Why I am taking on the FBI, my former employer
December 11, 2024
The road map for reporting and investigating allegations of misconduct, policy abuses, and potential criminal violations within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is…
Community Voices
Alaska should eliminate all sales taxes on gold and silver
Matthew Cortez May 3, 2025
As inflation cuts into Alaskans’ savings, individuals and businesses are actively seeking ways to protect their hard-earned money. Lawmakers in Alaska have reintroduced a popular bill seeking to further align Alaska with the U.S. Constitution as it pertains to...
Alaska’s leaders should pass the common sense Credit Card Competition Act
Korey Ferguson
March 26, 2025
Daniel Volland for Anchorage Assembly District 1: A champion for housing, business, and community
Bryce Coryell
March 24, 2025
Senators Murkowski and Sullivan: FBI Anchorage’s misconduct is critical for confirming Kash Patel
Tyler Vose
February 1, 2025
How property tax assessments are done in the Mat-Su Borough
Representative Kevin McCabe
December 27, 2024
Former FBI agent details retaliation from Anchorage office
Tyler Vose December 1, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), long perceived as the premier law enforcement agency in the world and a paragon of justice and accountability,…
Why I am supporting Ted Eischeid for House District 22
Ken Varee October 31, 2024
Recently, Stephanie Taylor urged voters in East Anchorage to not “let special interests buy your vote.” As a longtime resident of…
House District 22: Don’t let special interests buy your voice
Stephanie Taylor October 16, 2024
As a 50+ year resident of Anchorage, I’ve seen a few constants in this state: fireweed blooming in summer, non-stop construction on the Seward…
The VET PFAS Act, a safety net for veterans and their families in Alaska
Jonathan Sharp October 16, 2024
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are life-saving chemicals that invisibly jeopardized the health of U.S. military firefighters for decades when the Department of National...
Anchorage Assembly lifts jaywalking ordinance, pedestrian deaths spike
Keith McCormick October 2, 2024
This year Anchorage has witnessed a tragic, unsettling, and statistically significant rise in pedestrian fatalities. Deaths that serve as a grim reminder of failed...
Anchorage’s inaction on homelessness
Keith McCormick September 24, 2024
As trash plagued encampments continue to proliferate in our city’s public spaces, it has become clearer than ever that Anchorage’s homelessness problem has reached…
Prop 2 will damage Alaska tourism statewide: Vote no to keep this sustainable industry healthy
Jillian Simpson September 20, 2024
As the CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, I’m proud to represent the thousands of small businesses, families, and individuals who make up...
Out-of-state interests are undermining Alaska’s elections
Mikaela Emswiler September 13, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, the Alaska Democrat Party is now expressing disdain over the ranked-choice voting system (RCV) with the same fervor...
When egos clash: A look at the Tyreek Hill traffic stop incident
Terre Gales September 12, 2024
For some reason, traffic stops expose the raw tensions of authority and power dynamics in America, and the recent incident involving NFL star Tyreek...
Turn the car around, Julia: on performative helplessness and the future of Anchorage
Spenaardvark July 8, 2024
Anchorage welcomed a new mayor on July 1. This little animal (along with a majority of the city's voting public) breathed a long-awaited sigh...
Understanding the economic impact of Alaska’s dealer-friendly legislation
Steve Pociask June 12, 2024
In Alaska, much like the rest of the country, people rely on their cars for everything: commuting to work, grocery shopping, accessing…
Finding common ground with our mayor
Meg Zaletel May 23, 2024
The Assembly didn’t run for mayor.
Effective local government is all about finding common ground to prosper and doing our best to solve…
SB 115 is the right way to fix healthcare access in Alaska
Christopher Dietrich May 10, 2024
As a dedicated member of the PA community and a medical practitioner deeply invested in Alaskan healthcare, I strongly support Senate Bill 115, which...
SB 115 is the wrong way to fix healthcare access in Alaska
Thomas Quimby May 6, 2024
Healthcare today is more complex and complicated than ever before. Rapidly evolving science and technology mean that we have more options than ever for...