Early PFD petition release reaches 5,500 signatures and counting
More than 5,500 people have now signed a petition asking the Alaska Legislature to help struggling Alaskans by paying out the Permanent Fund Dividend early this year. Initiated by Rep. Sara Rasmussen of Anchorage, the petition notes that tens of thousands of
Alaska okays ’emergency’ marijuana delivery during pandemic
While many retail outlets remain closed or severely restricted in their ability to deliver orders, the State of Alaska has issued two “emergency” regulations to let marijuana shops ship joints, buds and other weed products around the state, and to allow
Fairbanks school board to vote on radical shift in education
After months of opposition, hundreds of emails and many hours of public testimony, the Fairbanks School Board will finally vote on whether to approve a fundamental shift in education, which includes adding controversial LGBTQ courses in area schools. The
Alaska’s new normal won’t look like the old, governor cautions
As Alaska begins to open up sectors of society, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked residents to understand that the new normal won’t look like the old. “When we say, ‘getting back towards normal,’ we’re probably not going to get back to a hundred percent,”
Kenai Assembly to vote on promoting ‘Earth Day’ agenda
Kenai Borough Assembly members Brent Johnson and Willy Dunne hope to convince their colleagues to sanction a week-long celebration of the radical environmental agenda promoted by “Earth Day.” On April 21, Assembly members will vote on a resolution to set
Governor rescinds ban on elective medical procedures, including abortion
Starting on May 4, clinics that provide non-emergency, elective surgeries can resume operations in Alaska, this includes elective abortions. On April 7, Gov. Mike Dunleavy put a temporary halt to all elective surgeries and procedures in order to build up
Anchorage business owners say mayor’s pandemic order is arbitrary
Despite opposition from Anchorage business owners over what they see as discriminatory favoritism toward some businesses over others, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has doubled down on his emergency closure of all businesses he deems “non-essential” during the
Alaska begins loosening health mandates on certain sectors
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that the state is beginning the gradual process of reopening certain sectors of society, while tracking the health impact each step of the way. The first move, on April 14, was to let restaurants sell alcohol along with
Liberal candidates, increased taxes appear to narrowly win in Anchorage
With most votes counted, it appears the Anchorage Assembly will retain its liberal bent, as will the Anchorage School Board. Additionally, it looks like nearly every bond package, save one, and a 5% alcohol tax increase were approved. Pot shops, however, will
Planned Parenthood claims abortion is a ‘religious value’
In an effort to drum up religious support for continuing elective abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Planned Parenthood’s clergy board is calling on “people of faith to speak out in this moment of crisis and affirm that access to abortion care is a
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