Resolution asks Anchorage mayor to engage public on fate of Capt. Cook monument
The fate of the historic Captain James Cook monument in downtown Anchorage will be debated at Tuesday night’s Anchorage Assembly meeting. Assemblyman John Weddleton wants Mayor Ethan Berkowitz to start a public review process to decide whether to relocate,
Will tonight spell the end of the Alaska State Flag’s historic home?
Most every year July 9th is a cause for celebration in Anchorage. Large crowds gather at Alaska Family & Child, the oldest non-profit in the state, which started as the Jesse Lee Home for Children. The governor usually speaks about a 13-year-old boy named
Want to change Juneau? Assembly and School Board seats are open
Juneau residents with a hankering to make a foray into local politics have a golden opportunity next week. Three Juneau Assembly seats and two school board seats are on the ballot for the vote-by-mail election on Oct. 6. The window to file as a candidate is
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.
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