Questions about Maui, the christening of the USS Ted Stevens
And we found Rep. Mary Peltola ... but not traveling in Alaska...
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What went wrong? Tough questions are being asked about Maui
Although we don’t want to put on the tin hat too tightly, it’s curious why the power was not cut in advance of high wind, which had been predicted for days. Why the governor was gone. Why the fire hydrants had no water, per the New York Times.
Theories are emerging about the cause: Gov. Josh Green says it is an example of global warming. Others say it’s an example of incompetence in emergency management. A couple is suing Hawaiian Electric for not de-energizing the lines in advance.
Navy’s newest destroyer, USS Ted Stevens, christened this week
Catherine Stevens and other family members will be sponsors of the new warship built in Mississippi. Check here for the livestream of the event.
Comings and goings
Joe Plesha has joined the staff of Sen. Lisa Murkowski as her new communications director. He was with the Alaska Senate. Murkowski’s former comm director, Karina Borger, is VP of communications at the American Clean Power Association.
Where is Mary Peltola?
She disappeared and says she is traveling across the state.
We found her…
Mary Peltola is not in Alaska for August recess. She showed up in Colorado, however…
Criminal probe: Special counsel appointed to investigate Hunter Biden
Some critics say this is to keep information from getting to the House Oversight Committee, that the move by AG Garland is actually part of a coverup.
High crimes and misdemeanors: New articles of impeachment filed
Rep. Greg Steub of Florida says the president “has undermined the integrity of his office, brought disrepute on the Presidency, betrayed his trust as President, and acted in a manner subversive of the rule of law and justice at the expense of America’s citizens.” New impeachment articles accuse Biden of corruption.
Feds admit: Doctors have right to prescribe Ivermectin for Covid
As a case by doctors against the FDA unfolds in court, the government’s lawyers made a stunning admission.
Downing’s Daily Caller: Biden can’t hide his mental, physical incapacity
Everyone ages differently, but the president is going downhill fast. So here comes Kamala.
Alaska pilot and hunter identified in deadly Denali crash
A Wasilla pilot and a Chugiak hunter are at the bottom of a difficult ravine. A drone was able to help assess the scene as unsurvivable.
VA extends deadline to file for PACT after website breakages
Veterans Administration website was FUBAR. VA has an extension for filers.
FTX crypto-king ordered to jail; bail revoked over harassment of witness
What did Sam Bankman-Fried, now behind bars, do to piss off the judge?
Anchorage soldier jailed on charges of killing wife
The appearance of the crime scene: He planned in advance, dragged the body to a storm drain and hid it there, and left a bloody trail.
Seattle Museum of Pop Culture erases J.K. Rowling
The liberal feminist says transgenders should not be bullying the rest of us. That was enough to get her canceled from a museum that celebrates pop culture.
Question of the Week:
This day in history
August 14, 1906, the first election held to name an Alaska delegate to Congress. Two delegates, actually: Frank Waskey for a short term and Thomas Cale for a full term.
Recent filings for office
Evan Denty filed for Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly
Bill Elam filed for reelection to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
Sen. David S. Wilson filed for reelection for Wasilla
David Lee Morris filed for Juneau City and BoroughAssembly
John Ringstad filed for Fairbanks City Council
Jackson Abney switched intent to run from Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board to Mat-Su Assembly
Debbie Viola Cary filed to run for Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board
Columns
Cold tech war emerges between U.S. and China
Fiber-optic capacity is an emerging competitive edge.
Downing: America sees what Biden can’t admit — he’s too old for the job
Between his dementia shuffle and his incoherence, this is the best we’ll ever see of Biden. So they’re trying to clean up Kamala Harris, but that’s got its own problems.
Rick Whitbeck: Greens should follow the science on Pebble
Everything points to a clean project that can help support clean energy. So why won’t eco-warriors get on board?
Alaska oil: $90.40
Henry Hub gas: $2.96
Alaska North Slope Production: 410,285
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $78,893,600,000
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