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Letter: Presidential debate
Did I watch the presidential debate on Thursday night? No. Did I need to? Also no. One candidate is a little older, and maybe not as exciting or revolutionary as he could be. The other candidate is a convicted felon, sexual predator, liar and, most importantly, would plunge our country into a fascist hellscape.Whatever you think of President Joe Biden, Donald Trump will be worse. Worse for the United States, worse for Alaska, worse for anyone but Trump. So this November, make sure to vote for President Biden. If you don’t, it may be the last time you get to vote.
Letter: Public bathroom politics
Before the mayoral election, I predicted that if Suzanne LaFrance won, those $500,000 bathrooms would be built. Sure enough, they will be. The voters clearly said “no” to the bathrooms. Despite the excuses by the Assembly supporters saying voters were turned off by the name, they were mad that this dumb idea was even brought up. It was clear the plan was to spend an outrageous $500,000 each for these units.
Reducing the stigma of mental illness one case at a time
The road to recovery from mental illness can be long and difficult. But a Palmer nonprofit organization is doing its part to ease that journey for Mat-Su residents. Daybreak Inc. has been providing comprehensive case management services to the community since 1988. Its efforts to help adults with a diagnosed mental illness aim to help them live a more complete and largely self-sufficient lifestyle.
Noel Wien's historic flight
One hundred years ago Noel Wien and Bill Yunker made aviation history when they flew an open cockpit biplane from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Keep in mind when reading these article that at the time they made this first commercial distance flight they had zero navigational equipment, no viable airstrips between the two cities had been built, and forest fires had smoke clouding the way for the Nenana-Fairbanks leg of their amazing journey.
25 Best Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a beautiful vacation destination, offering stunning views, great museums, coffee shops diverse cultural attractions and unique wildlife. Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a longer vacation, this stunning city is a must-visit at least once in your life. Anchorage, AK Weekend Itinerary:. Plan:. Seattle to...
Coghill River Sockeye Salmon Limits Increased
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is increasing the bag and possession limits for sockeye salmon in the Coghill River drainage to 12 fish per day, 24 in possession, with no size limit, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The limit for other salmon, except king, coho, and sockeye salmon, remains at six per day, 12 in possession, with no size limit.
Ravn Alaska CEO Resigns, Affiliate New Pacific's Asia Routes In Doubt
The CEO of Ravn Alaska, the regional airline operating flights across the state of Alaska, abruptly announced his departure on July 1, casting doubt on stalled plans to launch an affiliate transpacific carrier. Rob McKinney had been attempting since 2021 to establish a Ravn affiliate carrier to operate Boeing 757-200...
Riding Alaska’s Iconic Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway
The Glenn Highway in Alaska is not just a roadway—it's a lifeline connecting the bustling urban center of Anchorage to the serene wilderness of the last frontier. Stretching approximately 135 miles from Anchorage to Glennallen, this iconic highway traverses some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth, making it a favorite for motorcyclists.
Anchorage to host exhibit honoring fallen soldiers
The "Eyes of Freedom" memorial exhibit, featuring the poignant "Silent Battle" sculpture, will visit Anchorage in July 2024 to honor the memory of Lance Cpl Grant Fraser, a fallen Marine of the Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Reconnaissance Battalion. He was from Anchorage. This exhibit, which travels nationwide to honor fallen military personnel, will be displayed at three Anchorage locations:
Building, property donated to Older Persons Action Group
A building and property have been donated to nonprofit Older Persons Action Group, Inc. (OPAG), a statewide organization that advocates for Alaska seniors. The Amundsen House at 810 8th St. in downtown Anchorage was an Alaskan territorial days landmark that transitioned through numerous owners and businesses, but has been vacant and boarded since a fire last year. A backhoe and supporting crew from Alaska Demolitions tore down the two-story structure on May 30.
Alaska’s Mac Swanson taken in 7th round of NHL Draft by Pittsburgh Penguins
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage-born skater Mac Swanson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round — 207th overall — in the 2024 NHL Draft Saturday after a dominant season in junior hockey where he was named the USHL’s Player of the Year. The 18-year-old...
RurAL CAP's first Senior Companion volunteer
Sassa Alexandria Dunn was born October of 1933 and given the Yupi'k name Amarchuli by her mom, Nanny Franklin, and dad, George Andrew. When she was just three years old Sassa's mom passed away and she was raised by her grandma. Sassa remembers having a beautiful childhood filled with laughter, stories and family. Her favorite memories are from her time at fish camp on the Igushik River.
24 mushers sign up for Iditarod 2025 on opening day
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - On the first day to sign up for the 2025 Iditarod, 24 mushers signed up either online or in-person at the race’s headquarters in Wasilla. The field, so far, includes 11 rookies and one past champion. NameLocationStatus. Riley DycheBig LakeVeteran. Josi ThyrFairbanksVeteran. Jenny RoddewigFairbanksRookie. Jason...
The Sunday Minefield – June 30, 2024
I can’t believe June is already over! Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) announced his vetoes and unceremoniously signed the operating and capital budgets into law on Friday afternoon. Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance will be sworn in tomorrow at a ceremony at Town Square Park that starts at noon. The deadline to withdraw from the primary was yesterday. A last minute withdrawal left yet another House incumbent unopposed, taking the total to eight. In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit’s decisions holding that enforcing anti-camping ordinances on city property constituted cruel and unusual punishment under the U.S. Constitution. And the Alaska Supreme Court reversed Judge Zeman’s ruling that the correspondence program is unconstitutional.
Top recruits: Lumen Christi’s Kadale Williams finds home at CMU after breakout 2023 campaign
---- Last summer something clicked for the Lumen Christi football team. Coming off a 2022 Division 7 state title but needing to replace some key players on offense, the Titans slotted in Kadale Williams to see more playing time at running back, after he had primarily been a defensive back as a sophomore.
Hitting the trail together
"Are you two doing okay back there?" my friend, Cindy, and I were being asked by one of our hiking group. "Yes, fine," we replied as we brought up the rear on a hike back in July 2004. We were on the Caribou Creek Trail off the Nabesna Road, near the Tok Cut-Off Highway. Cindy and I were in our 40s, while the ages of the other women hikers from Anchorage ranged from 55 to 74.
Incoming Anchorage mayor LaFrance takes part in parade featuring antisemitic-shouting by ‘Queers for Palestine’
On Saturday, June 29, the annual Anchorage festivities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer, pansexual, asexual, intersex, two-spirit — and their friends and children — took place in downtown Anchorage, capping off “Pride Month” promotion of LGBTQ+ identifying Alaskans. Unlike parades in other cities across the...
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