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Andrew Kitchenman

Andrew Kitchenman has covered state government in Alaska since 2016, serving as the Capitol reporter for Alaska Public Media and KTOO before joining the Alaska Beacon.

Eugene Peltola Jr., retired BIA official and husband of U.S. Rep. Peltola, dies after plane crash

By: Andrew Kitchenman - September 13, 2023

Eugene Peltola Jr., who held senior positions with the federal government and was the husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, has died after an airplane crash in Southwest Alaska. He was 57 years old. Anton McParland, chief of staff to Rep. Mary Peltola, announced the death on Wednesday morning. “We are devastated to share that […]

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