Thumbs up, thumbs down

by The 100 Companies April 4, 2023

April 4, 2023

Blueprint Alaska's Sarah Erkmann Ward provides some ups and downs from the last few weeks.

Thumbs up:

New heart: North Pole man who missed opportunities for heart transplant surgery due to weather, travel delays finally gets his day.

Food assistance: Long-delayed relief for SNAP recipients sails through legislature, is signed by governor.

Heroism medals: Alaska Native heroes receive medals recognizing their role in rescuing downed airmen 68 years ago.

Willow: Long-pursued oil project gets the thumbs up from the Feds.

Thumbs down:

Payment mess: Contractor sues Anchorage for payment for work building a homeless shelter. Squabbling between city officials holding things up.

Vandalism: Campaign sign vandalism hits a new high (or low) this election cycle.