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Anchorage candidates can file for mayor or school board starting Jan. 15

PoliticsJanuary 11, 2021

Anchorage residents who aim to run for mayor or school board can officially file for office on Friday, Jan. 15. The April 6 election will include the selection of a new mayor, four school board members and various Service Area Board of Supervisor seats.

Coming rallies & events: Open schools, support Trump, lawsuit against Anchorage Assembly

EducationOctober 2, 2020

The following events/rallies are scheduled over the next few days to address school closures in Anchorage, the Anchorage Assembly’s alleged violation of the Open Meetings Act and a rally to support President Trump. ‘BIKERS FOR TRUMP’ RALLY

Alaska Family Action issues values voter guide for primary election

PoliticsAugust 11, 2020

A voter guide detailing Alaska candidates’ positions on abortion, marriage, LGBT issues, religious freedom, educational choice and judicial reform has been released for Alaska’s Republican primary races. Absentee voting has already begun for the Aug. 18

Scrambling Anchorage parents ask school district for homeschool stipends

EducationAugust 4, 2020

Parents are petitioning the Anchorage School District for financial help as they take on the task of homeschooling their children this year. The district notified parents last week that schools would not be reopening for at least the first quarter of the

Protests loom as Anchorage mayor imposes new round of COVID restrictions

CultureAugust 3, 2020

As of Aug. 3, all indoor gatherings in Anchorage, including religious services, are restricted to 15 people or fewer. The new emergency order was imposed by Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz in response to COVID-19. The sweeping order imposes far greater

Liberal candidates, increased taxes appear to narrowly win in Anchorage

PoliticsApril 14, 2020

With most votes counted, it appears the Anchorage Assembly will retain its liberal bent, as will the Anchorage School Board. Additionally, it looks like nearly every bond package, save one, and a 5% alcohol tax increase were approved. Pot shops, however, will

Anchorage election: Razor close races & many votes yet to be counted

PoliticsApril 7, 2020

The unofficial results of the mail-in Anchorage election were posted late Tuesday night. With thousands of ballots yet to be counted, there are a several razor close races among candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and the Anchorage School Board. Depending

More than 150,000 Anchorage ballots still haven’t been returned

PoliticsApril 3, 2020

More than a 150,000 Anchorage voters have yet to return their mail-in ballots for the municipal election which ends on April 7. The city sent 215,000 ballots to registered voters on March 17. As of Monday, April 6, just over 50,000 ballots had been returned.

Anchorage voters granted extra time to replace ballots

PoliticsApril 1, 2020

As of April 1, Anchorage voters have mailed in 35,116 ballots for an election that could drastically reshape the Assembly and school board. Municipal Clerk Barbara Jones said the number of approved ballots submitted is 140% higher than this time last year,

Planned Parenthood updates endorsements for Anchorage races

AbortionMarch 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood sees Anchorage Assembly candidate Stephany Jeffers as a pro-abortion ally and has added her to a list of six candidates the abortion business hopes to see elected on the Anchorage Assembly and Anchorage School Board. Jessica Cler, Planned

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