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Stand & fight: Anchorage Assembly attempting to negate parental rights

CultureJune 27, 2020

What is about to unfold at the Anchorage Assembly is one of the most brazen assaults on parental rights in the history of Alaska. The three openly gay members of the Assembly have introduced an ordinance that would ban parents from being able to secure any

Fairbanks resolution tries to walk the line in stating ‘lives of all people matter’

CultureJune 26, 2020

People are getting shamed and marginalized for simply stating, “All lives matter.” Affirming the value of all humankind is now seen as taking the air out of the Black Lives Matter protests as Grant Napear, a 32-year NBA announcer found out recently when

Juneau green lights July 4th fireworks show, but you have to mask up

CultureJune 25, 2020

The annual July 4th fireworks show is a go in Juneau. Funded in part by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), the event will require all spectators to wear a face covering and maintain at least six feet from non-household members. The Juneau Assembly gave the

Homer police grateful for creative show of local support

CrimeJune 25, 2020

Homer police officers got a morale boost earlier this week when supportive signage popped up at the police department. “Thanks for being people who care.” “We love HPD.” “We donut forget about you.” “This … just absolutely made our day,” the

‘Freedom loving’ Mat-Su citizens spearhead July 4th festivities after city cancels parade

CultureJune 25, 2020

A group of freedom loving Mat-Su business owners sprang into action upon hearing that Wasilla canceled its traditional 4th of July celebrations due to COVID-19. “The Valley is an independent place, made up of people who are smart, caring, resilient, and

Juneau’s dog poop problem reflects cultural shift away from human babies

CultureJune 24, 2020

It appears the growing number of “furry kids” is out of control when it comes to pooping in Juneau parks. A June 24 announcement from the City and Borough of Juneau alerted residents that Capital Park is closed to dogs for five days “due to excessive

Despite public defiance, Berkowitz set to mandate masks across Anchorage

CultureJune 24, 2020

After the Anchorage Assembly twice refused to order residents to wear masks, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has decided to take matters into his own hands and use his ongoing emergency powers to demand mask wearing across the municipality. “There is disregard for

Black Lives Matter founder: ‘We are trained Marxists’

CultureJune 22, 2020

Patrisse Cullors, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter openly admits that the founders of the organization are Marxists. In a video clip (start at the 5:50 mark) from a 2015 interview, Cullors addresses a concern that her organization seems to lack a

Palmer police chief retains job after criticizing Black Lives Matter

CultureJune 22, 2020

Palmer Police Chief Dwayne Shelton has returned to work following a full review by City Manager John Moosey. Shelton was placed on administrative leave last month after personal Facebook comments from 2018 were widely circulated in which he called the Black

Juneau Assembly to weigh protesters’ police demands

CrimeJune 22, 2020

The Juneau Assembly is set to discuss a list of demands from protesters who want to reshape the Juneau Police Department. The June 22 Assembly meeting will include discussion of demands issued at the June 6 Black Lives Matter protest in Juneau, and additional

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