Yearly Archives: 2019
House bills address sex, taxes, patriotic mottos, and more
BODY FLUIDS ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST THIS SESSION
There may be a lot of awkward conversations in Juneau in coming months. They'll be about mucus,...
GCI’s Paul Landes named 2018 Outstanding Philanthropist
LEGACY FOR ALASKA SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS LONG-LASTING
Alaska is a young state in many regards, but especially when it comes to philanthropy.
In any state, the...
Lack of funding blamed for attempted murder?
EDITOR AS ARMCHAIR PSYCHOLOGIST
The editorial page editor of the Anchorage Daily News is terrified that lack of funding could lead people to try to...
Tonight: Trump to deliver address on border security
WILL SPEAK TO NATION FROM OVAL OFFICE FOR FIRST TIME
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address about what he's calling a "humanitarian and...
Breaking: Dunleavy changes gasline board members
JOEY MERRICK, HUGH SHORT DISMISSED; DAN COFFEY, DOUG SMITH REPLACE
Gov. Michael Dunleavy today announced key changes and appointments to the seven-member board of directors...
New group launches to fight eco-industry
A new group headed up by Alaskan Rick Whitbeck has announced it will be active this year in exposing the anti-economy tricks of the...
Micciche, Lincoln file bills to close sexual assault loophole
NEW BILLS INCLUDE 'SCHNEIDER LOOPHOLE' LEGISLATION
Dozens of bills were filed in advance of the Jan. 15 start of the legislative session, but none...
Will Juneau take cruise ship decision to Ninth Circuit?
KETCHIKAN PONIES UP CASH TO JOIN THE FIGHT
Juneau lost its case in December involving its use of cruise ship passenger fees for broad amenities...
Lee Jordan, Chugiak-Eagle River Star founder, passes
A STORIED LIFE ENDED THREE DAYS BEFORE STATEHOOD ANNIVERSARY
Alaska journalist Lee Brookins Jordan died suddenly Dec. 31, 2018. He was 88 years old.
Born in Birmingham,...
Eni buys Caelus interest in Oooguruk
Italian energy group Eni has inked an agreement to buy out its Alaska partner Caelus Energy, taking over 70 percent of the Oooguruk oilfield.
The company had...