Private Pacific Northern Academy plans in-person classes as ASD aims for online-only start
The private, small-class program says it can reopen safely.
Local Politics
ZALETEL: The opportunity for real change is now
‘Continuing to sequester services downtown will not bring about change in Midtown. Homelessness services need to be integrated into our community so that individuals can utilize public transit for jobs, access health care and look for more permanent housing.’
Anchorage defends release of businesses visited by people with COVID-19
The list has been pared down to three businesses since last week.
City, legislators fire back over state’s refusal to respect Anchorage mask mandate
AG Clarkson’s memo is “inaccurate legal advice” that “sows confusion” and “puts State of Alaska employees in legal jeopardy,” wrote Anchorage Municipal Attorney Kate Vogel.
Anchorage will require masks in indoor public spaces starting Monday
They’re hoping to avoid another hunker down.
APD Chief: We support body cameras but investigations of officer conduct remain confidential under Alaska law
Don’t worry, the internal investigation process is “very robust.”
DUNBAR: Policies worth considering to strengthen community-police relations in Anchorage
A starting point for improving community-police relations in Anchorage.
RIVERA and QUINN-DAVIDSON: Leading the Alaskan way
“The coronavirus has laid bare systemic issues in our society. We must be thoughtful about how we use any funds the Municipality receives to address COVID-19. Our values as a community should be reflected in the decisions we make in the coming months.”
Alaska-grown Portugal. The Man joins backlash against Mat-Su’s ‘unpatriotic’ book ban
The Wasilla-grown group pledges to provide students with free copies of one or more of the banned books.
Berkowitz says Barr’s call for oversight on local governments is politics and ‘intimidation’
“That kind of effort and intimidation and bullying ought to be rejected in the strongest possible terms,” the mayor said.