Yearly Archives: 2020

Westerdam heads to Juneau early, but no passengers

Suzanne Downing - March 4, 2020 21

SHIP HAS NO VIRUS, BUT ONE BUSINESS OWNER IS MAD The first cruise ship of the season in Juneau wasn't expected until April 24 with...

House passes a ‘play it safe’ budget, but no dividend yet

Suzanne Downing - March 3, 2020 7

After hours of amendments, most of which failed, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a $4.5 billion operating budget. The document now goes to the...

Just say ‘no’ to politically driven recall petition

Suzanne Downing - March 3, 2020 18

By CYNTHIA HENRY We need your help. Alaska is facing an important political issue that could change the course of our great state. I have...

Democrats, media win: Penney cancels Dunleavy contract to develop business

Suzanne Downing - March 3, 2020 19

After weeks of badgering by Democrats in the Legislature, the rainmaker hired to lead a business development effort for the State of Alaska has...

Bernie supporters advise weaponizing virus against Trump supporters

Suzanne Downing - March 3, 2020 33

'TYPHOID MARY' VOWS TO 'EXECUTE PLAN' Facebook hasn't yet suspended the account of one Alaska-based "Justin Boot" for suggesting to readers that if they contract...

Fuel tax hike passes Senate, now for House consideration

Suzanne Downing - March 2, 2020 15

Senate Bill 115, doubling the tax on gasoline for motorists, passed the Senate today 12-5, with Republicans and Democrats lining up on each side...

Gov. Dunleavy adds millions to deal with COVID-19 virus

Suzanne Downing - March 2, 2020 6

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has requested the Legislature appropriate $4 million in State funding, which would release receipt authority for $9 million in additional federal...

Sickly start to recall petition kickoff drive across Alaska

Suzanne Downing - March 2, 2020 33

Not surprisingly, Juneau reported a robust turnout for the signature gathering on the Recall Dunleavy petition over the weekend. Both at Centennial Hall and...

Under pressure, chief justice recuses from recall question

Suzanne Downing - March 2, 2020 17

BUT WILL JUSTICE WINFREE DO THE SAME? After two weeks of pressure, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger has recused himself from hearing the...

PETA wins as Alaska Airlines backs out of Iditarod race

Suzanne Downing - March 2, 2020 114

DOG-SHAPED VEGAN CHOCOLATES SENT TO AIRLINES AS THANKS PETA protesters have pressured Alaska Airlines to discontinue its support of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, a...

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Day 15 of Alaska’s ballot counting: RCV repeal tightens again, Begich and Trump gain ground

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