Monthly Archives: November, 2019
Public forum: 5% university tuition increase next fall
UAF CHANCELLOR TAKES LEADERSHIP ROLE IN BUDGET DISCUSSION
Chancellor Dan White of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has taken a lead role and models transparency...
Uniquely vulnerable to corruption?
THE ANCHORAGE DAILY PLANET
In an unsigned opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court has told the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its opinion...
Shopping season: Homer City Council shops for new judge in election-residency case
The City Council of Homer is preparing to legally defend its decision to seat a council member about whom questions were raised concerning her...
Frank Turney, Fairbanks candidate, Bill of Rights advocate, passes
A well-known figure in the political scene of Fairbanks has passed. Frank Turney died unexpectedly, his family announced on Monday.
He had run for mayor...
John Pence is keynote speaker for ARP Unity Gala
John Pence, senior adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, will deliver a keynote address at the first annual Alaska GOP Unity Gala. Pence is...
Supreme Court puts Alaska judge’s $500 campaign contribution limit in doubt
The U.S. Supreme Court today threw a big question mark on Alaska's $500 limit on annual campaign contributions.
In the case of Thompson vs....
Video: Chad Bentz returns to Juneau to teach, NFL film company notices
You're dose of inspiration for the day, and this one will carry you through the week. It's the story of Chad Bentz, Juneau-Douglas Crimson...
Two judges, two decisions: Can Alaska’s governor call a special session in Wasilla?
A Fairbanks Superior Court judge said he's leaning toward dismissing a lawsuit by a Republican former lawmaker against Senate President Cathy Giessel and House...
Homer group gets court date for challenge of council member’s residency
Did the Homer City Council do right by the citizens of the Cosmic Hamlet when it seated Storm Hansen-Cavasos as a voting city council...
Homicide 27: Murder, arson
Trevor Babcock, age 42, is custody as a suspect in a homicide that left a person dead in a burning car early in the...