Monthly Archives: June, 2021
Rep. Jim Jordan to FBI director Wray: ‘Why did you take the Homer couple’s copy of the Constitution?’
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio grilled FBI Director Christopher Wray about why, during a raid of a Homer, Alaska home belonging to a pair...
Breaking: Grand jury indicts former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux for voter fraud
A grand jury indictment against former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux was announced today by the Alaska Department of Law.
Earlier this year, two misdemeanor election-tampering charges...
Unanimous: Anchorage Republican Women resolve to support Tshibaka for Senate
At the annual salad lunch of the Anchorage Republican Women's Club, a powerhouse subset of the Alaska Republican Party, a unanimously supported resolution was...
Legislative update: A tax is on the table, and a new ‘dividend fund’ plan is heard, conference committee stagnates
House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday heard alternative plans to the governor's proposal to put the Permanent Fund dividend matter before voters.
Sen. Natasha von...
Alaska joins 17-state coalition to fight climate change lawsuit by Earth Guardians
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has joined a 17-state coalition of attorneys general to intervene in Juliana v. United States, a lawsuit brought on...
Kelly Tshibaka launches digital ad campaign over 435 days before 2022 primary election
It's evident that Kelly Tshibaka means business about running for U.S. Senate against Sen. Lisa Murkowski. This week, online ads for the Republican's candidacy...
Acting in Anchorage: LaFrance takes over as acting chair, Constant becomes acting vice chair of Assembly
Anchorage Assemblywoman Suzanne LaFrance of South Anchorage is the new acting chair of the Assembly, while Chris Constant of downtown has become acting vice...
Warren Buffett major investors land in Juneau, talk with governor about Alaska energy potential
Berkshire Hathaway executives flew into Juneau to scout the state for investment potential for energy, logistics, ports, and the cargo hub of the Ted...
Tim Barto: Why are people not working?
By TIM BARTO
Employers want to hire employees but can’t get people to apply for or accept the jobs. This phenomenon is unknown in American history,...
Way-back machine: What voters advised lawmakers in 1999 when asked about using Permanent Fund for state budget
In 1999, an advisory question was placed on the fall statewide ballot, asking voters if they wanted to use a portion of the Alaska...