Anchorage Assembly chooses ‘acting mayor’ to replace Berkowitz
Anchorage Assemblywoman Austin Quinn-Davidson will become the acting mayor of Anchorage on Oct. 23 when Mayor Ethan Berkowitz officially resigns from office. The Assembly reorganized its leadership during a special meeting on Oct. 16 with the majority
Fairbanks pro-life students rallying to urge Murkowski to back Judge Amy Barrett
Pro-life students in Fairbanks are hoping to encourage U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski into supporting President Trump’s nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court. The Oct. 19 rally by Students for Life will occur at 4 p.m. outside Murkowski’s Fairbanks office (250
Conservative edge: Sullivan, Young & Trump all ahead in latest Alaska poll
Despite the millions of dollars that Democrats and far-left activist groups are pouring into Alaska during the current election season, Republican candidates are leading, according to a recent national poll. Conducted by The New York Times and Siena College
Controversial AK Supreme Court justice given stage at AFN 18 days before her election
Beleaguered Alaska Supreme Court Justice Susan Carney is being highlighted at this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives just two and a half weeks before Alaskans vote to oust or retain her on the state’s high court. Carney is currently campaigning to
Gov. Dunleavy speaks out against Mayor Berkowitz’s oppressive mandates
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy took to the radio on Oct. 15 to publicly criticize how Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has dealt with the COVID-19, especially with regards to the oppressive mandates that have crippled the city’s economy. Dunlevy’s critique came
Mat-Su conservatives to hold rally during feminist march on Saturday
A group of Mat-Su feminists who are set to march through Palmer on Oct. 17 will likely meet a group of MAGA-hat-wearing conservative patriots who support Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee. Organizers of the Palmer March for Justice state that the
Alaska Independence Party’s statewide convention is Saturday, Oct. 17
The Alaskan Independence Party (AIP) will hold its first statewide convention in a decade on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the aim of revitalizing Alaska’s third largest political party. Scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mat-Su Resort in Wasilla, the
Yes, Alaska churches can speak out on politics – here’s how
What can a pastor legally say from the pulpit regarding politics, candidates and ballot initiatives? Can clergy educate their congregation on key political and social issues? When do religious leaders cross the line and put their churches in jeopardy of
Anchorage to begin process of replacing Mayor Berkowitz
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a special meeting on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. to address the aftermath of Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s abrupt resignation in the wake of public scandal. On Oct. 13, Berkowitz announced that he will quit on Oct. 23 after admitting to an
VIDEO: Anchorage Assembly chair loses control of meeting
Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera lost control of the Oct. 13 meeting when he cut off audience participation and the ability for residents to testify against a resolution to extend the emergency declaration and subsequent health mandates on the city.
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