Yearly Archives: 2021
Daniel Smith: Predictions for 2022
By DANIEL SMITH
This is the time of year when one is inclined to reflect on the events of the past 12 months or more. From...
Actress Betty White, known for comedic roles, also served war effort in WWII
Actress Betty White, a beloved comedian who began acting at the age of eight, died on Dec. 31, 2021 at the age of 99....
CDC says don’t cruise due to Omicron
On New Year's Eve, hundreds of thousands of people crowded together in stadiums to watch football games, as they have all season. They yelled,...
At midnight on Friday, you can file for your 2022 Permanent Fund dividend
When the clock strikes midnight, one of the first thing many Alaskans do is have a glass of champagne -- and then file for...
Start your engines: ATVs to be allowed on many state roads on Jan. 1
At midnight on Jan. 1, 2022, Alaskans will be able to legally drive their all-terrain vehicles on many of the state's roads, as a...
Liberal white women’s cartel? Anchorage human resources director widens requirements for library director to allow diverse applicants
The director of Human Resources for Anchorage has changed the requirements for the position of Director of Libraries. The requirements no longer say a...
Breaking: Mayor Bronson asks Assembly to change Muni charter so Municipal Clerk is elected position, not appointed
Should the Anchorage Municipal Clerk be elected?
The Clerk now reports to the Anchorage Assembly. Among her duties, including helping the Assembly keep track of...
Ghislaine Maxwell, gal pal to former owner of ADN, guilty on 5 sex-trafficking charges
It took the jury five days to deliver five guilty verdicts on sex-trafficking charges brought against Ghislaine Maxwell, who groomed and delivered young girls...
FAA warned by doctors in letter describing vaccine hazard, health, FAA violations
A group of doctors and others have penned a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration, explaining a problem that they've identified with the Covid-19...
Anchorage reapportionment draft maps are posted, and have some big changes
The first draft set of maps for the Municipality of Anchorage’s reapportionment have been released by the Anchorage Assembly. It can be found at...