History in the balance: Seward looks to demolish Alaska landmark
The home of the Alaska flag and one of the most historically significant structures in the state may soon be reduced to rubble if the Seward City Council approves plans to demolish the Jesse Lee Home. Council members will consider the idea during a public
Kenai Borough pledges to defend 2nd Amendment gun rights
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed an ordinance on July 7 declaring the borough a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Originally introduced by Mayor Charlie Pierce, the ordinance was amended by Assembly President Kelly Cooper to clarify that the
Will Kenai Peninsula become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary? Debate starts tonight
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on July 7 to consider an ordinance that would establish the area as a Second Amendment sanctuary. Written by Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, he says the measure adds an additional layer of
Recall Dunleavy effort languishes: Still 30,000 signatures short
The attempt to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy has fizzled in the wake of COVID-19. Since its last report in May, the governor’s opponents have added just 7,200 signatures, and still need 30,000 more to reach the 71,252 needed in order to take the issue to
Study: America’s youth lose patriotism in college
A newly released survey of young Americans shows that patriotism and a favorable view of American history plummets once high schoolers head to college. The 2020 Youth Patriotism Index takes a look at the rising generation’s opinions of America, its
Sullivan kicks off Senate campaign with stops across Alaska this week
Senator Dan Sullivan plans to hold campaign rallies in five Alaska communities over the next week. He will make stops in Fairbanks, the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, Soldotna and Juneau in an effort to kick off his reelection campaign. Sullivan’s main
Alaska still needs more poll workers to ensure in-person voting
In order to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming primary and general elections, the State of Alaska requires more poll workers to assist on election days. Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer has rejected calls for widespread mail-in voting, which is open to voter fraud.
Deadline nears to request absentee ballot for Alaska primary election
Alaskans who wish to cast an absentee ballot in the Aug. 18 primary election have until Aug. 8 to make the request. Any registered voter may ask for an absentee ballot for any reason. When making the request, it is important to select “All in Calendar
Alaska legislators to argue why the binding caucus must be stopped
The question of whether conservative candidates in Alaska support a binding caucus has become a major topic on the campaign trail this year. It came to the forefront over the past year after members of the Republican majority in Juneau were stripped of
Alaska Supreme Court appointee once argued against Medicaid abortions
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that Dario Borghesan will become the newest member of the Alaska Supreme Court. Borghesan is a former state attorney who argued in 2015 that the state should be able to restrict state funded abortions through Medicaid. While his
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