Yearly Archives: 2017
Artistic license: Beat Oct. 31 deadline to vote on plate
The Alaska State Council on the Arts inaugural license plate competition is now open for public voting.
From 142 designs that were submitted by Alaskans of...
Quote of the Week: ‘Is an infection eating your brain?’
"This is a critical time for Alaska. A turning point," the new owner of the Alaska Dispatch News told a crowd of 150 business-focused...
Hawkins on governor’s banishment decision: Too many questions unanswered
Scott Hawkins, candidate for governor of Alaska, has raised questions about Gov. Bill Walker's decision to keep the State out of tribal criminal justice...
Events for Politicos Oct-Nov 2017
Send your political event items to suzanne @ mustreadalaska.com. Here's what we're serving up this week:
Oct. 17: Rep. George Rauscher meet and greet and...
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,...