Monthly Archives: April, 2019
Rumors, and rumors of rumors
'MORE THAN TWO WOMEN...' SAID REP. IVY SPOHNHOLZ. BUT WHO?
By CRAIG MEDRED
CRAIGMEDRED.NEWS
In a historic and unprecedented move, the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday night vetoed...
Governor takes roadshow to North Pole, Anchorage
Gov. Michael Dunleavy is taking his budget discussion to North Pole and Anchorage. His “Statewide Discussion for a Permanent Fiscal Plan" are community-based discussions...
Black Rifles Matter: House members query agency misconduct
PROBE EXPANDS FROM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO CORRECTIONS
Two members of the Alaska House of Representatives sent a letter to newly confirmed Department of Corrections...
MRAK Almanac: Easter train, Don Young event, ‘Unplanned’ movie in Juneau
April 19, 1933: John W. Troy, owner of the Daily Alaska Empire, was inaugurated as the 12th governor of Alaska, a position he held until...
Floyd Hall signs no plea deal, will face trial
PATRON SAINT OF STOLEN CARS COULD FACE TIME IN THE 'GREYBAR HOTEL'
Anchorage's Floyd Hall, who has made a national name for himself by recovering...
Employee union thinks it runs Alaska Psychiatric Institute
By ART CHANCE
SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
It’s been almost 20 years since I last saw anything like Jake Metcalfe’s screed on behalf of the Alaska State Employees...
Winners, losers in the confirmation process
ANALYSIS: TRUST BROKEN BY CHARACTER ASSASSINATION
The confirmation process for the Dunleavy Administration devolved late in the evening on Wednesday. Shameful behavior on the floor...
Democrats weaponize anonymous allegations against Fish Board nominee
'ME-TOO' KAVANAUGH MOMENT, AND NO DUE PROCESS IN JOINT SESSION
In a joint session of the House and Senate this evening, House members opposing the...
House, Senate confirm Price for Public Safety commissioner
REP. LADDIE SHAW BRINGS STRONG TESTIMONY IN FAVOR
Today, a joint session of the House and Senate confirmed Amanda Price as commissioner of the Department...
Jason Hoke appointed to lead Denali Commission
Jason Hoke of Glennallen has been appointed by the Secretary of Commerce as the Denali Commission Federal Co-Chair.
Hoke will replace John Torgerson, who has...