Yearly Archives: 2021
Rick Whitbeck: Alaska’s long-term financial plan sits in the hands of many eco-left-backed legislators
By RICK WHITBECK / POWER THE FUTURE
If you look at the “bright side,” one good thing happened to Alaska’s economy this year. The American...
Republicans in District 8 unanimously endorse Tshibaka for Senate
The District 8 Republicans met on Tuesday and endorsed Kelly Tshibaka for U.S. Senate, bringing the number of organized districts endorsing her to 20...
Dunleavy puts $24 million of CARES Act funds, recharging Unemployment Trust Fund
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter announced that $24 million in unobligated federal CARES Act...
ADN lets attorney for Recall Dunleavy Committee bash governor in op-ed, without acknowledging writer’s role in recall
An opinion piece authored by one of the most rabid opponents of Gov. Mike Dunleavy appeared in the Anchorage Daily News, with no mention...
Alexander Dolitsky: Religious freedom is guarded by ethnic minorities in America
By ALEXANDER DOLITSKY
Ethnic minorities, religious refugees, and other groups segregated by a dominant society have developed and implemented strategies and tactics to protect their...
Fire rages near Chena Hot Springs, but owner says he’s as prepared as he can be with years of work after big 2004 fire
Bernie Karl, owner of the Chena Hot Springs resort, owns three firetrucks, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, track rigs, lots of hoses, sprinklers and he even...
Rise of the fakes: Gregg Brelsford, Republican for Congress
There are likely to be a lot of names on the primary ballot for Alaska's lone congressional seat next year. Congressman Don Young's name...
Legislature’s comprehensive fiscal plan working group first meeting is Wednesday
A joint special legislative working group to propose a "comprehensive fiscal plan" for the state's budget is on the legislative calendar for Wednesday at...
Chena Hot Springs evacuated as fire advances
Evacuations have begun for the Chena Hot Springs Resort and residences along Chena Hot Springs Road from Mile 48 to Mile 56.
The Munsun Creek...
Anchorage Assembly to hold hearings for Bronson’s fire chief, attorney, city manager
This week the Anchorage Assembly will hold work sessions, during which three of Mayor Dave Bronson's choices for his new municipal government will be...