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Video: Allard's Embarrassing Breach of Decorum

Video: Allard's Embarrassing Breach of Decorum

Eagle River Assembly Gollum and "Save Anchorage" member Jamie Allard had another disastrous moment at the Anchorage Assembly meeting last evening, and the moment was captured on video. The video, recorded by East Anchorage Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar and shared on Twitter early this morning, appears to show a

Zaletel: Municipal Administration Refuses to Enact Basic COVID Mitigation Measures

Zaletel: Municipal Administration Refuses to Enact Basic COVID Mitigation Measures

Zaletel's press release said that Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance notified members just a few hours before tonight's meeting that the Bronson administration "explicitly indicated" that the Bronson administration is not willing to work with the assembly to space out seating.

Providence Alaska Medical Center Implements "Crisis Standards of Care."

Providence Alaska Medical Center Implements "Crisis Standards of Care."

A letter obtained by The Blue Alaskan, signed by Dr. Kristen Solana Walkinshaw, Providence's Chief of Staff, states that Providence Alaska Medical Center has instituted "crisis standards of care." The letter was created and drafted by the Medical Executive Committee at Providence. Providence spokesperson Mikal Canfield

Municipal Clerk's Office Announces September as "National Voter Registration Month"

Municipal Clerk's Office Announces September as "National Voter Registration Month"

A press release issued by the Anchorage Municipal Clerk's Office this morning announced September as National Voter Registration Month and is reminding residents about the importance of voting.

Anchorage and Mat-Su Hospitals Report 0 Available ICU Beds

Anchorage and Mat-Su Hospitals Report 0 Available ICU Beds

Data taken from the Municipality of Anchorage COVID-19 dashboard shows that Anchorage and Mat-Su hospitals are reporting concerning hospitalization numbers this morning. ICU capacity in Anchorage hospitals has fluctuated wildly over the weekend. On Friday, the city reported two available critical beds, then jumped to seven on Sunday. This morning,

Municipality Awards Mass Care Contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc.

Municipality Awards Mass Care Contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc.

According to a press release from the Office of the Mayor, the Municipality of Anchorage has awarded its mass care contract to 99 Plus 1, Inc., a for-profit business. Documents available on the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing website show

Zaletel & Petersen to Introduce Second Mask Resolution

Zaletel & Petersen to Introduce Second Mask Resolution

Assemblymembers Meg Zaletel and Pete Petersen will introduce a resolution at next week's Tuesday assembly meeting—once again asking Mayor Bronson to direct that masks or face coverings be required in public indoor areas of Municipal buildings and to promote COVID mitigation measures when the Municipality of Anchorage