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Controversial Appointees on Tuesday's Assembly Agenda

Controversial Appointees on Tuesday's Assembly Agenda

Oh boy. This Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly will make some tough choices as several of Mayor Bronson's appointees are up for confirmation. Sign up to give public testimony by phone for this Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Bronson's embattled Save Anchorage supporter James Wojciehowski is fighting

"Mask Choice" Assembly Person Allard Suggests Dunbar Endangered Senior Citizens

"Mask Choice" Assembly Person Allard Suggests Dunbar Endangered Senior Citizens

The far-right, eager to distract from their efforts to minimize the COVID-19 pandemic, the efficacy of vaccines, and attempts by Bronson supporter and Eagle River Assembly Person Jamie Allard to rid the Anchorage School District of its universal mask mandate, is now disingenuously suggesting that Anchorage Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar may

This Week In Sanity: 'It Really Is Insane'

This Week In Sanity: 'It Really Is Insane'

As our healthcare system teeters on the brink of collapse, Bronson supporter Jamie Allard and her group of plague rats from Save Anchorage, Open Alaska, and Alaskans for Children's Right to Breathe march onward with their non-patriotic, non-science-based quest to rid the Anchorage School District of its universal

COVID-19 Three-Dose Vaccine Series for Immunocompromised Individuals Available Now

COVID-19 Three-Dose Vaccine Series for Immunocompromised Individuals Available Now

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is encouraging all Alaskans who are immunocompromised to follow a national recommendation to get a three-dose vaccine series now and is also closely following news about a federal plan to offer booster doses starting in late September to all

Former Rep. Les Gara Files For Governor

Former Rep. Les Gara Files For Governor

In a press release, former Representative Les Gara announced he is in fact running for Governor.

Bronson Appointee Supported Recall Efforts of Perez-Verdia and Austin Quinn-Davidson

Bronson Appointee Supported Recall Efforts of Perez-Verdia and Austin Quinn-Davidson

Last month I wrote about Sami Graham, Mayor Bronson's pick to serve as Anchorage's head librarian. The piece focused on Graham's lack of educational background or work experience in public libraries. According to the listed requirements and preferences for the position, it seems that

Plaintiffs Fold in Challenge Against Anchorage Emergency Orders

Plaintiffs Fold in Challenge Against Anchorage Emergency Orders

Plaintiffs have folded in their challenge against the emergency orders issued by former Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson and former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz.