The Elders and Youth Conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will bring thousands to Anchorage this week. The events feature discussions on culture, land stewardship, and issues facing Alaska Natives, including subsistence rights and voting access. Alaska, the first state to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, joins 12 others in honoring Indigenous heritage and opposing racism against Native communities, as declared in former Gov. Bill Walker’s 2013 proclamation. CBJ voters who received ballot correction notices must respond by today to have their votes counted. The mailed letters provide instructions for voters to fix errors like missing signatures. Juneau police have arrested Ryan Jaravata on felony mischief charges for allegedly spray-painting swastikas around Mendenhall Valley. Jaravata, who has a criminal record, was identified through security footage. In a recent debate, Rep. Mary Peltola declined to endorse her party’s presidential candidate, while Republican Nick Begich questioned the legitimacy of President Biden's 2020 election. Alaska’s House race is among the top five nationwide for third-party spending, reflecting its potential impact on Congressional control.