Monthly Archives: July, 2017

Law department nixes petition, gives salmon group a ‘do-over’

Suzanne Downing - July 19, 2017 0

LITE GOV HIDES BEHIND SKIRTS OF LAW DEPT? In June, Alaska Department of Law attorneys were ready to advise the lieutenant governor that the Stand for Salmon...

Bill Walker approvals down — only seven governors less popular

Suzanne Downing - July 19, 2017 3

Are the stars misaligning for Gov. Bill Walker of Alaska? In just one year his approval rating among voters has dropped from 50 percent to...

Results of Eagle River straw poll – Sullivan for governor?

Suzanne Downing - July 18, 2017 6

Eagle River Republicans' booth offered a straw poll during the Bear Paw Festival July 12-16. The poll was open to all. Participants self-selected, and were...

Governor announces Klutina Road settlement

Suzanne Downing - July 18, 2017 3

Gov. Bill Walker announced today the State has come to an tentative agreement with Ahtna Corp. over the public right of way on the Klutina...

Mike Dunleavy files for governor

Suzanne Downing - July 17, 2017 10

Sen. Mike Dunleavy of Wasilla filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission today to run for governor. He is a Republican. Dunleavy,...

Legislature ends cash incentives for small oil companies

Suzanne Downing - July 16, 2017 0

A FINAL END TO ACES A cash incentive program that has been successful in bringing smaller oil companies to explore and produce oil in Alaska's...

Uncertain times require wise choices now in communities

Suzanne Downing - July 16, 2017 0

By WIN GRUENING SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR “I’m a Conservative who believes in lower taxes. They lead to a more enterprising economy. But I'm not somebody who...

Tattoos: Safe or another body toxin?

Suzanne Downing - July 15, 2017 2

Last year, Americans spent $1.6 billion on getting their skin inked. According to Harris, a polling firm, nearly half of Millennials (47 percent) and over...

Gene Zerkel, aviation entrepreneur, 1926-2017

Suzanne Downing - July 15, 2017 0

Gene Zerkel, an Alaska aviation pioneer, died July 9, 2017 at age 90. Services for him took place on Thursday. Zerkel came to Alaska after being...

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BLM announces fireworks, open fire restrictions

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BLM announces fireworks, open fire restrictions

Rise in sophisticated AI-powered text scams prompts warning from Alaska DOT

Breaking: UPenn backtracks, will issue formal apology for letting male swimmer compete as female