They said in a letter to Walker that it would unfair to either confirm or reject Walker’s appointment of Randall Kowalke to replace Dunleavy.
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House bill will need Senate rewrite to fund schools early
The bill no longer accomplishes its original primary purpose. Senate President Pete Kelly said he thinks House leaders were “knowingly misleading” in saying that the bill would fund all schools early.
Gold Star in the Chugach: Iraq veteran honors survivors
A 4,000-foot mountain on the northern edge of Anchorage has a new name: Gold Star Peak, thanks to an Army veteran from Eagle River who has been campaigning for the name since last year.
Iditarod mushers demand board president resignation, don’t get it
The Iditarod Official Finisher’s Club called for the immediate resignation of Iditarod Board President Andy Baker. The club’s letter to the board, first reported by the Anchorage Daily News, said Baker has “jeopardized the integrity of our whole livelihood through his poor leadership.”
Anderson-Agimuk resigns from aide position to focus on picking Fansler replacement
Ben Anderson-Agimuk resigned from his position as a House District 38 legislative aide Thursday in order to dedicate more time to filling former Rep. Zach Fansler’s seat.
Walker picks Mat-Su Assembly member Kowalke for state Senate
A majority of the 13 Republicans in the Senate must vote to support Kowalke before he can be seated.
‘Brilliant flames … give each other light’ at arts awards gala
“We are surrounded tonight by resolute, substantial brilliant flames of the arts, humanities, social justice, community service and the human caring,” said Alaska state writer laureate Ernestine Hayes.
Alaska House passes early school budget bill, but leaves the funding out
The House rejected the part of the bill that would use state savings to fund it.
Governor’s arts gala to recognize Sitka carver and educator, history project and others
The annual event recognizes noteworthy contributions to the arts and humanities in the state. Three state arts and humanities organizations and the governor’s office solicit nominees and select the winners.
At an Anchorage homeless shelter, an unexpected birth
The life story of a baby boy named Kahleel began one morning in January at The Salvation Army’s McKinnell House, a homeless shelter for families on the edge of downtown Anchorage.