Efforts at expanding renewable energy in Alaska got a shot in the arm with the creation of the Office of Energy Innovation.

Clack and Jacobson will appear on the ballot for North Pole residents in the municipal elections on October 4.

The Education Support Staff Association and the school district continue to make progress on contract negotiations, a contrast to relations between the district and the Fairbanks Education Association.

Pruhs and Therrien will appear on the ballot for Fairbanks residents in the municipal elections on October 4.