Abortion activists want Forrest Dunbar as Anchorage’s next mayor
Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortions in Alaska, sees Forrest Dunbar as a champion of its radical agenda. The group is now urging voters to elect the far-left assemblyman as the next mayor of Anchorage. “We are excited to tell you that we
Open Letter: Anchorage School Board is on a dangerous & divisive path
All decent Americans watched with horror the video of George Floyd’s tragic death last May. I could not bring myself to watch it a second time. Afterwards, I awaited a national conversation about post 9/11 policing. What happened next shocked and saddened
Non-vaxed Dillingham travelers under strict quarantine mandates as fishing season nears
Visitors and workers headed to Dillingham for the summer fishing season are subject to strict quarantine mandates unless they have proof of vaccination. As of April 2, travelers to Dillingham who can prove they are fully vaccination prior to arrival, or who
Anchorage has reached herd immunity – 70% vaccination rate unnecessary
Anchorage’s acting mayor has extended her emergency COVID order until residents of the municipality have reached the minimum of 70% vaccinated. The inference is that “herd immunity” will be reached only through vaccinations. This is not
Bronson’s libertarian streak is the new direction Anchorage needs
My wife of 46 years and I have always felt we were informed voters with a libertarian streak. We research candidates, try to meet them, and talk with those who know them. We have approached this current Anchorage mayoral election with an expanded commitment
Trump celebrates possibility that Murkowski might not seek reelection
Former President Donald Trump, who has vowed to help oust Sen. Lisa Murkowski, celebrated the prospect that she is undecided on whether to seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022. “Great news for the Republican Party! Senator Lisa Murkowski said she is
After year of controversy, Wasilla High approves new logo of Athabascan ‘Warrior’
After a year of controversy over its school logo, Wasilla High School has officially adopted a new Warrior mascot which depicts Chief Wasilla in traditional Athabascan headdress. On April 13, the student body voted on the new image with 83% approving the
Murkowski says she’s still mulling reelection campaign
According to an April 13 article by Roll Call, Sen. Lisa Murkowski is still undecided on whether to run for a fourth full term in the U.S. Senate. Murkowski told Capitol reporters that she will make up her mind “when I make it.” In the meantime, however,
Bronson promises to defend and support Anchorage police officers
Anchorage mayoral candidate Dave Bronson sent a letter to the Anchorage Police Department detailing how he plans to support and collaborate with the force if elected mayor. Dated April 10, the letter is addressed to the “men and women of APD.” It clearly
Anchorage assemblywoman urges colleagues to end acting mayor’s endless quest for emergency power
Editor’s note: The following is from a memo issued by Anchorage Assemblywoman Jamie Allard in favor of a resolution to deny Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson’s request that the Assembly extend the emergency COVID declaration and subsequently her powers
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