Early this spring, we endorsed two pro-renewable, pro-union incumbent candidates for the Chugach Electric Association Board: Mark Wiggin and Sam Cason. We worked hard alongside volunteers and partners to knock nearly 3,000 of our neighbors’ doors, call over 15,000 community members, and send over 4,500 texts to friends, family, and other voters about the candidates. This year’s total turnout was …
Murky Waters Ahead, Troubled Waters Behind: What’s Happening with the Eklutna River?
I can’t say how many times I’ve seen a headline recently asking what is going on with the Eklutna River (Well, actually I can. Twice. Check out Emily Goodykoontz’ and Alex DeMarban’s article or Nat Herz’ podcast. I highly recommend checking out these pieces for a lay of the land understanding of what’s occurred.) But, my question, and one many …
2024 Chugach Electric Association Endorsements
At The Alaska Center, we work to elect Alaskans who stand up for our clean air and water, healthy communities, and a strong democracy at every level of public leadership: from the federal government down to local board elections. One of these local elections this spring is so small that many people don’t know they have the right to vote …
Hot Takes in a Cold Place: Something Smells Fishy in Southcentral Alaska
Have you ever attended a public comment meeting that didn’t want the public to comment? I have. Six, actually. All in one week! The owners of the Eklutna Hydroelectric Project held information–erm, “public comment”–meetings last week in Palmer, Anchorage, and Eagle River. They were certainly “informational,” to say the least. Charts, numbers, and graphics, oh my. Cherry-picked information to intentionally …
But who is the Regulatory Commission of Alaska anyway?
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska exists to regulate public utilities in Alaska. What’s with the rate increases?- Hot Takes in a Cold Place
We’re Done (-leavy)
It is time for this experiment in angry, partisan, petty, and incoherent governance to end. Alaska is DONE with Dunleavy.
Time to vote for reason.
Voting is your role in deciding the future of Alaska. Early voting begins on October 24, VOTE! – A message from The Alaska Center IE.
Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is on Monday. It was created as a state holiday through legislation signed into law in 2017 by former Governor Walker in a ceremony held during Utqiaġvik’s annual Nalukataq whaling festival. It replaces Columbus Day, and it is a small step toward atonement for the colonialism of our American and Alaskan history. On this Indigenous Peoples Day, …
Why do you celebrate Juneteenth?
This weekend, Alaskans and our country will commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth. It is a call to action to engage in anti-racism.
– The Alaska Center
PRIDE!!!
Pride is more than rainbows and parades, it is about a history of direct action, radical love, joyous resistance, and justice for ALL ALASKANS.