Ballots for the next Municipal election will arrive in our mailboxes in just a few weeks. As voters, we face an important decision about whom we elect to lead Anchorage for the coming years. Forrest Dunbar is a capable, experienced leader.… Read More

In the aftermath of a bizarre floor speech from Representative Zack Fields (D – Anchorage), in which he wished Representative Sara Rasmussen (R – Anchorage) a happy birthday by saying he and his colleagues had bought her a pair of … Read More

We’re almost halfway into the “90-day” legislative session. Things got weird this week in the Capitol. Between Representative Zack Fields‘ (D – Anchorage) bizarre sweatpants speech and most legislative meetings being cancelled at the end of the week because a … Read More

Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) announced today he tested positive for Covid-19 after being exposed to someone with Covid on Saturday. Dunleavy attended an Alaska Outdoor Council (AOC) event at Raven Hall in Palmer on Saturday night.… Read More

What a week. The House finally organized, but not before a ton of drama. Next week will be much busier in the Capitol because House committees will finally start meeting. It only took four weeks! Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R – … Read More

Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in…… Read More

Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) released a scathing letter of rebuke to Senator Lora Reinbold (R – Eagle River), accusing Reinbold of repeatedly spreading misinformation and wasting state resources with illegitimate inquiries related to Covid-19 and…… Read More

Representative Sara Rasmussen (R – Anchorage) confirmed she left the newly formed 19-member House Republican Minority, leaving them at 18. She has not committed to joining the newly formed 21-member Majority Coalition. Though it’s unlikely…… Read More

It’s Valentine’s Day! Shout out to all my fellow singles who don’t have to stress out about another American consumerist day. It’s was two years ago today when Representative Bryce Edgmon (I – Dillingham) was re-elected Speaker of the House, … Read More

Zach Freeman, who worked as the House Republican Minority press secretary from December 31, 2018 to January 18, 2021, won a communications contract from the Department of Administration while he was still employed by the Alaska Legislature.… Read More