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Yearly Archives: 2022

Mayor Bronson says no more federal mask mandate on city buses in Anchorage, school district makes them optional

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced on Tuesday that with the lifting of the federal mandate, the Municipality of Anchorage no longer requires face masks...

Bob Bird: Alaskan Independence Party convention, a chance to learn about unique political movement

By BOB BIRD             In Alaska’s political history, the Alaskan Independence Party holds a unique place. Founded by the embittered genius Joe Vogler in the early...

Palmer voters head to the polls to decide whether to recall three council members of ‘MatSu Moms for Social Justice’

Three members of the Palmer City Council who violated the Open Meetings Act will face their fate with voters in Palmer today, in a...

Charlie Pierce: Poorly managed bycatch is an Alaska tragedy

By CHARLIE PIERCE During my visits with communities throughout Alaska a number of concerns are discussed.  One major concern, common to many communities is the effect...

Occupy Anchorage: George Martinez states he’ll run for Eastside Assembly seat in 2023

The Anchorage Assembly could shift further to the left next year: Anchorage's George Martinez, who worked in the administration of Mayor Ethan Berkowitz and...

Alaska Airlines, United, Delta drop mask mandate

Alaska Airlines announced today that face coverings on its flights are now optional. "Face masks have been like boarding passes for nearly two years —...

Polling: Alan Gross quickly tested his popularity before filing for Congress at end of March

Change Research, a San Francisco polling firm, helped candidate Alan Gross test his mettle before he filed for office for the Alaska congressional seat...

Does a Trump endorsement help or hurt this year?

With former President Donald Trump endorsing three different statewide races in Alaska this year, some political analysts wonder if it will help or hurt...

Breaking: Federal judge strikes down Biden mask mandate for travelers

A federal judge in Florida has declared the Biden Administration’s mask mandate for airplanes and other public transportation to be illegal. The case was brought...

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