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ASD Set to Return Grades 3-6 as Early as February 1st

The Anchorage school district is planning to return grades 3 to 6 back to the classroom, along with their staff, February 8 — with some schools returning as early as February 1. The email from the Anchorage School District can be found below. Dear ASD Families, In line with its phased

As Bronson Campaign Falters — Democratic Campaigns Find Footing

The mayoral campaign of David Bronson faltered just days after the Anchorage mayoral race officially began as pictures emerged of a Bronson for Mayor fundraiser held at an Anchorage restaurant that didn't appear to be exactly "COVID conscious." Pictures of the event were removed from public

Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Statements on Inauguration

As the country watched Joseph Biden take his oath of office — becoming the 46th President of the United States — two Anchorage mayoral candidates chimed in on the historic event in our nation's capitol earlier this morning. Anchorage mayoral candidate Bill Falsey wrote of today's events: "

Save Anchorage "Closed Businesses" Infographic Wildly Inaccurate

Save Anchorage "Closed Businesses" Infographic Wildly Inaccurate

The Save Anchorage "RIP Flyer" waved frantically in front of the Anchorage Assembly and distributed across social media appears to be inaccurate.

Teachers go Extra Mile to Keep Children Safe During the Pandemic

Teachers go Extra Mile to Keep Children Safe During the Pandemic

As far-right COVID-19 deniers work overtime to spread their misinformation about the global pandemic and mask usage under the auspice of "news," teachers and Anchorage School District staff have been working overtime to make certain that classrooms do not become a breeding ground for the ever mutating virus

Biden Says Back to School Will Look, "Very, Very Different"

Biden Says Back to School Will Look, "Very, Very Different"

The Anchorage School District is set to begin a phased approach to returning children and staff back to school January 19 — just one day before President-Elect Joseph Biden and his new administration enter the White House on January 20. Prior to the election, Biden delivered remarks about schools reopening, saying

COVID-19 Plagues Businesses and Now — Misinformation

COVID-19 Plagues Businesses and Now — Misinformation

It started innocently enough when a local Facebook group hatched a plan to inform the Anchorage Assembly and the public that the COVID-19 mandates enacted by the municipality had decimated local Anchorage businesses. The Save Anchorage Facebook group compiled a list of the companies they claim the Assembly closed — seventy