NTSB releases photos, details of Peltola crash
World premiere tonight of the play "Uncle Ted," written by Sen. Gary Stevens of Kodiak
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NTSB Releases details
Pilots are now speculating that the moose antlers were attached to the wrong strut, considering the wind and direction of takeoff. The NTSB has video that was taken by a hunter that will help in the analysis.
Peltola’s state director heads for the exit
Josh Revak was never a great fit for the super liberal office of Mary Peltola, and was long rumored to have been sidelined by the heavily partisan staff, and was looking for other work.
Shutdown update
Most national parks will shut down on Sunday, (that will impact hunters) as the government prepares for a partial closure due to the standoff in the U.S. House between those who would spend and those who see doom coming. I’ll be writing about this more today.
Cyrano’s Theatre Company presents world premiere of Uncle Ted
State Sen. Gary Stevens’ screenplay, “Uncle Ted,” starts Friday in Anchorage and will run through Oct. 22.
What’s in a name? Anchorage Assembly punts on port renaming
The Assembly recently formed up a new naming commission and it’s apparent that this port naming matter will be delayed until the new commission can get involved and stop the port from being named after Don Young.
I appreciate all of the generous Alaskans who keep this project going!
Arctic Angels? Not so much, says Army report on behavior in 11th Airborne
The Army is going politically correct to weed out the warriors and replace them with LGBTQ-flag waving desk jockeys.
Target joins exodus from two urban crime zones in Seattle
Two stores to close in urban Seattle, but more across the nations in cities run by leftists, as crime wave spreads across the country.
Senate reinstates dress code after Fetterman goes too far
The senator from Pennsylvania kept showing up in panhandler slob-wear, and finally everyone else had had enough with Hoodie John.
Couple arrested for fraud after obtaining $1.6 million in Covid funds from Anchorage Assembly
A very serious case has been brought against the two who were providing services to homeless and drug addicts.
Republican debaters throw insults, but all prove they have the chops
Any one of them on the stage could take on Biden or Buttigieg, Harris or Newsom. But it did get a little bit chippy.
Beijing Biden: House committee kicks off first impeachment inquiry hearing
President Joe Biden faces an array of allegations around bribery and financial impropriety related to personal business dealings spearheaded by his son, Hunter.
Dianne Feinstein passes, age 90
Feinstein was the oldest member of the U.S. Senate when she died, but for years her mental capacity has slipped away. She would not resign, however. Now, Gov. California Gavin Newsom will name a replacement.
Quote of the Day
Glenn Beck: “In the last days of her life, Democrats wheeled Sen. Dianne Feinstein into Congress and TOLD her how to vote instead of letting her enjoy the time with her family. That's elder abuse.”
Question of the week: Studs win in Alaska
This day in history
September 29,1789, Congress passed “An act to recognize and adapt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled.” The act legalized the existing small U.S. Army inherited from the Continental Congress, created under the Articles of Confederation.
Columns
Win Gruening: Does vote-by-mail work? It’s time for another look
Voting last week in Juneau’s “rolling” municipal election seemed more like a chore that needed to get done instead of the patriotic civic-minded custom we were taught to revere.
Tim Barto: Rest in peace, Brooks Robinson, human vacuum cleaner
Brooks Robinson was the best-fielding third baseman of all time.
Steve Goreham: AI revolution is bad news for net zero globalists
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. New AI applications are announced daily. Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and many companies tout plans for artificial intelligence capabilities. But the AI revolution is bad news for global efforts to achieve ever-elusive net-zero emissions.
Bob Bell: Is ‘get Trump’ the only goal for the swamp that runs government?
It is disheartening to watch the political spectacle of “Get Trump at any cost “going on in this country right now. His opponents, mostly Democrats, have weaponized the Department of Justice, pressured state governments to file charges, impeached him on frivolous issues, and attacked his businesses.
David Boyle: Will Fairbanks become another Anchorage this October?
Fairbanks residents need only look at Anchorage to see where leftists will take a city. Once thriving, Anchorage is now in a spiral. Fairbanks voters should vote like their lives and lifestyles depend on it.
Downing: Sen. Sullivan delivers for sickened Marines
He’s worked at this for over a year, because the trial lawyers were being predatory with the warriors who were sick from the poisoned water of Camp LeJeune.
David Ignell: Juneau city officials usher in era of voter misinformation
Between the misinformation and the obfuscation, Juneau residents are rightfully upset at the city and borough for being dishonest about costs.
Paulette Simpson: It’s Groundhog Day on vote regarding a new city hall
Juneau has been here before, time and again, asked to build beyond its means.
Linda Boyle: Latest Covid vaccine is here, but is emergency authorization warranted?
The president has already said the pandemic is over, but the government has authorized and is pushing a poorly tested shot without regard to consequences.
David Boyle: Leftists try to take over Fairbanks School Board
A look at the candidates for school board in Fairbanks. Three of them should give voters pause.
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