Complaint: Anchorage church illegally aided campaign against ranked-choice voting

Plus: Anchorage Assembly to consider allowing drive-thrus, free samples at marijuana retailers ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, December 5. In today's newsletter: - Supporters of Alaska’s voting system are alleging that its opponents[have again violated the law]( in their quest to repeal the system by ballot initiative. - Residents of Hawaii and Alaska, two states with close ties despite their vast distance apart, should generally [expect improvements in air travel]( with the merger of Alaska and Hawaiian airlines, industry observers said. - Anchorage residents over the age of 21 may soon be able to [get marijuana products via drive-thru windows]( and free samples from some local pot retailers. We all have our favorite cookie or treat we gravitate toward during the holidays. But if you're looking to mix things up, a cookie connoisseur has scoured the country for unique holiday cookies featuring chocolate, spices, fruit, nuts and more. These [11 cookie recipes]( feature twists on old favorites and treats you've probably never seen before. Anchorage weather It's mostly cloudy today with a high near 25 degrees. There will be a chance of snow starting overnight and becoming more likely on Wednesday. A chance of snow will hang around for the rest of the week, with daytime temperatures gradually dropping from the mid-20s to the low teens. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [New complaint alleges Anchorage church illegally aided campaign against ranked-choice voting →]( A third complaint filed by Alaskans for Better Elections alleges that opponents of ranked-choice voting are part of an “intentional conspiracy to violate the law” by not disclosing their funding and expenses, including the involvement of an Anchorage Christian organization called Wellspring Ministries. ADVERTISEMENT [Proposed merger of Alaska and Hawaiian airlines a promising fit, observers say →]( Travelers in both states will see increased travel opportunities as a result of the merger, observers said. The agreement will also need the approval of Hawaiian Airline shareholders, but given that Alaska Airlines is paying a premium for its rival, that’s a likely outcome, one observer said. • See also: [Alaska to buy Hawaiian: Here’s what we know about miles and perks]( [Anchorage Assembly to consider allowing drive-thrus, free samples at marijuana retailers →]( The Assembly is considering a pair of ordinances that would change city regulations on marijuana retailers, allowing drive-thru and walk-up windows, internet and phone sales and samples for customers. [Lawsuit contends Mat-Su school district illegally isolates and restrains disabled students →]( A new class-action lawsuit against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and three employees contends the district illegally restrains and isolates disabled students in violation of both state and federal laws and its own guidelines. [SPONSORED: Alaska’s fastest internet could transform daily life in Anchorage, Fairbanks and beyond →]( Presented by Alaska Communications: Alaska Communications’ fiber internet is laying the groundwork for economic and personal opportunity in urban and rural areas. Find out how it could impact you. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Man dies at Mat-Su prison after more than 10 years in custody →]( [Tuberville ends blockade of most military nominees, clearing way for hundreds →]( [‘Everybody’s daughter’: The rape victim behind Kentucky’s viral abortion ad →]( [Israel’s push into south Gaza sees a school bombed, a hospital overwhelmed →]( [Workplace: Employers who value happy employees can make it happen →]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for as low as $1.99 for the first month]( and help us cover the news that matters most here in Alaska. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States