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Yearly Archives: 2022

House speaker calls a recess after three members refuse to wear face masks

The House floor session on Monday came to an abrupt end after Speaker Louise Stutes, who arrived late, gaveled in and then immediately called...

Masks required again in House of Representatives

Numerous Democratic legislative staffers attended a Sham Jam fundraiser for an LGBTQ cause at the Red Dog Saloon on March 26, and have now...

Chicago City Council bans city investment in oil, gas, coal

The Chicago City Council has voted to ban city investments in coal, oil, and even gas companies. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city's treasurer...

Avalanche blasting complete above Hiland Road

Mitigation efforts for the Hiland Road avalanche are complete and were successful, the Anchorage Mayor's Office reported late Sunday afternoon. Those who were evacuated...

Breaking: Palmer Chamber of Commerce reverses, and Colony Days is back, ‘Braided River Festival’ is out

Four board members of the Palmer Chamber of Commerce were said to have quit the board, and by Sunday morning the chamber board --...

Businesses say they feel ambushed and residents are furious with Palmer Chamber of Commerce after ‘Colony Days Festival’ erased from history

Business owners in Palmer and leaders around Alaska responded with shock and dismay when the Palmer Chamber of Commerce announced its decision last week...

Mayor makes Hiland Road avalanche disaster declaration

Anchorage officials continue to coordinate operations at an avalanche the area of the Hiland Road in Eagle River. Mayor Dave Bronson, City Manager Amy...

Jesse Bjorkman files for Senate, raising speculation that Kenai’s Sen. Peter Micciche may be out this cycle

A member of the Kenai Borough Assembly has filed for Alaska Senate for Senate Seat D, previously known as Senate Seat O. Jesse Bjorkman, a...

Zaletel enjoys use of fire department backdrop for her sign-waving campaign, with balloons tied to city truck!

Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel managed to get a fire truck parked right behind her at her sign-waving event on Friday evening at the corner of...

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