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FEMA to Assist Alaska’s Storm-Ravaged North Slope Borough

Written by John Aronno After massive storms, Governor Walker announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be stepping in to assist the North Slope Borough. The post FEMA to...

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Ben Carson’s Rap Ad Has Nothing on Cathy Giessel

Written by John Aronno GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson isn't the only politician with a God awful rap song etched onto his resume. The post Ben Carson’s Rap Ad Has Nothing on Cathy Giessel appeared...

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Cementing the Cracks Anchorage’s Youth Too Often Fall Through

Written by John Aronno Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz will introduce a proposal to bring back the Anchorage Youth Commission. It might be worth it to go one step farther. The post Cementing the Cracks...

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New Report Finds Alaska Has Most Safeguards Against Corruption

Written by John Aronno A new report from the Center for Public Integrity ranks Alaska number one for safeguards against political corruption, but the report card isn't pretty. The post New Report Finds...

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Anchorage Assembly Gets Tough on Spice, They Hope

Written by John Aronno The Anchorage Assembly is taking another approach to the city's spice epidemic, upping the penalties exponentially for users and distributors of the drug. The post Anchorage...

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Five Reasons Why Restoring the Anchorage Youth Advisory Commission is a Good...

Written by John Aronno Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly took a major step in the direction of improving youth involvement in local politics. The post Five Reasons Why Restoring the Anchorage Youth...

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Fighting the Internet: ‘I’m 73 and Tired’

Written by John Aronno A "kids these days" chain email rant elicited a brilliant response from Anchorage school teacher Barb Clark in this edition of "Fighting the Internet." The post Fighting the...

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Gov. Walker Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Terror Attacks

Written by John Aronno Governor Bill Walker has ordered all state flags to be lowered in honor of the people of France and the victims of Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. The post Gov. Walker Orders...

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Governor Walker Clarifies Position on Syrian Refugees

Written by John Aronno Breaking from the trend of anti-refugee rhetoric and creative constitutional interpretations, Gov. Bill Walker clarified his position on Syrian refugees. The post Governor Walker...

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Mayor Berkowitz Unveils New Goals to Reduce Homelessness in Anchorage

Written by John Aronno A new homelessness action plan introduced by Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz is broad in scope, hopeful in outcomes, but slim on specifics. The post Mayor Berkowitz Unveils New...

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Anchorage First Lady Mara Kimmel Talks Refugees, Diversity in Eagle River

Written by John Aronno A scheduled talk about Anchorage's "Welcoming Cities" Initiative turned into a deeper discussion about the Syrian refugees crisis, and how it relates to immigration in Alaska....

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Donald Trump: Thanksgiving Nightmare

Written by John Aronno For many families, Thanksgiving can be rough. With Donald Trump in the picture, there's a good chance debates over wine will dial the awkward up to eleven. The post Donald Trump:...

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Mayor Berkowitz: Big Changes Coming to Downtown Transit Center

Written by John Aronno At a Tuesday press conference, ACDA head Andrew Halcro said the only way to solve the problems at the downtown transit center were to "shut it and gut it." The post Mayor...

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Opponents of Anchorage Non-Discrimination Law File Petition for Voter Referendum

Written by John Aronno Whether lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights are protected from workplace and housing discrimination in Anchorage is once again in question. The post Opponents of...

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Why the Referendum on Anchorage’s Anti-Discrimination Law Should Never Reach...

Written by John Aronno An obscure 1991 Alaska Supreme Court case highlights why the proposed referendum on Anchorage's anti-discrimination law should never reach the ballot. The post Why the Referendum...

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Anchorage Community Development Authority Offers First Glimpse of a Revamped...

Written by John Aronno The Anchorage Downtown Transit Center has become a hotbed for criminal activity housed in aging infrastructure. The ACDA has big plans on how to fix that. The post Anchorage...

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Fate of Repeal Effort Targeting Anchorage Anti-Discrimination Law Unsure

Written by John Aronno A petition to put a repeal vote on Anchorage's anti-discrimination law was rejected last week, but it's doubtful we've seen the last of it. The post Fate of Repeal Effort...

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New Documentary Highlights Climate Change in Kivalina, Newtok

Written by John Aronno A new Al Jazeera documentary asks: Where do you go when forces beyond your control take your home? The post New Documentary Highlights Climate Change in Kivalina, Newtok appeared...

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A New Year, a Farewell to a Friend

Written by John Aronno Losing a loved pet is never easy, but it helps to remember the memories. Those are the most important part. Especially the funny ones. The post A New Year, a Farewell to a Friend...

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Reel Big Fish Welcome Anchorage to 2016, Anchorage Approves

Written by John Aronno Anchorage rang in the new year with the help of ska-punk legends Reel Big Fish. And it was awesome. The post Reel Big Fish Welcome Anchorage to 2016, Anchorage Approves appeared...

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