In today's Midday Report with host Brian Venua:

Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is joining the race for governor. Juneau voters will decide in this fall’s municipal election whether to exempt essential food and residential utilities from local sales tax. And the PFD doesn't buy what is used to.

Photo: Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson speaks at a campaign launch event at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)