Recently, the Department of Revenue (DOR) has been publishing updates (what it labels…… Read More

“He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man.” – Dr. Samuel Johnson Halfway through the sauce-smothered turkey leg, it becomes increasingly obvious that I’ve made a mistake. I’ve severed the wrong supportive … Read More

For those of you not on “Alaska Twitter:” congratulations on preserving your scarce time and mental health. For those of you who are: my god. Fresh on the heels of driving Libby Bakalar off of the platform on charges of improper … Read More

September is nearly here, which means snow will be on the ground in a matter of months. Enjoy what’s left of summer while you can! The second round of tabulation for the special general election for U.S House will take … Read More

Additional details about Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Mayor Charlie Pierce’s abrupt resignation have been provided by KPB Attorney Sean Kelley. In an email sent today, Kelley provided a contract with the law firm Ashburn & Mason and the KPB…… Read More

Today, Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Mayor Charlie Pierce announced he is resigning as mayor to focus…… Read More

One of the criticisms we hear most often about this column is that we focus too much on the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). The reason that we write so…… Read More

Earlier this month, Anchorage Health Department Director Joe Gerace resigned his post following a string of allegations that Gerace had fabricated much of his resume, including key information about his education and military service. Gerace, who led Anchorage’s homelessness response, … Read More

Recently, a visiting presenter to Anchorage gave a talk that resonated with the Anchorage business community and many local leaders. Hosted by the AEDC, Roger Brooks, author…… Read More

The primary has come and gone, though absentee ballots are still coming in. There were a few big surprises, mostly in State Senate races. But the biggest surprise was Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R – Alaska) strong performance among a field … Read More