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Anchorage Mayor David Bronson issues veto of emergency order. Assembly sets special meeting

Anchorage Mayor David Bronson issues veto of emergency order. Assembly sets special meeting

A defeated Mayor Bronson issued a press release this afternoon announcing that he had issued his veto of the emergency order passed last evening by the Anchorage Assembly.

When Stars Malign: Key Figures of Save Anchorage Betray Claims of 'Grassroots' Organization

When Stars Malign: Key Figures of Save Anchorage Betray Claims of 'Grassroots' Organization

John Aronno & The Blue Alaskan Ten years ago, an older man of slight frame and all-but-receded hairline made his way to the dais to testify before the Anchorage Assembly. At issue that night was a fairly benign proposal: universal card check; the requirement for restaurants, bars, and liquor stores

Opinion: Anchorage Politician blurs line between the private and professional

Opinion: Anchorage Politician blurs line between the private and professional

Once upon a time, Jamie Allard had a dedicated official Facebook page for her role as an Anchorage Assembly Member.

Assembly member Zaletel set to return to Assembly Chambers

Assembly member Zaletel set to return to Assembly Chambers

After repeatedly stating over the past several weeks that she would not return until additional COVID mitigation strategies were in place, Midtown Assembly member Meg Zaletel announced that she would return to the Assembly Chambers for today's regular meeting of the Anchorage Assembly. "I have been able

Assembly Member Allard battles with Providence over ivermectin

Assembly Member Allard battles with Providence over ivermectin

A potentially tragic situation is unfolding in Anchorage, as a longtime member of the Save Anchorage Facebook group, William Topel, is said to have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and is fighting for his life at Providence Alaska Medical Center. According to a post shared with the group earlier this morning,

After "illegally" firing predecessor, Mayor Bronson names new Chief Equity Officer

After "illegally" firing predecessor, Mayor Bronson names new Chief Equity Officer

After firing Municipal Chief Equity Officer Clifford Armstrong III last week — a move that the Anchorage NAACP called "illegal," Anchorage Mayor David Bronson named Uluao “Junior” Aumavae as the Chief Equity Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage in a press release issued this morning.

Assembly Member Jamie Allard Goes Over 24 Hours Without Posting to Facebook Group

Assembly Member Jamie Allard Goes Over 24 Hours Without Posting to Facebook Group

The Blue Alaskan has learned that Eagle River Assembly member Jamie Allard has not posted to the "Save Anchorage" Facebook group in over 24 hours. For weeks, Allard furiously posted to the group and gathered support from Save Anchorage members to help filibuster a series of Anchorage Assembly