The ‘Volkmer Effect’ on Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat
(EricN Publications) – Who is Harold Volkmer and why should it matter to Alaskans? This past August, in a special election completed through a new ranked voting system, a Democrat was elected to be our representative in Washington. This, in a state,
Charlie Pierce reaffirms he’s still in governor’s race despite sexual harassment case & departure of running mate
On Oct. 26, Alaska gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce appeared on live radio to publicly addressed concerns about his campaign in the wake of sexual harassment allegations from his time as Kenai Borough mayor, as well as the unexpected resignation of his
Lt. Gov. candidate Edie Grunwald quits Charlie Pierce ticket, now backs Dunleavy
Edie Grunwald, who is listed as the lieutenant governor candidate on the Charlie Pierce for governor ticket, has dropped out of the race. The former borough mayor of Kenai, Pierce is facing a lawsuit from a former borough employee that accuses him of sexual
Rep. Eastman supporters pack Anchorage courtroom as lawmaker fights attempt to ban him from public office
Roughly 50 people packed a standing room only Anchorage courtroom on Oct. 25 in a show of support for Wasilla State Rep. David Eastman. Another 10 people stood outside during a preliminary hearing in a case that seeks to disqualify the three-term state
Anchorage health teacher tries to get parents’ OK to teach kids gender identity
Mears Middle School, a 7th-8th grade school in Anchorage, will be rolling out its new health class at the end of this month that features sections on “gender identity,” abortion, masturbation and details of how to use condoms and other forms of
Alaska voters to rally outside courthouse on Oct. 25 in support of Rep. Eastman
A group of concerned Alaskan voters plan to peacefully rally outside Anchorage’s Nesbett Courthouse (825 W. 4th Ave.) on Tuesday, Oct. 25, to protest the ongoing attempt to disqualify State Rep. David Eastman (R-Wasilla) from being able to hold public
Tshibaka says Murkowski’s pledge to back radical Democrat Peltola shows her true loyalties
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is once again running as a Republican despite the fact that the Alaska Republican Party has rejected her candidacy, has announced that she will be will be ranking liberal Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola as her first choice
A festering problem Anchorage education leaders won’t acknowledge
It’s true that Anchorage is suffering from below-replacement birthrates and a dwindling population of school-age children, but that does not entirely explain why the school district has lost nearly 5,000 students in five years – going from 48,340 in FY17
Anchorage looks to close 6 schools amid enrollment loss & $68M budget gap
Facing dwindling birth rates, declining student enrollment and a massive $68 million budget gap this year, the Anchorage School District is looking at shuttering six elementary schools. Schools on the chopping block are Wonder Park, Northwood, Abbot Loop,
WATCH: State Senators urge Alaskans to vote ‘yes’ on a constitutional convention
Legislative gridlock and the unwillingness of lawmakers to follow statutory law with regard to paying out the annual Permanent Fund Dividend are two of the main reasons that State Senators Shelley Hughes and Mike Shower are now urging Alaskans to vote
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