Front Times ends in St. Louishttps://www.stlpr.org/2024-05-22/rft-sold-riverfront-times-rip-alt-weekly-staff-laid-offMemorial Day Is here and we have a few facts about the holiday https://www.today.com/life/holidays/memorial-day-facts-rcna143916 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Gov. Parson of Missouri follows up his talk with his pen | Oklahoma textbook regulations push radical agenda through education | Iowa study shows modern school choice increases tuition costs | Missouri Republicans Run Run Run from ranked-choice voting  | Kansas abortion providers are required to ask why, and they are fighting that law | Detroit is BACK in a big way, and it's more than just cars | Generations old local newspaper is sold as River Front Times ends in St. Louis | Memorial Day Is here and we have a few facts about the holidaySources Include: The Heartland Collective, Missouri Independent, Kansas City Star, Axios, Iowa Capitol Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio, and today.com Gov. Parson of Missouri follows up his talk with his pen https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/20/parson-orders-state-agency-not-to-pay-legal-expenses-for-legislators-facing-defamation-suit/Oklahoma text book regulations push radical agenda through educationhttps://oklahomavoice.com/2024/05/21/new-criteria-for-oklahoma-textbooks-asks-for-traditional-gender-roles-reverence-for-religion/Iowa study shows modern school choice increases tuition costs https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/05/23/study-links-state-esa-program-to-spike-in-iowa-k-12-private-school-tuition/Missouri Republicans Run Run Run from ranked choice votinghttps://theheartlandcollective.com/2024/05/22/the-missouri-gop-doesnt-want-ranked-choice-voting/Kansas abortion providers are required to ask why, and they are fighting that lawhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article288606572.htmlDetroit is BACK in a big way, and its more than just carshttps://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/05/20/detroits-brand-biggest-winner-of-population-increaseGenerations old local newspaper is sold as River Front Times ends in St. Louishttps://www.stlpr.org/2024-05-22/rft-sold-riverfront-times-rip-alt-weekly-staff-laid-offMemorial Day Is here and we have a few facts about the holiday https://www.today.com/life/holidays/memorial-day-facts-rcna143916 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

The Ketchikan School Board recalls some pink slips. Mary Peltola attempts to tackle bycatch. A Southeast Alaska Coast Guard pilot makes his Jepoardy! debut.

Today it's just you and me and we'll be discussing the senates version of the budget and part of the process that took place yesterday. We'll also discuss the Treasury Departments potential attack on all non-profits, Mary Peltola's latest faux pas, some good news and more. Then we'll get a call from Bob Griffin to discuss Education.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2687 and H.R. 7516 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2687 (Rep. Peltola), To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes; and H.R. 7516 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2024.” Witnesses and Testimony The Hon. Melanie Egorin Assistant Secretary for Legislation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-EgorinM-20240430.pdf The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe of Indians Crow Agency, MT [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-WhiteClayF-20240430.pdf The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-EricksonJ-20240430.pdf Ms. Janet Alkire Great Plains Area Representative National Indian Health Board Washington, D.C. [H.R. 7516] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AlkireJ-20240430.pdf Ms. Sheri Buretta Chairman of the Board Chugach Alaska Corporation Anchorage, AK [Minority Witness] [H.R. 2687] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/19/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BurettaS-20240430.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415933

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: State Representatives are also considering a bill that would require adult websites to verify users are 18 or older. Congresswoman Mary Peltola has joined Alaska's U.S senators on a legal brief in support of the proposed Donlin Creek Mine. And the Alaska House of Representatives is weighing in on a court decision that threatens key elements of the state's homeschool system. Photo: Justin Andrew and Gregory Larson work examining and classifying core samples at the Donlin Mine on Aug. 11, 2022.  (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

A Metlakatla fish processor reopens for troll-caught kings. Mary Peltola stops into the KRBD studios to talk housing, mental health, and climate change preparedness.

In this newscast: This cruise season, money collected from cruise passengers could be set aside to help Juneau's tourism businesses cut down on fossil-fuels; A group of students in Sitka is taking a class on navigating the Federal Subsistence Board process; Democrats in the U.S. House almost always vote in line with party leaders, but Congresswoman Mary Peltola has a different voting record

Join host John Quick as he delves into the dynamic landscape of the upcoming congressional race with guest Nick Begich, a contender for Alaska's US Congressional seat. In this episode, John talks with Nick on pivotal issues shaping the campaign and the stark differences between him and his opponent, Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Nick shares insights on key topics such as the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, perspectives on Joe Biden's agenda, and the significance of campaign funding. Tune in for an engaging discussion that offers valuable perspectives on the pressing matters facing Alaskans and the nation.    Check out Nick's campaign website here: https://www.alaskansfornickbegich.com   

Grant Echohawk drops out of the race for the District 1 House seat. A land trust clashes with the National Park Service in Sitka. Mary Peltola talks fish and her reelection campaign.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Representative Mary Peltola sat down with KYUK's Sage Smiley to discuss infrastructure, fish, and why she's running for re-election. Senator Murkowski's new Chief of Staff is a familiar face. And it's more and more difficult for Alaska prisoners to win discretionary parole. Photo: Rep. Mary Peltola at a campaign event in Bethel, March 15, 2024. Sage Smiley/KYUK

A new cultural tourism initiative in Juneau - plus, a cultural tourism conference in Sitka. Turnover in Mary Peltola's office. A dark and disturbing trial wraps up in Anchorage.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:  More than 100 people gathered in downtown Juneau Saturday afternoon for a rally to urge city and state officials in Alaska to support a ceasefire in Gaza.  Gov. Mike Dunleavy has cast doubt on the future of a bill that would boost state education funding and implement other reforms.  And Rep. Mary Peltola hits positive notes in her address to the State Legislature. Photo: U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola addressed the Alaska Legislature on February 26th.(Photo courtesy of Gavel Alaska/KTOO)

Join host John Quick on the Must Read Alaska Show for a riveting episode with Nick Begich, a determined candidate aiming for Alaska's sole congressional seat. Begich shares invaluable insights from his experience as the campaign chair for Congressman Don Young, highlighting the lessons learned and how they've shaped his political vision. With a critical view of the current congresswoman, Mary Peltola, Begich outlines why he believes Alaska is in dire need of change. He discusses his commitment to smaller government, less regulation, and increased oil production as foundational pillars of his campaign. This episode is a deep dive into Begich's aspirations for Alaska, reflecting on the past and looking forward to a brighter future.   For more details on Nick Begich and to follow his campaign, visit https://www.alaskansfornickbegich.com.   Stay connected with his journey and get involved in shaping Alaska's future by following his social media channels.

National Congress of American Indians President Mark Macarro delivers the State of Indian Nations on February 12, 2024. The speech is Macarro's first since winning election as president of NCAI, the largest inter-tribal advocacy organization in the U.S. #SOIN2024 took place at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. The event kicks off NCAI's executive council winter session, being held February 12-15 in the nation's capital.

In this newscast: U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola tells KTOO about her accomplishments and future priorities; Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar has introduced a bill to create a psychedelics medicine task force

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom starts off the day talking about the below zero temperatures and gives some tips on supplies to have in your vehicle and ways to keep your pipes from freezing.  Tom talks about the Supreme Court decision on the Texas border, people leaving California, and Hawaii trying to block Donald Trump from being on their ballots.  Nick Begich calls in to give a campaign update and share why Alaskans should vote for him.  Find more information at www.AlaskansForNickBegich.com.John Cunningham from Mountain City Church joins Tom in the studio to talk about their upcoming Share Your Faith Workshop.  Find more information at www.SYFOnline.org. Tom talks about tonight's upcoming Anchorage Assembly meetings, Mary Peltola filing for her 2nd term in Congress, and Dalton calls in to talk about people getting involved in politics and the blackmail of politicians. 

“I know that I would not be in this position if we didn't have the Final Four system,” Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK) tells us in this first Purple Principle episode of season four. “Because I would not have made it through a partisan primary.”  A native Alaskan, Representative Peltola gained re-election to the US House on the third ballot of the nation's first Final Four election in 2022. Final Four Voting combines a unified open primary with a ranked choice general election. The intended goal is to replace the current system of polarizing party-led primaries. Final Four Voting Across Party Lines Peltola's election to the US House may seem surprising from a vast, largely rural state with twice as many registered Republicans as Democrats. But the majority of Alaskan voters are registered as non-partisan or unaffiliated.  Final Four: Lessons for the Lower 48? Prior to US House election, Peltola was a member of the bipartisan “Bush Caucus" within the Alaska House of Representatives. Now, after moving to what feels like a foreign country, she continues to work across the aisle in Washington, DC.  “I have had very few opportunities just to eat with Republicans and I am very eager to meet and collaborate with as many Republicans as I can,” she explains. “I'm a member of the Western Caucus, which right now is 106 Republicans and me.” Peltola is hopeful US House polarization can be overcome yet clear-eyed about the current gridlock. “The entrenchment is so deep,” she tells us.  Does this vast, frontier state and it's current Rep. hold lessons for our divided nation? Tune in to learn more about Mary Peltola's bipartisan efforts in the US House and the distinctive culture of her native Alaska.  The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production. Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.  Find us online! Twitter: @purpleprincipl Facebook: @thepurpleprinciplepodcast Instagram: @thepurpleprinciplepodcast Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2UfFSja

The New Year has arrived, bringing with it an election year and the next Alaska legislative session. In this episode, host Elizabeth Harball talks to Daily News reporters Iris Samuels and Sean Maguire about the top storylines they are tracking in 2024 — from continued battles over education funding and ranked choice voting to notable people and issues on the ballot in November.For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.

House Committee on Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4524, H.R. 4748, H.R. 6368 and H.R. 6443 Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:15 AM On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 4524 (Rep. Newhouse), “Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act”; H.R. 4748 (Rep. Peltola), “Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act”; H.R. 6368 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Indian Buffalo Management Act”; and H.R. 6443 (Rep. Issa) “Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act”. Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4524, H.R. 4748, H.R. 6368 and H.R. 6443 | Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 10:15 AM On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 4524 (Rep. Newhouse), “Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act”; H.R. 4748 (Rep. Peltola), “Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act”; H.R. 6368 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Indian Buffalo Management Act”; and H.R. 6443 (Rep. Issa) “Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act”. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Jason Freihage Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. [H.R. 4524, H.R. 4748, H.R. 6368, H.R. 6443] Mr. Chris French Deputy Chief U.S. Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. [H.R. 4748] The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, WA [H.R. 4524] The Hon. Erica M. Pinto Chairwoman Jamul Indian Village Jamul, CA [H.R. 6443] Mr. Ervin Carlson President Intertribal Buffalo Council Rapid City, SD [H.R. 6368] Mr. Richard Rinehart CEO Tlingit & Haida Business Corporation Juneau, AK [minority witness] [H.R. 4748] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415214

In this newscast: Climate change is here, and it threatens the health, livelihoods and cultural practices of Alaskans across the state. That's the prevailing message of a new federal report out today; A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crashed around 10:40 p.m. last night on Read Island in Farragut Bay, about 22 miles northwest of Petersburg. There were four crew members aboard, and all survived; European green crabs haven't made it to Sitka – not yet, anyway. During the Alaska Invasive Species Partnership workshop Thursday in Sitka, experts from around coastal Alaska spoke about current strategies to fight these invasive crabs; Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced today that she's running for Alaska's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging Congresswoman Mary Peltola

A federal judge will decide today whether to appoint a special master to review documents removed from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Mary Peltola is the first Alaska Native to fill Alaska's only US house seat. The UN Commission on Human Rights released a damning report detailing abuses against ethnic Uyghurs in Xinjiang China.

Democrat and former state Rep. Mary Peltola won Alaska's special congressional election on Wednesday, defeating Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich III. Nathaniel Rakich discusses why it's difficult to draw a broader conclusion about the political environment based on the result. Later, Monica Potts joins to discuss why voters sometimes contradict their partisan beliefs on ballot measures.