Upsets & surprises: The stage is set for Alaska’s general election
All ballots are counted in Alaska’s primary election and the stage is now set for the general in November. This will include strong conservative newcomers vying to reshape the State Senate and House. It also appears that 24-term winner Rep. Don Young may be
Anchorage churches restricted to 50% capacity under mayor’s latest order
Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, Anchorage area churches will be allowed to open at 50% capacity. This is up from the 15-person limit which had been in effect for the past month. Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced the pending changes during his weekly press briefing
Anchorage bans counseling that does not support LGBTQ agenda
It is now illegal for counselors in Anchorage to provide any service for minors that helps them deal with unwanted same-sex attraction or overcome gender identity disorders. In a 9-2 vote the Anchorage Assembly effectively banned counseling that encourages
Attempt to downplay professionalism of Anchorage police precedes vote honoring them
The Anchorage Assembly passed a resolution to honor the Police Department on Aug. 25 but not before Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel attempted to strike two sections praising the high caliber training and professionalism of the force. Zaletel tried to remove a
Strong conservative enters race for Anchorage mayor
Longtime Anchorage conservative Dave Bronson has entered the contest to become the next mayor of Anchorage. Bronson, a retired Air Force colonel, has helped spearhead recent rallies criticizing Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s health mandates that have
Gross ‘will caucus with the Democrats’ if elected to U.S. Senate
According to a report from the Washington Free Beacon, U.S. Senate Candidate Al Gross has revealed to prominent Democratic donors that his status as an independent is more practical than substantial. Gross is challenging pro-life Republican U.S. Senator Dan
Conservative running for Anchorage mayor to announce candidacy at tonight’s protest rally
A major announcement will be made today regarding a candidate for Anchorage mayor. The news will be delivered at the start of the protest rally outside the Anchorage Assembly chambers at 4:30 p.m. Notice of the pending announcement was made via email by
Attorney general’s downfall does not undermine the values he publicly defended
The disclosure of more than 500 personal texts from Attorney General Kevin Clarkson to a younger female state employee, has sent the left into a frenzied delight as they revel at the fall of one of Alaska’s most fierce defenders of traditional family
State Fair is cancelled but Mat-Su Fall Festival kicks off Friday
While the traditional Alaska State Fair is closed for the first time since 1942 due to COVID-19 concerns, the new Mat-Su Fall Festival is filling the void just outside of Palmer. The Aug. 28-30 event will include dozens of live music performances, gourmet
Juneau libraries reach children with online drag shows
The Juneau Public Libraries has moved its Drag Storytime events online out of COVID-19 concerns. The publicly funded institution held an Aug. 24 Drag Storytime event on Zoom, which was open to everyone including children “of all ages.” The event featured
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