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Anti-LGBTQ. Far-Right. Partisan. No Wonder Allard Is Running for Higher Office.

Anti-LGBTQ. Far-Right. Partisan. No Wonder Allard Is Running for Higher Office.

Far-right crocheted mask aficionado Jamie Allard is running for an Eagle River state House seat that some have suggested looks like it was created just for her. Allard is a darling of the far-right Save Anchorage Facebook group, whose members have threatened public officials and waged disinformation campaigns related to

Dr. Kelly Lessens Launches School Board Re-Election Campaign Website. Will Likely Face Off Against Pro-covid, Anti-lgbt Candidate.

Dr. Kelly Lessens, who narrowly defeated social media racist Judy Eledge in this year's school board election, has launched her re-election campaign website. Since being sworn into office, Dr. Lessens has advocated for a safe commitment to in-person school this year, more robust support for our “virtual” students,

Anchorage's new ballot tracking system is nice but unlikely to placate election fraud conspiracy theorists

Anchorage's new ballot tracking system is nice but unlikely to placate election fraud conspiracy theorists

This week, the Municipality of Anchorage Elections mailed an address verification postcard to all registered voters in the Municipality of Anchorage. The postcards show the address to which the ballot package for next April’s election will be mailed, and provides information about how a voter can update their voter

APD Chief McCoy to Retire February 1

APD Chief McCoy to Retire February 1

Citing reflection and thoughtful consideration, Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy announced earlier this evening that he is retiring from the police force effective February 1. In the 100-year history of the Anchorage Police Department, McCoy was the first Black police chief and had 27 years of service with the department.

Dunbar and Quinn-Davidson to introduce budget amendment package

Dunbar and Quinn-Davidson to introduce budget amendment package

According to a press release issued today by Budget and Finance Committee Co-Chair's Austin Quinn Davidson and Forrest Dunbar, an amendment package to the general operating budget to fund critical public safety items that were cut in Mayor Bronson’s proposed budget will be laid on the table at tonig

Bronson’s Bungled Homeless Response: How We Got Here

Bronson’s Bungled Homeless Response: How We Got Here

Puppet Master Robert Marbut When he ran for Anchorage mayor, David Bronson, along with his pro-Bronson Save Anchorage supporters, made the topic of homelessness a divisive one. Bronson's campaign platform included extensively monitoring the city's homeless population and increasing drug arrests around Anchorage to crack down