Yearly Archives: 2021
Another Misty Fjords plane crash, but all survive this time
The Coast Guard rescued two people from a plane crash Saturday 40 miles southeast of Ketchikan late Saturday afternoon.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from...
Arguable: Is the state’s rural energy subsidy fund special and protected, or part of the general fund?
It's a simple concept: The Alaska Constitution allows no special carve-out funds besides the General Fund, the Permanent Fund, and the Constitutional Budget Reserve,...
White House celebrated ‘Pride Month’ in June but ignored Purple Heart Day
The clock struck midnight on Aug. 8 Eastern Time, and Aug. 7 had passed without an official White House recognition of Purple Heart Day....
Alaska Life Hack: How to navigate Canada’s rigorous new entry requirement
Let's say you want to drive to Haines or Skagway from Anchorage next week. On Monday, the Canadian border is opening up for those...
Walker World, other politicos spotted in Ketchikan
Former Gov. Bill Walker was spotted in Ketchikan today with his former chief of staff Scott Kendall, giving additional fuel to the rumor that...
Anchorage mayor speaks out against masking students in schools
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on Friday ended his silence about the mask mandate on all students and staff in Anchorage Public Schools.
Although his...
Donald Trump Jr. jumps in, supports Kelly Tshibaka for Senate
In June, it was President Donald Trump's endorsement. In July, it was the Alaska Republican Party endorsement. Now, Donald Trump Jr. is supporting Kelly...
Facing confirmation headwinds, mayor’s health department director resigns
They can't fire you if you quit.
The Anchorage Health Department Director has decided to withdraw from his appointment rather than be voted down by...
Susan Fischetti: Murkowski must continue to oppose Big Labor bill
By SUSAN FISCHETTI
Democrats in Congress are once again pushing radical proposals that would hurt the average Alaska worker and decimate small businesses.
This time, Senate...
Incoming: Ambassador of the Netherlands
A delegation from the Netherlands will be in Alaska, Aug. 10-12.
André Haspels, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States,...