In today's episode of Local First News, we cover the final day of in-person early voting at the State Office Building as Juneau prepares for tomorrow’s primary election. We also discuss how Alaska's Division of Elections is tackling past ballot-counting issues with a new tracking system. Other stories include a major drug arrest at Juneau International Airport, a legal victory for Southeast Alaska’s troll salmon fishery, and the U.S. Coast Guard's plans to station a commercial icebreaker in Juneau. The Juneau Huskies face a tough season opener in sports while over 300 people participate in the "Beat the Odds" cancer run. Stay tuned for updates on trail closures and a spruce tree from Wrangell selected as the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
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