How are we doing? Keeping Alaska’s COVID numbers in perspective
The past few weeks have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases across Alaska, but it is important to keep the statistics in perspective. Both Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state’s chief medical officer Anne Zink said Alaska would see increased case counts as the
Mayor allowed to keep emergency powers in Anchorage
The Anchorage Assembly voted 9-2 on June 2 to extend Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s ability to enact and enforce emergency orders as they pertain to COVID-19. With the extension, Berkowitz can continue to punish residents who violate his orders regarding the
Anchorage Assembly could mandate masks for all business employees
The Anchorage Assembly will consider a regulation mandating that all businesses require face masks for their employees. The issue is set for discussion at the June 2 Assembly meeting. If passed, employers would need to supply employees with the coverings and
5.18 > Screen Zombies
COVID is causing many kids to spend their entire day indoors, staring into the very devices that continually steal innocence like a thief in the night. Be on guard during these times, these are things to watch out
Alaska parents fear dangers of increased screen time amid COVID-19
Despite many more hours of free time, warming spring temperatures and increased sunshine, Alaska kids are getting less physical activity and spending more time with video games, smart phones and streaming movies. Alaska’s not alone. Nationally parent
State nixes emergency reg allowing weed shipments to rural Alaska
Citing a conflict with federal law, the State of Alaska reversed its emergency regulation allowing for commercial transport of marijuana to rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state initially issued two “emergency” regulations on April 17
High court says recall effort against Dunleavy can proceed
The effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office may proceed after the Alaska Supreme Court ruled 4-1 on May 8 that grounds for the potential recall election were sufficient. Chief Justice Joel Bolger did not take part in the State Division of Elections v.
ACLU of Alaska keeps quiet on religious liberty restrictions
The ACLU, including the Alaska chapter, claims to be very busy protecting fundamental liberties during the COVID-19 crisis. A series of recent emails from the national group boasts that during the pandemic their attorneys have filed over 100 legal actions for
Book controversy shows need to empower Mat-Su parents, school board president says
There’s nothing like national media coverage over a local controversy to liven up a school board meeting in Alaska. In the wake of the Mat-Su Borough School Board’s April 22 decision to pull five controversial books from the list of recommended reading in
Mat-Su leaders agree with governor’s move to start reopening Alaska
The Mat-Su Borough is on board with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s plan to reopen sectors of Alaska’s struggling economy. Mayor Vern Halter and Borough Assembly members expressed approval of the governor’s April 24 amended health mandates which allows
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