Yearly Archives: 2019
MRAK Almanac: Ramping up for Memorial Day weekend; who’s on Denali this week?
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...
They’re for abortion, and they stood proud
It was a beautiful Tuesday in Juneau, with five cruise ships in town, and the locals gathering at the Capitol to protest, as they...
‘Friendly lawsuit’ in the works between Legislature, governor
The House and Senate are indicating they'll see the governor in court over the legality of appropriating Education before there are actual revenues to...
Coast Guard says Cutter Hickory death due to improper crane operation
CUTTER COMMANDING OFFICER TEMPORARILY RELIEVED OF DUTY
The U.S. Coast Guard released results of an investigation into the Jan. 31 crane accident in the Coast...
Rep. Neuman: Down but not out
SEVERE NECK INJURY NEARLY SEVERING HIS SPINAL CORD
Rep. Mark Neuman of Big Lake is not in Juneau. He's only been able to make cameo...
Anchorage climate change action plan: Aspirational, evangelical
The Anchorage Assembly is preparing to vote on the Climate Change Action Plan on May 21. It's a polished and yet rangy guideline to reducing...
A clean, well-lighted place
WHERE THEY DON'T BARRICADE THEMSELVES IN
By ART CHANCE
SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
I went to Utah to chase trains. May 10 was the 150th anniversary of the driving of the...
House accepts HB 49, with just two from Fairbanks voting no
Neither Rep. Adam Wool or Rep. Grier Hopkins of Fairbanks care for the harsh penalties in HB 49. The Fairbanks representatives voted no on...
HB 49: Getting tough on drug dealers
SECOND IN THE 'GETTING TOUGH' SERIES
Right now in Alaska, there is effectively no jail time for drug possession offenses. If you're caught with drugs, you...
Ouch — Anchorage homeowners get their property tax bills
Knowing the governor does not have the funds to reimburse school bonds anymore, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and the Assembly let them go to...