Alaska inmates must be COVID vaxed in order to see family and friends
Starting on Wednesday, April 21, some Alaska inmates will be permitted to see friends, relatives and others for the first time in more than a year, but only if they acquiesce to getting experimental COVID shots. According to an April 19 public notice from the
Alaska Senate removes Sen. Reinbold as chair of Senate Judiciary
The Alaska Senate voted April 19 to remove Sen. Lora Reinbold (R-Eagle River) from her powerful post as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The vote was 17-1 with Reinbold casting the only vote in her favor. Sen. Roger Holland (R-Anchorage) is the new
Corinthians Wiley takes a bold stand for black Alaskans
Corinthians Wiley is not for sale. The towering 37-year-old Anchorage local dismisses with casual ease the trendy narratives of victimization among his fellow black Americans, as he unpacks the trajectory of his life cast across generations of strife and
Alaskans in some parts are far less inclined to get the COVID jab
According to the latest figures from the Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services, 39.1% of Alaskans (age 16 years and older) are deemed “fully vaccinated.” A total of 47.1% have had at least one COVID injection. Alaskans living in some regions of the
Fairbanks to debate ranked choice voting scheme for municipal elections
The Fairbanks North Star Borough will consider an ordinance at its April 22 meeting, which looks to approve the controversial ranked choice voting system, similar to what the State of Alaska will use for the first time in the next statewide primary election
Anchorage has reached herd immunity – 70% vaccination rate unnecessary
Anchorage’s acting mayor has extended her emergency COVID order until residents of the municipality have reached the minimum of 70% vaccinated. The inference is that “herd immunity” will be reached only through vaccinations. This is not
Bronson’s libertarian streak is the new direction Anchorage needs
My wife of 46 years and I have always felt we were informed voters with a libertarian streak. We research candidates, try to meet them, and talk with those who know them. We have approached this current Anchorage mayoral election with an expanded commitment
State investigating unauthorized data leak to Anchorage officials seeking COVID vaccine info on Alaskans
Gov. Mike Dunleavy directed the Alaska Dept. of Law to begin an investigation of a potential illegal sharing of information with people working for the Municipality of Anchorage who were seeking COVID-19 vaccine data on Alaskans. An April 15 announcement
Trump celebrates possibility that Murkowski might not seek reelection
Former President Donald Trump, who has vowed to help oust Sen. Lisa Murkowski, celebrated the prospect that she is undecided on whether to seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022. “Great news for the Republican Party! Senator Lisa Murkowski said she is
Three distinct sides to weigh in on Alaska legislation aimed at abortion
This could well be a public hearing like few others in Alaska. Three distinct sides of the abortion debate will be featured April 16 in the Senate Judiciary Committee. At issue is Senate Joint Resolution 4, sponsored by Sen. Shelley Hughes (R-Palmer/Chugiak),
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