Will State of Georgia indict Trump?
Will State of Georgia indict Trump?
Also: Bristol Bay driftnet permit prices soften
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Fulton County Sheriff shuts down street in front of courthouse
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in Atlanta knows something, and has shut down Pryor Street beginning Monday through Aug. 18. The District Attorney is expected to obtain an indictment against former President Donald Trump for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.
Trump enters not-guilty pleas as third set of indictments handed down
The indictment charges include conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction, and conspiracy against rights. But what is really on trial is free speech.
Gallup: Biden approval near historic lows for his 10th quarter in office
The Biden Regime is in trouble. Kamala Harris is polling even lower, so the idea that they could plug and play with her is not especially viable.
Canada to start printing health warnings on each and every cigarette
Canada will be the first country to require printed cancer warnings on each and every cigarette and rolling paper. Cannabis excluded.
Bristol Bay drift permits drop in value
The cost of a drift permit is only part of the investment, but it’s a big part. The low value of Bristol Bay sockeye is causing hardship “in a place that’s always been.”
Task force: $67 million needed to lessen state dependence on food imports
The task force mentions three priority areas: sustainably growing Alaska’s agriculture industry, growing markets for local products, and improving transportation and infrastructure.
Shooting at Fred Meyer
A family, a stranger get into an altercation in a parking lot. Bullets fly. One man hit. A child hit. A man taken for questioning.
Anchorage rezoning fails to impress Hillside councils
The Hillside Community Council and HALO (Hillside Home and Landowners Association) met separately this week to discuss various topics, and the massive residential rezoning plan being pushed by Assemblyman Kevin Cross (some were uncharitably calling him “Kevin Doublecross” last night at HALO) did not find any friends. On Monday, there will be another Assembly meeting and another public hearing regarding this density-first zoning plan, which is finding little support among the public. More details about the meeting today at Must Read Alaska.
Fitch downgrades US government’s credit rating
Fitch Ratings, one of the top international credit rating agencies, downgraded the United States government’s credit rating from the highest level of AAA to AA+. This comes as a warning sign for the U.S. economy, which continues to grapple with surging debt levels and elevated deficits.
Update: ‘Pregnant persons’ are mothers once more in State of Alaska
A bulletin published by the Alaska Division of Epidemiology that described the rise of congenital syphilis in Alaska has been quietly edited to reflect that those who are pregnant are mothers and no longer referred to as the generic and ambiguous “pregnant persons.”
World Aquatics says it’s creating a category for transgenders
The idea that men who put on women’s swimsuits can then compete as women makes sense to almost no one. The governing body for the sport has a solution: The transgender open category.
Tuckerman Babcock steps off of UA Board of Regents
Tuckerman Babcock, who was appointed to serve as a regent for the University of Alaska, has resigned, saying he has decided he cannot spend the time it needs.
Bill Popp lets it slip: He’s running for mayor
He resigned from Anchorage Economic Development Corp. and now is telling people he is in for mayor for 2024.
Filed for office
Henry S. Batchelor Jr, Bethel City Council
Frieda N. Kaleak, North Slope Borough Assembly
Question of the Week: UFOs - real or not real
This day in history
Aug. 5, 1930, Neil Armstrong was born. He was later as an astronaut the first person to walk on the moon.
Aug. 5, 1305, William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution
Nick Begich meet up in Ketchikan
Nick Begich for Congress will be in Ketchikan on Saturday. You can find him between 4-6 pm at the American Legion Hall.
Columns
Downing: Biden, targeting rifle and archery clubs for youth, is really targeting America
The administration is funding the creation of LGBTQ clubs in schools, and pulling the funding for archery and rifle programs.
Win Gruening: Telephone Hill, an opportunity to redevelop right
The property belonged to the State of Alaska for years, then was transferred to the City and Borough of Juneau. The renters pay a fraction of the cost to keep it going. What to do next?
Sarah Vance: You can run for office, too
The importance of participation in our local governments cannot be overstated. Rep. Sarah Vance encourages you to run.
Steve Goreham: The great wind and solar land grab
You are going to be shocked to learn how much land it is going to take to meet the demands of the environmentalists. It’s the size of five states.
Downing: Biden’s shifted focus to climate change ignores Americans’ decreasing standard of living
Bidenomics and its evil twin, the climate con game, have infiltrated every facet of the Biden Administration. The ramifications for Americans been a kick in the teeth.
Alex Gimarc: Magical thinking of Sen. Tobin regarding electric vehicles
The author was the unfortunate recipient of a copy of comments sent by Sen. Loki Tobin to Curtis Thayer of the Alaska Energy Authority. It was a very happy letter, gushing over electric vehicles, decarbonization, and calling for AEA to do everything to deploy sufficient charging stations for EVs using free federal energy money.
Alaska oil: $88.12
Henry Hub gas: $2.63
Alaska North Slope Production: 442,210
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $80,001,900,000
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