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New Details Emerge as Demboski Clings to Weka-Golden Lion Agreement Ahead of Election Day

New Details Emerge as Demboski Clings to Weka-Golden Lion Agreement Ahead of Election Day

The Golden Lion Hotel, you may recall, was an item of consternation for civic activist Russell Biggs, who, from behind the gate of his home located roughly half a mile away from the hotel property, vehemently opposed the city's purchase of the building. The public anger generated in

Gross Announces Candidacy for U.S. House

Gross Announces Candidacy for U.S. House

Dr. Al Gross, who ran unsuccessfully to unseat Dan Sullivan in the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign, announced his candidacy today for the U.S. House of Representatives. The campaign said he will officially file his candidacy on April 1 for both the 2022 Special and General Congressional Elections but

Anti-mandate Mayor Mandates Evacuation of Those Impacted by Hiland Avalanche

Anti-mandate Mayor Mandates Evacuation of Those Impacted by Hiland Avalanche

Anchorage Mayor David Bronson issued an emergency order mandating residents in the vicinity of Milepost 7.0 and 7.9 of Hiland Road evacuate the area so that avalanche mitigation efforts may commence. The Mayor's mandate was issued in response to the Hiland Road Avalanche that occurred on

Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors caves

Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors caves

In a press release this morning, the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) Board of Directors announced they voted unanimously to reverse the rebranding of the Colony Days event. GPCC executive director Ailis Vann said the board had made an initial decision to rebrand the event based on assumptions that

Sadz: FNSB School Board member April Smith "crying" for Anchorage school children

Sadz: FNSB School Board member April Smith "crying" for Anchorage school children

Right-wing Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSB) Board member April Smith says she's "crying" for students of the Anchorage School District (ASD). The tears flowing down Smith's conservative cheeks were brought about by the prospect of ASD hiring a non-patriot to replace Superintendent

All Smoke: Low-quality political hit job on Meg Zaletel fails spectacularly

All Smoke: Low-quality political hit job on Meg Zaletel fails spectacularly

Must Read Alaska, the Alaska Republican propaganda website which claims to provide Alaskans with “news you can trust,” just plopped out another massive stinking turd, writing in a blog post that Anchorage Assembly member Meg Zaletel managed to get a Municipal fire truck parked near her sign waving event earlier

Elvi Gray-Jackson Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race

Elvi Gray-Jackson Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race

Elvi Gray-Jackson announced today she is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race and will instead seek reelection to her state senate seat. Citing the conclusions drawn by first-quarter fundraising and reflecting on the monumental expenses necessary to run a successful campaign, Gray-Jackson said she recognized that the need