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Bronson appointed Prophet who didn't foresee social media scandal, withdraws name from consideration

Bronson appointed Prophet who didn't foresee social media scandal, withdraws name from consideration

Roughly a day and a half after The Blue Alaskan documented anti-gay, sexist, and ostensibly hateful social media posts made by a Facebook account bearing Pastor Cheston McCrea’s name, the self-described Prophet pulled his name from consideration for the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC). The Prophet had been appointed

Alaska Children's Trust encourages testimony over proposed budget program cuts

Alaska Children's Trust encourages testimony over proposed budget program cuts

In a series of tweets last week, Alaska Children's Trust called on the public to testify about Anchorage's proposed budget after the non-profit identified concerns with specific cuts to programs that the budget proposes.

Anchorage Dems issue urgent call for testimony

Anchorage Dems issue urgent call for testimony

The Redistricting Board meets Monday morning to decide how House Districts will be paired into Senate Districts. Anchorage Democrats sent out an email today with talking points and a call for testimony.

Stand up Alaska shared a homeless woman's story. Now, a fundraiser is underway.

Stand up Alaska shared a homeless woman's story. Now, a fundraiser is underway.

On October 10, Stand Up Alaska began sharing the story of pre-law student Natasha Gamache on its Twitter account. Natasha is an indigenous single mother of four children who says she was served with a Notice of Rent Increase by her landlord. She says the increase in rent effectively priced

Assembly Member Jamie Allard Files Letter of Intent for State Office

Assembly Member Jamie Allard Files Letter of Intent for State Office

Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard has filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). Allard, who lives in Eagle River, did not indicate an office in today's filing. Allard ran for election to the Anchorage Assembly District 2 to represent Seat C in Alaska.

Unequal Rights: Bronson's AERC "Prophet" pick has hateful social media trail

Unequal Rights: Bronson's AERC "Prophet" pick has hateful social media trail

On Monday, Mayor Bronson's appointee, Pastor Cheston McCrea, a self-described prophet, withdrew his name from consideration for the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC). The Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (AERC) was established in the Anchorage Charter in 1975 and is the municipal law enforcement agency charged with preventing and

870 total new Covid cases reported on Friday

870 total new Covid cases reported on Friday

The state's COVID numbers are bouncing around more than members of the Bronson Administration, and while data shows that Alaska is experiencing a decline in new cases, it doesn't appear we're out of the woods just yet.