OPINION: Mike Robbins has a long-term vision for Anchorage
There are many issues plaguing Anchorage that presently dominate our time and energy. From the economy, to crime, to homelessness, to education, to burdensome government regulations – we certainly have plenty of challenges to solve. With the right
Stephanie Taylor: Dave Bronson embodies the best of Anchorage and I back him for mayor
This afternoon, I pulled on my rubber boots, grabbed a stack of brochures, and headed out to knock on doors for the Dave Bronson for Mayor campaign. I’ve done a little canvasing and phone banking for campaigns in the past and would be lying if I said
Alaskans to march through Anchorage in honor of Christ’s Good Friday Passion
In honor of Christ’s journey to the cross of Calvary, a group of Alaskans are planning to process through Anchorage, carrying a large wooden cross and offering public prayers on Good Friday, April 2. The local tradition of holding a Good Friday faith walk
OPINION: The time is now for Dave Bronson
As we come to the end of our Anchorage election process, I want to encourage everyone to make sure you vote by April 6th. The future of Anchorage will be determined by who we select for mayor. Does Anchorage continue the slide towards ruin by
OPINION: Mead Treadwell backs Mike Robbins as the ‘no-drama’ mayor Anchorage needs
Voting is underway for Anchorage mayor and school board members, and by mid-summer Anchorage will have a new mayor. I’m supporting Mike Robbins. Mike knows the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Too many sideshows have occupied our
Anchorage Assemblyman Rivera attempts to thwart recall by claiming opponents are anti-science
In his official statement, printed on the ballot that aims to recall him in the April 6 election, Anchorage Assembly Chairman Felix Rivera used his 200-word allotment to lambast his opponents as anti-science bullies who want to overturn his election from last
The big picture: Why do Eagle River residents want independence from Anchorage?
Editor’s note: This article is republished with permission by writer Donn Liston. Click here to read more articles by him. Anyone who has lived here any length of time knows the region of the state that includes Eagle River/Chugiak/Peters Creek is a
Effort to recall Anchorage Assemblyman Rivera is raising funds for final push
The effort to recall Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera is preparing for a final push to oust the controversial assemblyman. After gathering 5,000 signatures to put Rivera on the April 6 ballot, and successfully winning a court case that attempted to halt
Judge says she has no authority to block recall of Anchorage Assemblyman Rivera
Anchorage Superior Judge Dani Crosby issued an order on Jan. 25 that gave the green light to an effort to recall Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera. Rivera has worked with a group of his supporters to try and block the recall vote, which is now set for
Pro-life rallies across Alaska to mark the holocaust of 48 years under Roe
Alaskans in communities around the state will peacefully gather to hold signs and pray for an end to abortion on Jan. 22. That day marks the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized the killing of unborn babies across
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