Debate Day: Who will land first punch on Trump?
Also, a champion for children draws hundreds to Alaska events
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Breaking: Dunleavy endorses Trump
Alaska’s governor and the former president have had a good working relationship, and it worked well for Alaska during the four years of Trump presidency. So, why not?
Debate specs
The first presidential debate can be seen late this afternoon on Fox News and the Fox Business Network. You can also see it on Fox Nation streaming and digital platforms – and Rumble. The debate, which takes place in Milwaukee, is a two-hour format that begins at 5 p.m. Alaska Time and is moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
North Dakota Gov. Doug J. Burgum went to the emergency room for an injury suffered while playing basketball with staffers in Milwaukee before today’s debates, putting his appearance on the stage in question. Might there only be seven on stage? Will he need to sit? (Burgum who? The North Dakota governor’s poll average is 0.4%, says FiveThirtyEight.)
Meanwhile, Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson will be on Twitter at this link.
Dr. Ben Carson draws huge crowds
In Anchorage and in the Valley, Dr. Ben Carson read a children’s book aloud to both young and old, attended multiple events and touched the lives of many hundreds of people. At his evening lecture in Anchorage, he drew a big crowd, and he visited Holy Rosary Academy and Mountain City Christian Academy.
Anchorage School District made history, becoming the only district in the nation to refuse his offer to speak to an assembly.
The takeaway: Thank-you cards are due to Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, because he made the Carson visit an undeniable success by petulantly refusing to allow him on campuses. Send a thank you note here.
Alaska Airlines jet badly damaged on landing during Hilary
The storm and the plane had an rock-and-roll time on the runway at Santa Ana’s John Wayne Airport. The left engine rested on the taxiway and the plane was stuck. Watch the video from a passenger, sparks flying and all, in an unforgettable landing.
Federal officials visit Alaska but state officials largely cut out of meetings
She’s back! We spotted Mary Peltola at a photo op at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. So she will probably be at the Kenai Classic today.
Alexander Archipelago wolf stays off endangered species list
The environmentalists did their darnedest to get the Southeast Alaska wolf listed, but even the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service couldn’t go there. Also, read what Scientific American said about the wolfe in a 2015 in an eco-planted story.
Comment of the day
“How do you know you’ve encountered one? All the hair on your body stands on end, the Tongass gets a bit quieter, and you find scat or prints about 15 min later.” — Masked Avenger, writing about Alexander Archipelago wolf stays off endangered list.
Comings and goings
Stacy Pense is the new Regional Special Assistant for Senator Murkowski in her Fairbanks office.
KSRM's Matt Wilson will be inducted into the Alaska Broadcasters Association Hall Of Fame on Nov. 17, as the 76th member since the list was established in 1985.
Question of the Week: Trump or GOP debate?
This day in history
Aug. 23, 1904, snow chains for tires were patented by Harry D. Weed in Canastota, N.Y. Weed received U.S. Patent 0,768,495 for his "Grip-Tread for Pneumatic Tires."
Recent filings for office
Danny Suiter filed for Bethel City Council
Mikayla Miller filed for Bethel City Council
John Thomas Lloyd filed for Bethel City Council
Mark Springer filed for Bethel City Council
John B. Coghill Jr filed for Fairbanks Northstar Borough (did not report what office)
French-Canadian sentenced for attempting to poison Trump in 2020
She was entering the United States from Canada with guns and ammo when she was arrested. Her sentence for the ricin attempt? Check it out.
Eagle River group files paperwork to detach from Municipality of Anchorage
The Local Boundary Commission now has the application, and if it’s approved, it would go to the voters.
House committees issue subpoenas to uncover FBI, IRS special treatment of Hunter Biden
There are several senior officials on the list that the committees have subpoenaed to answer the question that has to be asked: Were they told to stand down?
Passing: Diane Louise Winchester
She was born in the territory and raised to become a talented singer, businesswoman, mother, grandmother and loving partner to Jerry Winchester. Read about her remarkable life here.
Columns
Jamie Allard: Superintendent fails a key test of leadership
Anchorage schools are failing our students, and Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt just failed them even more.
Linda Boyle: Parents, take time to learn about Covid shots for kids
Before you jump headlong into giving your child the newest shot on the block, read up about the real dangers of the shot, vs. the dangers of the illness for kids.
Brooke Cusack: We can, and we must unleash Alaska’s energy
A young Alaskan makes the case for all of our futures.
Win Gruening: Juneau Assembly transparency fail, part II
The Assembly doubled down on its lack of transparency as evidenced by the recent city manager “search and selection.” We are told that the process was a “rigorous” nation-wide search that selected the most qualified candidate. But how can the public be assured of that since the entire process was conducted in executive session?
Downing: Dr. Carson doesn’t fit the woke agenda of Anchorage schools
Who would not want an inspirational speaker to have an assembly with the lowest-performing school in the city? Step right up, Anchorage School Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, who doesn’t want Ben Carson anywhere near his schools.
David Boyle: Family Partnership principal resigns
The parents at Family Partnership Charter School were told that the district would support them during the change to a correspondence school. It’s all been a lie.
Rick Whitbeck: New Alaska group says ending oil and gas is the goal
But then, that always has been the goal of the eco-left, right?
Tim Barto: Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks is changing players’ lives
Fourteen wins and 25 losses does not make the type of record the Chinooks wanted to post in the Alaska Baseball League this past summer. But author Tim Barto explains why this season was a huge success for young men from Chugiak-Eagle River.
Alaska oil: $87.70
Henry Hub gas: $2.55
Alaska North Slope Production: 421,813
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $77,971,900,000
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