Yearly Archives: 2020
The hits just keep on coming from the Anchorage Cabal
By CRAIG CAMPBELL
Watching the politically out-of-control Anchorage Assembly continue to denigrate the esteemed role of local government with their quest for power makes this...
California’s latest mask mandate — inside, outside, and while dining
California issued a new mask mandate this week: Whenever California's are outside their own homes, they must wear face masks any time when they...
Anchorage Assembly passes resolution asking Dunleavy for universal mask mandate
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution asking Gov. Mike Dunleavy to order a statewide mask mandate.
The only Assembly member who voted against...
Sen. Jay Kerttula dies in Juneau, age 92
Former Sen. Jalmar Kerttula, who was a legislator for 32 years representing Palmer, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Juneau. He was 92.
Kerttula, a...
Fagan: Outsiders manipulate Alaska elections, benefit Democrats
By DAN FAGAN
Lower-48 purveyors of dark money dumped close to $50 million into Alaska this election cycle hoping to accomplish three things: Buy a...
Pennsylvania orders people to wear masks inside homes
Pennsylvania has mandated that people wear face masks even in their own homes, if people are visiting their homes.
This should make Thanksgiving interesting...
Assembly extends mayor’s emergency powers, but did it really have enough votes?
CHARTER SAYS THEY NEED 8 VOTES; THEY HAD 7
For the sixth time this year, the Anchorage Assembly has extended the current emergency declaration, this...
Document drop: State says legislator’s probe into contracts is flawed
Commissioner of Administration Kelly Tshibaka has responded to a legislative probe directed by Rep. Zack Fields into contracts signed by her department.
In her letter,...
2020 was highest voter turnout in Alaska history
Alaskans turned out to vote in the General Election, and while the percentage doesn't seem high, the actual number of voters eclipsed all other...
Republican powerhouse Aaron Downing passes, 87
Aaron Downing, politically active in Alaska Republican Party politics, died of natural causes on Sunday, Nov. 15. He was 87, spending his final days...