First Same-Sex Couples Marry in Alaska

It appears that at least two same-sex couples have been married in Barrow, Alaska, according to Kristine Hilderbrand, who said state Magistrate Mary Treiber waived the three-day waiting period required after issuing of marriage licenses.
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It appears that at least two same-sex couples have been married in Barrow, Alaska, according to Kristine Hilderbrand, who said state Magistrate Mary Treiber waived the three-day waiting period required after issuing of marriage licenses.

Hilderbrand said she married Sarah Ellis at around 4 p.m. today. The two are likely the first same-sex couples to be married in Alaska.

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