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Putting Alaskans First Committee Releases "Baseless Recall" Video

Putting Alaskans First Committee Releases "Baseless Recall" Video

The Putting Alaskans First Committee released an ad today calling the effort to recall Assembly Member Felix Rivera "sour grapes on steroids!" The group writes that Christine Hill, who appears in the ad, holds a grudge against Anchorage voters who have rejected her twice. The video calls Ms.

Dunbar Running Against "Toxic Partisanship" of Save Anchorage

Dunbar Running Against "Toxic Partisanship" of Save Anchorage

Well, somebody had to say it. In a mailer sent out to Anchorage voters, the Dunbar campaign called its opponents members of the "far-right" who have "embraced conspiratorial, anti-science rhetoric," and who support the "toxic partisanship of Save Anchorage and Must Read Alaska." The

"Numerous" People Test Positive for COVID-19 After Alaska Outdoor Council Event

"Numerous" People Test Positive for COVID-19 After Alaska Outdoor Council Event

On Anchorage Press A letter purportedly sent to attendees of the Alaska Outdoor Council event in Palmer, Alaska says that they "have been notified by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services that numerous people have tested positive for COVID-19 after they attended the event." The recently

On the Community Level, Candidate Elisa Vakalis Largely Absent

On the Community Level, Candidate Elisa Vakalis Largely Absent

According to a data sheet titled "2020-2021 School and Community Council Assignments," Anchorage School Board President Elisa Vakalis, who is running for a third term, was assigned to the Community Councils of Basher, Abbott Loop, Halo, Inc., Huffman/O'Malley, and Old Seward/Ocean View. Community Councils

Do you Remember?

Do you Remember?

Do you remember when Trump's U.S. Treasury gave Anchorage officials two paths for purchasing buildings for homeless services with COVID-19 relief dollars? I do. Do you remember when Christopher Constant issued an apology to Rabbi Yosef Greenberg which was accepted in full? I do. Do you remember

Recall Jamie Allard Effort Ready to Receive Records Request

Recall Jamie Allard Effort Ready to Receive Records Request

The "Recall Jamie Allard" effort forked over $480.00 to the Municipal Clerk's Office for charges related to a record request they placed in the middle of February. The group is seeking information on the Eagle River Assemblywoman's communications. According to the Record Request

Bronson's Disastrous Answer on Homelessness: 'Lock Them Up'

Bronson's Disastrous Answer on Homelessness: 'Lock Them Up'

Homelessness is a complex issue requiring a multi-faceted approach with no singular answer that will magically solve the issue overnight. Elements of the right have worked overtime to blame the "liberal" policies of former mayor Ethan Berkowitz for the present homelessness situation when, in reality, the issues surrounding