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Matthew Beck

Anchorage, Alaska

Mailbag: The Phrase "I Trust ASD" is Misguided

Last year I spent a large portion of my time talking to ASD staff. This was during a time when certain school board members and Dr. Bishop were working overtime to cram everyone back into classrooms as our COVID-19 cases were steadily climbing. In all of my discussions with

Dunbar Running Against "Toxic Partisanship" of Save Anchorage

Dunbar Running Against "Toxic Partisanship" of Save Anchorage

Well, somebody had to say it. In a mailer sent out to Anchorage voters, the Dunbar campaign called its opponents members of the "far-right" who have "embraced conspiratorial, anti-science rhetoric," and who support the "toxic partisanship of Save Anchorage and Must Read Alaska.

Nearly Two Months After Insurrection, Parler Maps Take Shape

Developers and coders have been utilizing GPS metadata and videos from Parler to offer a glimpse of what was happening inside and around the Capitol building on January 6.One such team has put together a map that utilizes facial recognition technology, allowing anyone to upload a personal photo to

"Numerous" People Test Positive for COVID-19 After Alaska Outdoor Council Event

"Numerous" People Test Positive for COVID-19 After Alaska Outdoor Council Event

On Anchorage Press A letter purportedly sent to attendees of the Alaska Outdoor Council event in Palmer, Alaska says that they "have been notified by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services that numerous people have tested positive for COVID-19 after they attended the event." The

Video: Confusion at GOP "Special" Meeting to Recall Rep. Merrick

As GOP leadership met last evening in Eagle River to ram through an effort to recall Alaska House Representative Kelly Merrick, there appeared to be some confusion among those in attendance regarding the the number of days required to properly notify the public of a special meeting. GOP leadership stated

On the Community Level, Candidate Elisa Vakalis Largely Absent

On the Community Level, Candidate Elisa Vakalis Largely Absent

According to a data sheet titled "2020-2021 School and Community Council Assignments," Anchorage School Board President Elisa Vakalis, who is running for a third term, was assigned to the Community Councils of Basher, Abbott Loop, Halo, Inc., Huffman/O'Malley, and Old Seward/Ocean View. Community

Do you Remember?

Do you Remember?

Do you remember when Trump's U.S. Treasury gave Anchorage officials two paths for purchasing buildings for homeless services with COVID-19 relief dollars? I do. Do you remember when Christopher Constant issued an apology to Rabbi Yosef Greenberg which was accepted in full? I do. Do you