Yearly Archives: 2020
‘Fake news’ prediction tool used for coronavirus policy started by Sitka lawmaker
IS REP. JONATHAN KREISS-TOMKINS' GROUP PUSHING POLITICALLY MOTIVATED DATA?
A prediction tool created by Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and his academic friends from the Ivy League...
Story of Alaska: The worst of times brings out our best
By KEN KOELSCH
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness....
Alaska Democrats cancel in-person caucus voting
In-person voting has been canceled for Alaska Democrats wanting to participate in their April 4 caucus-by-ballot primary for president of the United States.
But...
First Alaskan death due to COVID; six new cases
The first death of an Alaskan who contracted the Wuhan coronavirus was announced today. The person died out of state, said Dr. Anne Zink,...
Anchorage to sharply curtail in-person voting centers
CLERK TELLS VOTERS: DON'T LICK BALLOT ENVELOPE ADHESIVE
The Municipal Clerk of Anchorage has announced that only one of six accessible voting centers will open...
Reusable shopping bags: Safe or vectors for Wuhan virus?
HOMER CITY COUNCIL LEADS THE WAY, LIFTS THE BAG BAN
Homer City Council temporarily lifted the ban on single use bags at a meeting Monday...
Recall Court date: The show must go on, but by phone
HERE'S HOW TO WATCH THE ORAL ARGUMENTS
The Alaska Supreme Court oral arguments for State Division of Elections vs. Recall Dunleavy Committee are scheduled for...
Dunleavy gives blood
Gov. Mike Dunleavy stopped by and gave a pint of blood at Blood Bank of Alaska this morning. The blood bank was getting low...
War Production 101
By ART CHANCE
I once taught labor relations to State supervisors and managers. After the movie, “Saving Private Ryan” was released, I started my class...
New mandate: All coming into Alaska must quarantine
14 DAYS OF TRYING TO ARREST AN INVISIBLE STOWAWAY
In a press conference that was brutally honest with Alaskans, the Dunleavy Administration today announced the...