The Alaska Landmine has obtained an emergency order, signed by North Slope Borough Mayor Harry Brower, that orders the seizure of all RavnAir assets located on the North Slope. The order can be seen…… Read More
COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle as well as society. The Capitol is empty as most legislators and staff have returned to their homes. Some have decided to stay and hunker down in Juneau. I have also decided to … Read More
Welcome to this week’s 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
The group supporting the Anchorage alcohol tax proposal, Yes for a Safe, Healthy Anchorage, has reported over $250,000 in contributions since…… Read More
Saturday night my mind was racing. It had been 14 days since I had entered the Flying Dog Hostel in the Miraflores district in Lima, Peru, trapped with over 20 others from around the world. Flights were starting to happen … Read More
Ok, so today it’s the Monday Minefield. After an incredibly long and tiring Friday and Saturday in the Capitol, I took a break yesterday. A lot happened this week in the legislature. You have likely read or heard about most … Read More
In a daring last minute move, Senator Peter Micciche (R – Soldotna) has pledged a one year supply of alcohol to all members of the Alaska Legislature if they pass Senate Bill (SB) 52 before the legislature adjourns. SB 52 … Read More
If you read the news you are probably aware that on Monday the State Senate voted to give Alaskans an extra $1,000 stimulus dividend. This would be in addition to the $1,000 dividend the legislature has already included in the … Read More
The tourism industry felt the effects of COVID-19 shutdowns early on after cruise lines announced they would postpone trips to Alaska. Thousands of Alaskans lost their jobs this month, including me. Last summer I worked as a tour sales…… Read More
Following a crash in oil prices and the collapse of the stock market, House Republicans have unveiled a new fiscal plan: pray for high oil prices. In a press conference held in a local church, House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt … Read More