Sen. Sullivan addresses abortion, BLM protests, American pride and more
Sen. Dan Sullivan addressed a host of hot-button social issues during a recent campaign stop on Sept. 6. Speaking before about 40 guests during a Sunday breakfast in a Wasilla area home, Sullivan fielded questions from the audience. In addition to addressing
Black Lives Matter protesters to march in Anchorage Sept. 7
Black Lives Matter protesters will once again take to the streets of Anchorage on Monday, Sept. 7, to decry “systemic racism.” Originally scheduled for Aug. 28, the demonstration was postponed to Labor Day due to Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s previous COVID
Lawsuit filed to save historic home of Alaska flag
The non-profit Friends of Jesse Lee Home filed suit against the City of Seward in superior court, charging the home rule city with inverse condemnation, bad faith, and unfair dealing in its decision to demolish the historic home of the Alaska State flag. The
Alaska’s judge selection is ‘shrouded in secrecy’
The upcoming November elections are among the most consequential in American history. The outcome may well determine whether the American experiment continues or dies. In Alaska, there are state elections that are also of the highest importance for democracy
Assemblyman Constant derides Anchorage as a racist city
Anchorage is a city in which racism and disrespect are baked into the community, according to Anchorage Assemblyman Christopher Constant. Speaking Aug. 31 at the first Assembly meeting open to the public in more than a month, Constant used his closing
Palmer City Council could shift left in upcoming election
Alaskans in cities holding Oct. 6 elections have until Sept. 6 to register to vote. Palmer’s upcoming election will determine two of the six city council seats in the historic Mat-Su town. These are three-year terms. The election features three
Anchorage Assembly opens meetings but threatens public to comply with mandates
After a month of banning residents from attending Anchorage Assembly meetings in person, Assembly Chair Felix Rivera announced on Aug. 31 that the chambers will be reopened to the public but only under strict conditions that include compulsory facemasks and
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
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