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The legacy of a late former congressman is living on with the re-dedication of the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center.

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The general election is just over two weeks away. People are already absentee voting and early in-person voting starts tomorrow. The Alaska Federation of Natives held their annual conference in Anchorage this week, and some big political moments came out

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola took the stage at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage Thursday pitching herself as a regular Alaskan who happens to be their congresswoman.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress, received a hero's welcome Thursday when the Democrat gave

The first Alaska Native in Congress is a star at the AFN convention and is embraced by the daughters of her predecessor.

“I'm uplifted in this moment because of you,” said Rep. Mary Peltola, wearing the late Rep. Don Young's signature bolo tie — a gift from his daughter Joni, presented on-stage.

Congresswoman gets a warm welcome from convention attendees, predecessor’s family.

ANCHORAGE (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress, received a heros welcome Thursday when the Democrat gave the keynote address at the Alaska

Congresswoman gets a warm welcome from convention attendees, predecessor’s family.