Eaglexit gathering signatures in latest step to break away from Anchorage
When Eagle River/Chugiak neighbors begin knocking on doors and asking residents to sign a Local Boundary Commission petition, it may resemble a political campaign from a distance, but it's fundamentally
Alaska gubernatorial ad blasts Tom Begich’s refusal to protect girls’ sports from trans males
Gubernatorial hopeful Treg Taylor just released an ad criticizing the leading Democratic candidate, Tom Begich, for blocking a bill that would have protected girls from having to compete against transgender
OPINION: Those braying for ‘full PFD now’ are offering ‘bread and circuses’
Those braying for “Full PFD Now” are offering you bread and circuses. There is some uncomfortable math that isn’t part of the slogan and that is “income
OPINION: The 1st domino was our PFD. More will fall if Alaska doesn’t develop its resources
We can't keep full government services, reject new development, refuse new taxes, and quietly raid the Permanent Fund Dividend to make up the difference. That's managing decline, one budget cycle at a
OPINION: LGBTQ Pride parades can’t stop the Truth from marching on
While LGBTQ events and corporations withdrawing sponsorships are in the headlines, the most significant developments are taking place in the
Dunleavy threatens to veto AK Senate’s latest gasline plan – calls 3rd special session
Despite his misgivings, Dunleavy said the bill is very close to being satisfactory, and he has decided to call a third consecutive special legislative session this summer to allow lawmakers to finish the bill. That will begin on July 27 in
Bear attacks are reminders for Alaskans, warnings for tourists
Alaska's gigantic wildlife need to feed themselves and their young. They are very protective, not cuddly squeeze toys nor cartoon characters - and they are
‘Only if Alaska can afford it’ is not a position on defined-benefit pensions
When a candidate says he supports a full PFD and a reopened defined-benefit pension plan for state employees, and claims it all pencils out if we’re careful, he's counting on you not doing the
‘Republican’ Louise Stutes woos Homer libs at Democratic offices
She still claims to be a Republican, but Louise Stutes holds a campaign event at the Democratic Party's offices while criticizing Alaska's GOP
Rep. Johnson urges Dist. 25 Republicans to accept party’s ruling about her husband & unite against Dems
In our political climate, too often, allegations are treated as conclusions before any review has taken place. Social media amplifies accusations instantly, while the slower work of evaluating facts rarely receives the same attention. Whatever one’s view of
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