The union that represents water plant workers says it never heard any safety concerns, and the utility’s manager says the administration told him he can’t speak to reporters to clarify what happened.
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Anchorage mayor turned off fluoride in city water for about 5 hours
City code requires the fluoridation of Anchorage’s water supply.
Anchorage Assembly begins inquiry after blog alleges ‘improper demands’ were made on police chief
The Landmine claimed the requests from the mayor’s office led to Anchorage Police Chief Ken McCoy announcing he’ll retire after less than a year on the job.
Scholars say Holocaust symbol has no place in Anchorage mask debate
One said the Anchorage display was a horrible misuse of a badge that Nazis used to dehumanize and ultimately annihilate millions of Jews.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s top rural affairs advisor departs, and tribal and fishing leaders wonder why
John Moller was a trusted advisor to Dunleavy. His portfolio included work with the fishing industry and Alaska Native issues.
Who is a journalist? Question remains after Dunleavy settles lawsuit with online news outlet Alaska Landmine
During the lawsuit — Dunleavy’s administration argued that Landfield isn’t a journalist. At least, not a traditional one. And ultimately that argument didn’t go anywhere. But the question has lingered. This isn’t a profession like law — you don’t get licensed to practice journalism.
Online news outlet Alaska Landmine sues Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration over access
The lawsuit names Gov. Mike Dunleavy, his spokesman Jeff Turner and his Chief of Staff Ben Stevens — three people Landfield said he has tried to talk to to find out why he’s being locked out of press conferences.
With ‘moral authority’ compromised during a pandemic, Anchorage mayor steps away
The mayor’s decision leaves a leadership void in Alaska’s largest city as daily COVID-19 cases climb to record highs.
In fraught political moment, Kanye 2020 signs bring a laugh in Anchorage
There’s speculation that Kanye’s presidential campaign, which was later canceled by Kanye himself, is actually an elaborate ruse designed to siphon votes from the Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Internal email casts uncertainty on future of BP Alaska employees
In the email, sent after the deal was made public, BP Alaska President Janet Weiss told employees they have three options, including applying for jobs with BP outside Alaska or leaving the company with a severance package.