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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 Councils

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 remember

Recall Jamie Allard Effort Ready to Receive Records Request

Recall Jamie Allard Effort Ready to Receive Records Request

The "Recall Jamie Allard" effort forked over $480.00 to the Municipal Clerk's Office for charges related to a record request they placed in the middle of February. The group is seeking information on the Eagle River Assemblywoman's communications. According to the Record Request

Rep. Ken McCarty Calls Eagle River "Leaders" Actions "Shameful"

Rep. Ken McCarty Calls Eagle River "Leaders" Actions "Shameful"

Alaska Representative Ken McCarty (R) had harsh words for Chugiak/Eagle River "leaders" after an Alaska Town Hall Meeting he attended went off the rails in District 13 this past weekend. Present at the meeting was Alaska State Senator Lora Reinbold, who was the recent recipient of a

Bronson's Disastrous Answer on Homelessness: 'Lock Them Up'

Bronson's Disastrous Answer on Homelessness: 'Lock Them Up'

Homelessness is a complex issue requiring a multi-faceted approach with no singular answer that will magically solve the issue overnight. Elements of the right have worked overtime to blame the "liberal" policies of former mayor Ethan Berkowitz for the present homelessness situation when, in reality, the issues surrounding

Tuluksak Thanks You

Residents of Tuluksak, Alaska, who went through a difficult period last month after a fire crippled their water supply, have received some good news this past week from indigenous activist CeeJay Johnson.Ryan Air began flying in pre-purchased bottles of much-needed water to the drought-stricken village five days ago. RyanAir