Jeremy Hsieh, Alaska Public Media

A mother fights for accountability after her daughter died during ROTC training

The mother of an ROTC cadet is demanding accountability after her daughter died during a training event. Federal investigators confirm a high rate of accidents and deaths in training.

Incumbent Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to his supporters with his running mate Nancy Dahlstrom at an election night watch party at the Marriott Hotel in Anchorage on Tuesday.

Elections

Dunleavy poised to win Alaska governor’s race

Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media

The state Division of Elections had counted about 217,000 ballots by Wednesday afternoon, with all but two physical polling precincts reporting. Precincts in Chevak and Gambell remain outstanding. More absentee and overseas ballots will be added to the tally over the coming days.

A copy of the Alaska constitution at Vic Fischer’s home. Fischer is the last surviving delegate from the 1955 Alaska Constitutional Convention.

Elections

Alaskans say no to constitutional convention

Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media

With nearly all precincts reporting, voters opposed the convention by more than 2-1, according to election results. About 70% of voters said no to a convention while about 30% said yes. The Division of Elections will be tallying absentee and overseas ballots for several more days before results are expected to be certified on Nov. 29.

Research Supports Claims That Teeth Worsen Without Fluoridated Water

Jeremy Hsieh, Alaska Public Media

Using Medicaid payment data from towns in Alaska that have rejected fluoride in recent years, a new study supports dentists' claims that teeth get worse when the water supply is not fluoridated.