Monthly Archives: October, 2020
Charter says special election ‘shall’ be held after 90 days; will Assembly violate law?
The Anchorage Municipal Charter calls for a special election to be held 90 days after the mayor's seat becomes vacant. An Assembly work...
Tsunami warning after 7.4 in Aleutian Islands
A tsunami warning has been issued for the Aleutian Islands after an earthquake with a 7.5 magnitude was centered about 67 miles southeast of...
Yeeeah! Hodgetwins endorse Josh Revak for Senate Seat M
The Hodgetwins have ensorsed Sen. Josh Revak, for Senate Seat M, Anchorage.
The twins are a popular American stand-up comedy and savvy political commentary duo...
Alaska Day – an alternative history of a unique holiday
WHAT IF THE RUSSIANS HAD SOLD IT TO CANADA?
By MURRAY WALSH
It is good to have an Alaska Day. There are lots of ways to contemplate...
Did Alaska Airlines decide the COVID pandemic is over in December?
Alaska Airlines is opening up all of its middle seats after the election. But not right away.
Dec. 1 is when middle seats begin...
If it wasn’t Mayor Berkowitz, who was Alaska politician who likes kiddie porn?
For a moment last weekend, it seemed possible that Mayor Ethan Berkowitz had been trafficking in child porn of some sort.
At least that...
Merrill Sanford: Senator Sullivan is a leader and is getting my vote
By MERRILL SANFORD
After growing up in Juneau and having the honor of serving as mayor, I've had an opportunity to work with many elected...
Campbell: Good luck, Acting Mayor Quinn-Davidson
By CRAIG CAMPBELL
The speed at which politics has been spinning these past eight months is enough to make one dizzy to the point of...
Early voting starts Monday
The early voting period in Alaska begins Monday, Oct. 19, and ends at the close of business Nov. 2 (times vary depending on location)....
Alan Gross skips out on debate on resource jobs, economy
DON YOUNG AND ALYSE GALVIN SHOW UP, SPAR
Al Gross, the candidate trying to bump off Sen. Dan Sullivan, couldn't make the economy-jobs debate on...