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You know him as @DC_Draino. He’s the keynote for Alaska Young Republicans
Rogan O’Handley is both anti-woke and anti-white-supremacy — and he’s a lawyer! As DC Draino, he has millions of followers on social media platforms and once sued the California Secretary of State for asking Twitter to ban his account.
George Martinez, running for Anchorage Assembly, Occupy Wall Street activist
Think the grocery store bag ban was bad? The mask mandate? Things could really be going off the rails in Anchorage if this New York City transplant gets elected. He is a whole new type of radical.
Where is everybody? Turnout in Anchorage is low
Only 8% of the ballots have been turned in. This is concerning.
Political committee for DeSantis signs with Axiom, which has Alaska ties
Axiom worked on Mayor Dave Bronson’s campaign, and on Nick Begich’s congressional campaign. Also the campaign of Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Axiom is now on Team DeSantis.
House bill would improve state compensation commission process
There has to be a better way than the game of hot potato. Right?
Pentagon struggles to fill military requests for Ukraine, as funding goes to diversity critical race theory
As we wade deeper and deeper into Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Pentagon insists on paying for woke training
Alaska Press Club month of events starts this week
They’re going to try to figure out how to survive in this brave new world of media.
Happy birthday, Gov. Frank Murkowski
Murkowski turned 90 on Tuesday, and the whole family gathered to celebrate the milestone, including his daughter Sen. Lisa Murkowski. You just cannot miss these important family moments.
What went right in Nashville? Unlike Uvalde, the cops went in
The shooting is heartbreaking. Meanwhile, we have to ask some questions about the increasingly violent rhetoric of some transgender activists. Not all, but there are concerns.
Transgender Day of Vengeance is April 1
Any conservative person in the public eye needs to be situationally aware on April 1. There is a marked tendency for transgender radicalization.
"The Time is Now. The Trans/Non-Binary/Gender Non-Conforming/Intersex communities are facing astronomical amounts of hate from the world," the Trans Radical Activist Network (TRAN) says on its website in advance of "#TransDay of Vengeance."
“If anyone is interested in organizing in their state, please fill out the contact form,” says the "network of unapologetic activists fighting for Queer Liberation.”
Ice thickness around state is a clue to breakup schedule
Is the ice thicker or thinner than normal? Check out the river ice maps.
The 907 Question of the Week:
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Today in history
March 29, 1973, Ending American involvement in the Vietnam War, the last US troops left Vietnam.
Price of Alaska oil: $76.85
Price of Henry Hub gas: $2.03
Alaska North Slope Production: 483,285
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $75,622,400,000
COLUMNS
Sean Murphy: Eaglexit prepared to send packet to Local Boundary Commission
Organizers make a pitch for Eagle River residents to get involved in creating a new city.
Michael Tavoliero: How a governor proves himself a leader
Before Gov. Bill Walker, the Permanent Fund dividend had never been weaponized. This governor could change that. Here’s how.
Art Chance: Helter skelter and the decline of Anchorage
Once a city goes to hell, like Detroit did, does it ever recover?
Rob Yundt, Jodi Taylor: Bond rating for Anchorage was just downgraded
And yet we are being asked to pass even more borrowing? Say it ain’t so.
Power the Future: Alaska’s next energy battlefield
It’s called a renewable portfolio standard. And it’s coming at us fast.
Jim Crawford: Dedicated funds, Alaska style
They are not permitted by Constitution, and yet we can’t seem to stop them.
Suzanne Downing: National Parks say ‘leave no trace’ — except your credit card
When the government won’t take the money it prints, we have crossed the Rubicon to a digital currency.
Suzanne Downing: Ice cold revenge of Deb Haaland
She is punishing Alaskans for the Willow Project. Haaland takes back King Cove road land.
Win Gruening: When is a trail a road?
The latest debate over a commercial use permit in Juneau to use city land for a bike tour on the West Douglas Pioneer Road seems overblown.
Alex Gimarc: Parental rights come to Alaska
Will the Legislature ensure that parents are not cut out of the raising of their children?
MUST READ ALASKA PODCAST
Some of our recent podcasts, available at any of your podcast providers:
Preservation Alaska. Once it’s gone it’s gone
Dorene Lorenz is a champion for all things historical
Rep. Gray is passionate about foster care, affordable housing, and potholes
Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. is an international peacemaker
Undercover Billionaire star & Tedx Talk Speaker RJ shares his life story
Rachel Ries is running for Anchorage Assembly seat 6
Gwen Adams is a modern day HERO
Rep. Jamie Allard of Eagle River is true to her word
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