Alaska Coalition of BIPOC Educators to hold “Back to School Jam” on Labor Day
The Alaska Coalition of BIPOC Educators (ACBE) will host a Back to School Jam at the Mountain View Boys & Girls Club on September 6, 2021, starting at 2:00 pm.
Anchorage
Presiding Judge to Halt Anchorage Jury Trials
William F. Morse, Presiding Judge of the Third Judicial District, will temporarily halt Jury trials in Anchorage effective July 28.
In his order, Presiding Judge Morse cited that the average daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people on July 26 was 25.60 for the Municipality of Anchorage. Morse wrote
Epidemiologist Janet Johnston Resigns from Health Department
Municipal epidemiologist Janet Johnston has allegedly been forced out of her role at the Anchorage Health Department by Anchorage Mayor David Bronson as Covid-19 case counts rise across the city.
Johnston suggested moving on from the Health Department a few weeks ago, but the Bronson administration didn’t let her
Bronson Backpedaling on Alaska Club Purchase
Assembly and Anchorage anesthesiologist Dr. John Morris present Sunday, an attendee asked the panel whether the Alaska Club purchase was still being considered to help address homelessness.
Mayor Bronson's stealth nominee to the Health Commission seems like a disaster
Yesterday after I brought to light that Anchorage Mayor David Bronson had stealth nominated Jim Wojciehowski to the Health Commission—having added his name to the addendum on Friday for a confirmation vote this Tuesday, there was enough interest to justify spending a day compiling and writing a bit more.
Buckle Up: Far-Right Seeks Battle Over ASD Mask Wearing. Again.
After Anchorage School Board Member Dave Donley appeared on both the Louisiana-based Dan Fagan Show and the Mike Porcaro Show this past Friday—the far-Right lept into action, hellbent on making mask wearing a divisive issue as the beginning of the Anchorage School District approaches.
Help Give the Bronson Administration Lots of Choices
With today's announcement that a frequent anti-mask testifier is up for consideration for appointment to the Health and Human Services Commission, it's an excellent time to remind the good folks of Anchorage about opportunities for public service.
The Muni has dozens of boards and commissions that