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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

Anchorage postpones debate on ban against helping minors with unwanted same-sex attraction

FamilyJuly 28, 2020

In an effort to allow greater public input over another hot-button social item the Anchorage Assembly unanimously voted to postpone debate over a proposal that would ban any Anchorage counselor, therapist, psychologist or health care provider from helping a

Despite outcry Anchorage mayor’s homeless-plan remains intact; vote set for Aug. 11

PoliticsJuly 28, 2020

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz may have to wait a few more days, but the Anchorage Assembly kept in play all four of the properties he hopes to purchase for homeless shelters and services. At the July 27 special meeting the Assembly moved to delay taking a final

Legal fight possible if Anchorage bans counseling for unwanted same-sex attraction

CultureJuly 27, 2020

A leading national attorney warned of legal challenges if the Anchorage Assembly presses ahead with a proposed ban on counseling that aims to help minors overcome unwanted same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion. “So much of this counseling is

Workshop looks to help Anchorage defend parental rights in face of proposed LGBT ordinance

FamilyJuly 24, 2020

The day before the Anchorage Assembly takes up debate over an ordinance to outlaw counseling for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction, a conference will occur in Anchorage to help equip parents to take a stand against the measure. Hosted by the Alaska

Anchorage Assemblywoman: Mayor’s homeless plan is a misuse of taxpayer funds

OpinionJuly 22, 2020

Anchorage’s homeless problem has exploded in the last five years. Here are the numbers as compiled by the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness. 177 camps noticed in 2016 414 camps noticed in 2017 444 camps noticed in 2018 1,111 camps noticed in 2019

Mask mandate imposed on Juneau residents

FreedomJuly 21, 2020

Residents of Alaska’s capital city and surrounding borough are now required to wear face masks when gathered in indoor public settings or communal spaces outside the home. Those who resist the law are subject to a civil fine of up to $25. The Juneau

Anchorage Assembly hones plan to ban help for kids with unwanted same-sex attraction

FreedomJuly 20, 2020

The three openly gay Anchorage Assembly members are carefully preparing for the July 28 Assembly meeting in which they will try to pass an ordinance banning professional counseling for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction. On July 16 Assemblyman

Rep. Gary Knopp defends his pro-abortion stance in radio interview

AbortionJuly 17, 2020

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai/Soldotna is weathering a tough primary campaign to retain his seat in the Alaska State House. His conservative credentials are suspect after breaking with fellow Republicans to create a bi-partisan majority coalition in Juneau which

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