Monthly Archives: October, 2017
Chronic school absenteeism: More to the story
BOB GRIFFIN / COMMENTARY
ALASKA POLICY FORUM
On Sept. 18, Charles Wohlforth posted an opinion in the Alaska Dispatch News with a headline that read:...
New art at lieutenant governor’s office honors the shaming of Seward
For the "First Friday" art walk in Juneau last week, the Third Floor of the Capitol was open with a new item of art...
Quote of the Week: Mum is the word from Alaska’s NOW on Harvey
The Alaska chapter of the National Organization for Women has an active Twitter account that posts comments on everything from Obamacare to guns, keeping...
Marilyn Stewart files letter of intent for District 21
Marilyn Stewart was a rookie candidate for House District 21 in 2016. She came close, but incumbent Matt Claman won his seat back 4,145...
‘They be going down at Barter Town’
PALMER RESIDENTS TAKE TO FACEBOOK TO FIGHT CRIME
Barter Town, Alaska.
It sounds like the latest Alaska-based reality show. It's actually a compound not far behind...
Parrott out at Ted Stevens Airport
The Governor has relieved John Parrott of his duties as the director of the Ted Stevens International Airport.
The announcement has not been made publicly,...
What’s in Monday’s newsletter? A peek
Do you get the Must Read Alaska Monday newsletter in your inbox? Sign up at the right side of the home page for news...
Quote of the Week: Attorney General gives thumbs up to banishment
"We recognize that it presents constitutional challenges. But I don't think it's the state's place to approve or disapprove of anything."
- Attorney General Jahna...
Region 10 EPA director candidates: Hladick or Rydell?
Alaskans watching how the Trump Administration populates key positions have been waiting to learn who the president's pick is for the Region 10 director...
Job opening: Senate District ‘I’ seat in Anchorage
Sen. Berta Gardner announced she is retiring after the 2018 session.
Gardner represents District I, which is a stretch of liberalism in Anchorage that makes...