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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

Anchorage ballots mailed to 215,000 voters

PoliticsMarch 17, 2020

Approximately 215,000 ballot packages were mailed to qualified Anchorage voters on March 17 and should arrive by Tuesday, March 24. Voters have until April 7 to return their marked ballots, but in light of the unfolding coronavirus situation residents are

Planned Parenthood endorses five Anchorage candidates

AbortionMarch 16, 2020

The number one provider of abortions in Alaska has endorsed four candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and one for the Anchorage School board. Planned Parenthood hopes to see incumbents Christopher Constant (running unopposed), Felix Rivera, Suzanne LaFrance

Values voter guides available for Anchorage pastors, churches

FaithMarch 10, 2020

It can be difficult for pastors and local churches know where candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and Anchorage School Board stand when it comes to protecting unborn life, defending traditional marriage and parental rights and upholding religious liberty.

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