WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday a coalition of 18 groups advocating for the civil and human rights of all Alaskans called upon Sen. Lisa Murkowski to support the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The coalition is led by The Alaska Center, and also includes Alaska Alaska AFL-CIO, NAACP- Anchorage Branch, ENLACES, […]
ANCHORAGE – Tuesday, attorneys for 16 young Alaskans, including Alaska Natives, filed a petition for rehearing to the Alaska Supreme Court in the children’s constitutional climate case, Sagoonick v. State of Alaska. The petition for rehearing was filed in response to a split 3-2 decision on January 28th, where the Alaska Supreme Court denied the […]
On Tuesday night, Anchorage residents gathered to celebrate National Drive Electric Week and learn more about the national and local market for electric vehicles. National Drive Electric Week is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and […]
Record turnout for candidates and community emphasizes hope for Interior’s future FAIRBANKS- Community members turned out in droves yesterday for the inaugural Climate Jobs and Justice Forum at the JP Jones Community Development Center. Over 125 community members showed up to have their questions answered by 18 Municipal candidates, from City Mayor, Fairbanks and North […]
Stakeholders Rally Across the State and Make Stop at Senator Murkowski’s Anchorage Office to Keep Her Promise to The Alaskan People. ANCHORAGE-Wednesday, June 26, at Senator Murkowski’s office in Downtown Anchorage over 150 community members gathered to demand action on Pebble Mine. Though Sen. Murkowski’s spokesperson was a no show for the meeting scheduled […]
Over 300 Alaskans show up to demand a fair and sustainable budget Anchorage- Tuesday, over 300 Alaskans showed up to protest against Governor Mike Dunleavy and Americans for Prosperity (AFP)Alaska’s private budget town hall. The lack of access to the Governor was a rallying point but the overarching sentiment from speakers and attendees was […]
What: The Alaska Center is offering free rides to secure drop boxes or Accessible Vote Centers for those who need one. A volunteer team will be running pick-ups throughout the city to help make vote centers and ballot boxes accessible to all voters. Anchorage voters are encouraged to call 274-3662 to arrange a pickup. When: […]
What: The Alaska Center and friends have come together to celebrate the second annual Wild Salmon Day this Thursday. The holiday was established last year when Gov. Walker signed House Bill 128, designating every Aug. 10 as Alaska Wild Salmon Day. Festivities include live music by The Hannah Yoter Band, a community ride with Off […]