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Anchorage

Bronson stretches the truth and fear-mongers over ‘wokeness’

In Anchorage's mayoral run-off, Mayor Bronson ramps up fear-mongering, while LaFrance stresses collaboration over divisive rhetoric in bid for mayoral seat.
Opinion

OPINION: AIDEA are losers. It’s time to cut their funding.

For decades, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has operated with impunity. It’s steadily chipped away at legislative oversight and lost big on...
News

Leaked email fallout exposes rift in Permanent Fund board

Wednesday's Alaska Permanent Fund Board of Trustees meeting went beyond email security.
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: Multidisciplinary artist Brianna Toomer premiers first solo exhibition

Born and raised in Anchorage, Brianna Toomer's solo exhibition, “Memories, Entre Then and Now,” is on display at Akela Space through May 31. The photo exhibit will feature polaroids, 35-millimeter and disposable film.
Education

Legislature rejects long-time public school critic for Board of Education seat

On Tuesday, legislators soundly rejected the appointment of Bob Griffin to the Board of Education with a 21-39 vote.
News

This oil platform stopped pumping 30 years ago. Alaska still won’t make the owner tear it down

Removing all the offshore oil infrastructure from Cook Inlet could cost $1 billion. But some platforms have sat idle for decades, as inspectors say they're in an "advanced state of disrepair."
News

Alaska House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority did not identify specific projects or a timeline for spending
Economy

Senate committee narrowly approves tax on certain oil companies

An amendment endorsed by the Senate Resources Committee last week could potentially bring Alaska up to $175 million annually in oil and gas revenue.
Commentary

Fairbanks schools deserve our support

This election is also about saving our schools, the quality of which has everything to do with what kind of future Fairbanks will enjoy or endure.
Elections

Alaska Senate rolls out omnibus elections bill, including same-day voter registration

In a sign of the legislative session's dwindling days, the Senate has rolled out an omnibus elections bill that combines pieces from other bills. The...
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