Monthly Archives: February, 2020
New study shows Democrats dominate Alaska Bar Assn.
PATH TO JUDGESHIPS RUNS THROUGH LIBERAL TRADE ASSOCIATION
The Alaska Family Council has released a study that reveals the political leanings of members of the...
Coronavirus shrivels market for geoducks from SE Alaska
CHINA CONSIDERS THEM A DELICACY
From Sitka south to Oregon, geoduck divers are hanging out in coffee shops instead of diving for giant clams.
The...
Sen. Giessel cross-sponsors HB 96, subsidizing Alaska Pioneer Home rates
Senate President Cathy Giessel of Anchorage is the lone Republican senator to sign as a cosponsor of a bill lowering the rates at the...
Lisa Murkowski proves herself; impeachment fiasco proves something else
By WIN GRUENING
After months of hearings, mountains of evidence and mostly second-hand witness testimony, the impeachment inquiry and trial of the President this past...
‘Shadow’ app is part of a bold influence machine for Democrats to defeat Trump
MEET 'ACRONYM,' THE LEFTISTS' NEW TOOLBOX
Before Iowa Caucuses, few had heard of the "Shadow" app, the smart-phone technology deployed by Iowa Democrats to report...
Raffling off Alaska: Donors to Al Gross senate campaign can ‘win trip to Alaska’
In one of the more odd advertising campaigns of the 2020 cycle, Senate candidate Al Gross has an ad on Facebook telling people to...
Huge turnout for Sullivan at impromptu fundraiser
Dozens of people passed the word, and with a plethora of homemade food and refreshments, over 80 people turned out for a fundraiser for...
Juneau Empire changes: General Manager, editor quit with two weeks notice
The general manager and the managing editor of the Juneau Empire have given their two-weeks notice, according to sources close to the newspaper.
Robert Monteith,...
Three names for District 3: Prax, Studler, Villa
Michael Prax, Tom Studler, and Fred Villa are the three Republicans whose names are being forwarded to Gov. Mike Dunleavy for filling the District...
Liz Vazquez is new head of Violent Crimes Comp. board
Liz Vazquez is joining the Department of Administration as the director of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board.
Vazquez has extensive government experience, including work...