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The Joys of Converting to a New Platform

The Joys of Converting to a New Platform

Transitioning from one platform to another offered no way to import the old website into the new one, as they were not compatible — leaving me to manually copy and paste every title and post. Each post had to be backdated, images downloaded and re-uploaded individually, then placed in the post.

Blogs Are Often Subjective

Blogs Are Often Subjective

The Blue Alaskan isn't for everybody, nor is it intended to be, just as other political websites attempt only to reach a specific subset of individuals. Blogs Can be Subjective Unlike news stories that are meant to give the facts only, blogs have the flexibility to include a

Dunbar Campaign: Bronson Campaign "Stonewalling" on APOC Complaint Response

Dunbar Campaign: Bronson Campaign "Stonewalling" on APOC Complaint Response

In a press release, the Dunbar campaign said Bronson campaign counsel Stacey Stone "hoodwinked" Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) Commissioners, claiming that the promise of expeditious correction by the Bronson campaign was nothing more than a ploy to run out the clock and not be held accountable until

Jason Karpinski Indicted for Sexual Assault

Jason Karpinski Indicted for Sexual Assault

In a press release issued yesterday, the Attorney General's Office said that Jason Karpinski of Anchorage, Alaska, has been indicted on two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree and eight counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree. From the Attorney General’s Office: April 28,

Santa Claus Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

Santa Claus Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

In an amusing, light-hearted exchange on social media, North Pole Alaska resident Santa Claus (yes, that's his real name) has endorsed Forrest Dunbar for Anchorage Mayor. Claus wrote in a statement on Twitter: "It's refreshing to see an ethical candidate address issues in a positive

Former Governor Knowles Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

Former Governor Knowles Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2021 Claire Shaw, Campaign Manager Forrest Dunbar for Mayor Campaign Announces Endorsement from Former First Lady Susan and Governor Tony Knowles Anchorage - The Forrest Dunbar for Mayor campaign today announced that former First Lady Susan Knowles and Governor Tony Knowles have formally endorsed Forrest’

'Campaign of Hate' Waged Against Dunbar Costs Campaign Thousands

'Campaign of Hate' Waged Against Dunbar Costs Campaign Thousands

Since announcing his run for Mayor, Anchorage Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar has been subjected to a campaign of hate. In recent weeks, that hate has prominently manifested itself in the form of dozens of vandalized campaign signs across the municipality. "There was a lull right after April 6, but now