The Blue Alaskan

Sign in Subscribe

Latest

After First Unofficial Results Announced, Dunbar Leads

After First Unofficial Results Announced, Dunbar Leads

The first unofficial results of the Anchorage Mayoral Runoff election have been announced by the Municipal Clerk and shows Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar leading David Bronson with 50.08% of the vote. Only 114 votes separate the two candidates. Some had predicted a "Red Wave" turnout would materialize for

Alaska Court System Begins to "Remediate" From Cybersecurity Attack

Alaska Court System Begins to "Remediate" From Cybersecurity Attack

The Alaska Court System says that they have begun the remediation phase of recovering from a cyberattack that left malware on its network. The press release states that the court system does not have answers to several questions, including who launched the attack, why they targeted the court system, or

Dunbar Campaign Hosting Final Get Out The Vote Event on May 11

Dunbar Campaign Hosting Final Get Out The Vote Event on May 11

The Forrest Dunbar for Mayor campaign is hosting a final Get Out The Vote (GOTV) event on Tuesday, May 11 from Noon - 2:00pm.

Anchorage Police Department Seeks Public Input on Body Worn Cameras

Anchorage Police Department Seeks Public Input on Body Worn Cameras

In a message shared to Nixle and the Anchorage Police Department Facebook page, Acting Chief Kenneth McCoy said that the police department is seeking public input on body worn cameras.

Dunbar for Mayor Campaign Locks Down Instagram Due to Influx of "Suspicious Bots"

Dunbar for Mayor Campaign Locks Down Instagram Due to Influx of "Suspicious Bots"

The Instagram account of the Dunbar campaign has been made private after being followed by "thousands of suspicious bots."

APOC Fines Bronson Campaign Over Late Filing

APOC Fines Bronson Campaign Over Late Filing

The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) has fined the Bronson campaign $500 for what it says is a late filing of their 7 Day Campaign Disclosure Report.

This Week In-Sanity: May 8, 2021

This Week In-Sanity: May 8, 2021

Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, has taken a lot of crap since the Coronavirus pandemic began. Critics of the good doctor bemoaned her refusal to call for a statewide mask mandate last year as transmission increased. Dr. Zink said at the time that the role of Alaska