Jasmin Smith

On June 19, with some communities celebrating the weekend before as well, communities across Alaska will gather to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States. While many recognize it as a federal holiday, what is often overlooked is the rich and resilient journey of Juneteenth right here in Alaska — and the critical importance of continuing to uplift Black history and marginalized voices in our state.

Posted: Nov 11, 2021 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The women's volleyball season drew to a close with a three set loss to NCAA Division III No. 8 Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday night. The Blugolds topped the Panthers 25-19, 25-19, 25-20. In Thursday's first set, the teams matched each other until reaching 19-all with 12 tie scores. UWEC took the set by scoring the final six points for the win. "We love playing hard teams," said senior middle hitter Emily Stahl.

Forrest Dunbar understands that when tough times hit, we can’t just stick our heads in the sand or retreat backwards. While other candidates have focused on yelling and calling names, Forrest has quietly gone to work. That’s the kind of leadership we need in Anchorage right now. We are community leaders and small-business owners who have worked with Forrest to put together a 10-point plan for jobs and economic growth in Anchorage.