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Alaska Black Caucus to host community conversation with Clifford Armstrong III

The Alaska Black Caucus, known for its fine work in our community, will hold a Community Conversation Sunday, October 31 from 7 pm – 8 pm with Clifford Armstrong III, Anchorage's first Chief Equity Officer, who says he was fired by the Bronson Administration earlier this month without cause.

Midtown Assembly Member Zaletel Defeats Far-Right Recall Effort

Midtown Assembly Member Zaletel Defeats Far-Right Recall Effort

In a press release issued this morning, Assemblymember Meg Zaletel declared victory over the recall effort that was brought against her by the far-right group, Save Anchorage. Zaletel has been the subject of hate and vitriol by those who oppose her politics. She saw her name emblazoned on antisemitic faux

Mess see TV. Showdown at the Loussac Corral

Mess see TV. Showdown at the Loussac Corral

The battle between the Bronson Administration and the Anchorage Assembly over control of the Chambers is heating up and next Friday's special meeting is almost certain to make for must-see television (or live-streaming). During the October 28 Assembly meeting, Chair Suzanne LaFrance and Vice-Chair Christopher Constant laid a

Anchorage Assembly to take public testimony on mass care exit strategy

Anchorage Assembly to take public testimony on mass care exit strategy

According to an afternoon press release, a Special Meeting of the Anchorage Assembly is scheduled for Monday, November 1 at 6 p.m.

Anchorage’s Homelessness Director Resigns. No Clear Path for Unhoused Families This Winter

Anchorage’s Homelessness Director Resigns. No Clear Path for Unhoused Families This Winter

The resignation of Dr. John Morris, a local anesthesiologist turned Bronson administration homelessness coordinator, wasn't all that surprising to those involved in the negotiations between the administration. Rumors have swirled in recent weeks that his departure was potentially imminent. When Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance called on Morris to

Bronson real estate pick faces uphill confirmation battle

Bronson real estate pick faces uphill confirmation battle

Longtime Save Anchorage member Jim Winegarner made his foray into Anchorage politics when he served as a deputy treasurer of the Independent Expenditure group, Building Alaska. According to data taken from the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC), Winegarner gave a combined $5,100 to Building Alaska, a largely pro-Mike Robbins

Gara says teachers' stagnant pay a result of falling state funding

Gara says teachers' stagnant pay a result of falling state funding

Democratic candidate for Governor Les Gara attributed stagnant pay for Alaska teachers to falling state funding in a press release issued earlier this morning.