Monthly Archives: August, 2021
Nursing students to be ‘withdrawn’ from Charter College if they don’t take the jab
Hospitals and clinics across the state of Alaska need more health professionals. But at Charter College in Anchorage, where medical workers can get training...
Fired by her doctor for saying ‘no’ to vaccine
Courtney Chavez is not an anti-vaxxer. She made sure her children were immunized and she also had her shots, whenever they were required. But...
Former Rep. Les Gara files for governor
Les Gara, former Democratic Party House representative for downtown Anchorage, has filed a letter of intent to run for governor.
Gara served in the House...
Rick Whitbeck: Alaska should have known better
By RICK WHITBECK / POWER THE FUTURE
Alaska should have known better than to be bullish on a development project when Judge Sharon Gleason is...
Breaking: Alaska Supreme Court approves recall for Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel
The Alaska Supreme Court issued a speedy ruling today, allowing the recall of Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel to be on an October special election ballot....
Governor provides budget bill with funding for $2,350 PFD, scholarships
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a budget bill Thursday to provide for a $2,350 Permanent Fund Dividend and fully fund Alaska’s student scholarship programs.
Following...
Fish on! Rep. Rasmussen plays while House Republicans in Juneau wait for legislators to return to Capitol for special session
All 18 House Minority Republicans have been in Juneau working all week on budget documents and trying to help craft fiscal policy with the...
Juneau Community Foundation donates Assembly Building to Legislature
An historic Art Deco-style building close to the Alaska Capitol is the latest donation to the state by the Juneau Community Foundation.
The Legislative Council...
House Republicans say they’re unsatisfied with lack of progress in third special session
“We spent the last month working, in good faith, to build consensus and find a path forward.” - Rep. Kevin McCabe, Big Lake
The Alaska...
Randall Burns is new president of Retired Public Employees Association
The executive board of the Alaska Retired Public Employees Association appointed Randall Burns as president "for the time being" at a special meeting Aug....