How a drab Soviet metropolis became Central Asia’s capital of cool
Since the collapse of the USSR, Kazakhstan’s largest city (population 2.2 million and growing) has evolved to become the star ...
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Wrangell unites to send Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.
This year's tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
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Voters oppose Oregon Measure 117 on switch to ranked choice voting
Measure 117 would enact ranked choice voting for federal and statewide offices and allow local authorities to adopt it as ...
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Plan your ski trip using points and miles: How to book flights, hotels, lift tickets and more
As ski resorts across the country prepare for opening day, now's the time to plan your ski trip using points and miles.
US Capitol Christmas Tree to visit Renton Wednesday
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be on display in Renton Wednesday as part of its 4,000-mile journey from Alaska to ...
Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
A costly campaign to legalize marijuana has failed in Florida, falling short of the supermajority needed for passage.
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‘Office space shuffle’ for city workers continues with plan to buy part of Michael J. Burns Building
Moving forward on purchasing two floors of the three-story Michael J. Burns Building for City and Borough of Juneau employees got near-unanimous approval from Juneau Assembly members on Monday, ...
Pulse of Tallahassee voters: City built by politics rides a rollercoaster of emotions
A tumultuous campaign season brings deep feelings of frustration about the political climate and anxiety about how it affects people's personal lives.
50 years after D.C. got local elections, the city could change how it votes
The District on Tuesday joins four states to consider whether to adopt ranked-choice voting, a method that has proliferated nationwide over the past decade.