Monthly Archives: August, 2019
Dunleavy to restore pre-K, Headstart grants
Gov. Michael Dunleavy announced today that he'll be restoring grants for pre-kindergarten and Head Start programs when he signs the Operating Budget later this...
Senate Seat M: How to pick a temporary senator
The sudden loss of Sen. Chris Birch, who represented District M before his death last week, leaves Republicans with an awkward task: They are...
Juneau Assembly election is four for four
The filing deadline has come and gone for Juneau's Oct. 1 municipal election. Those who filed for the four seats on the City and...
Dunleavy restores Senior Benefits program
Gov. Michael Dunleavy told seniors at the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center today that the Alaska Senior Benefit Program will be funded in full this...
Letter: Alaska Psychiatric Institute workers have turned it around
By GLEN KLINKHART
Many people are not aware that in January of this year I was asked to go and to work at the Alaska...
MRAK Almanac: Taste of Alaska with Don Young
The MRAK Almanac is your place for political, cultural, and civic events, events where you’ll meet political leaders or, if you are interested in...
Let’s pitch in and help the Glory Hall meet the needs of the homeless
By WIN GRUENING
For most Juneau residents, our community is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Our magnificent scenery, small footprint,...
Choose Respect revived by Alaska’s Attorney General
By KEVIN CLARKSON
You may know it as the “Golden Rule.” Some will recognize it as the words of Christ: “Do unto others as you...
IBU strike debriefing: All’s well that ends
Art Chance - 8
By ART CHANCE
I had some pretty harsh words for State Labor Relations and Law over the Inland Boatmen's Union strike. I stand by my...
Support for the $3,000 PFD
By ANCHORAGE DAILY PLANET
More than a few lawmakers are urging Gov. Mike Dunleavy to stick to his guns in demanding a full, $3,000 Permanent...