DJ Spencer Lee
@djspencerlee.bsky.social
Founding member, Alaska Sandwich Parliament.
We will really try any and everything to avoid creating a sustainable budget that supports public schools. Is there enough precedent from Willie and Sophie Kasayulie et al., v. State of Alaska that it doesn't take another 14 year lawsuit to get these schools and students the funding they need?
Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on.
Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on
Rural school district superintendents are trying to find the best use of limited resources. Taking on the state's unmaintained buildings, they say, will only increase their burden.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
We will really try any and everything to avoid creating a sustainable budget that supports public schools. Is there enough precedent from Willie and Sophie Kasayulie et al., v. State of Alaska that it doesn't take another 14 year lawsuit to get these schools and students the funding they need?
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KTOO and Alaska Press Club getting mentions on John Oliver's show tonight.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:31 AM
KTOO and Alaska Press Club getting mentions on John Oliver's show tonight.
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Juneau musician, Josh Fortenbery released a new album which got a write-up in Bandcamp's Best Country Music monthly.
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country...
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country...
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, October 2025
Our monthly round-up of folk, bluegrass, roots rock, Americana, and all things country-ish.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Juneau musician, Josh Fortenbery released a new album which got a write-up in Bandcamp's Best Country Music monthly.
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country...
daily.bandcamp.com/best-country...
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Our food bank for workers impacted by the federal government shutdown is now open.
Workers affected by the shutdown are encouraged to swing by the Anchorage IBEW union hall to pick up what they need. DM us with any questions you may have.
Workers affected by the shutdown are encouraged to swing by the Anchorage IBEW union hall to pick up what they need. DM us with any questions you may have.
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Our food bank for workers impacted by the federal government shutdown is now open.
Workers affected by the shutdown are encouraged to swing by the Anchorage IBEW union hall to pick up what they need. DM us with any questions you may have.
Workers affected by the shutdown are encouraged to swing by the Anchorage IBEW union hall to pick up what they need. DM us with any questions you may have.
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Devastated by the flooding in Western Alaska. Grateful for everyone responding—tribal & local leaders, health systems, Guard, Troopers, Coast Guard & volunteers. Please consider giving to support the 1,400 people sheltering and the 49 impacted communities: alaskacf.org/WesternAlaska
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Devastated by the flooding in Western Alaska. Grateful for everyone responding—tribal & local leaders, health systems, Guard, Troopers, Coast Guard & volunteers. Please consider giving to support the 1,400 people sheltering and the 49 impacted communities: alaskacf.org/WesternAlaska
Kinda bums me out that Serrano's went from counter to table service. We need something at that Taco King price point but a little nicer. I miss Taco Del Mar on NL. Maybe I should try Xalos again?
October 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Kinda bums me out that Serrano's went from counter to table service. We need something at that Taco King price point but a little nicer. I miss Taco Del Mar on NL. Maybe I should try Xalos again?
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Anchorage photographer Young Kim opened The Stoop this spring — a new community photo space offering film processing, printing, workshops and a classroom for critiques, screenings and collaboration. Read this week's Creative Currents to learn more.
Creative Currents: The Stoop - The Alaska Current
Anchorage-based photographer Young Kim opened The Stoop in April.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Anchorage photographer Young Kim opened The Stoop this spring — a new community photo space offering film processing, printing, workshops and a classroom for critiques, screenings and collaboration. Read this week's Creative Currents to learn more.
Haha yes! This drives me nuts. We should call this "hawk washing" or something like that.
Did you know, Red-tailed Hawks, like Jake, have a powerful, raspy scream that Hollywood loves to use? Whenever you hear a shrill raptor cry in movies or TV shows, it's often a Red-tailed Hawk, no matter what species is on screen. #NatureSounds #BirdsofPrey #DidYouKnow
October 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Haha yes! This drives me nuts. We should call this "hawk washing" or something like that.
Hi @anchistorian.bsky.social and @matsusentinel.bsky.social do you know how/why “Teeland Middle School” was named?
September 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hi @anchistorian.bsky.social and @matsusentinel.bsky.social do you know how/why “Teeland Middle School” was named?
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This only happens to you once
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This only happens to you once
Jams For Fams, my all-ages family dance party returns to the Bear Tooth for my 10th anniversary Halloween party on Sunday, Oct. 19. Tix: www.eventbrite.com/cc/jams-for-...
September 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Jams For Fams, my all-ages family dance party returns to the Bear Tooth for my 10th anniversary Halloween party on Sunday, Oct. 19. Tix: www.eventbrite.com/cc/jams-for-...
That sizzling fajitas neon is top shelf.
1986 interior of Garcia's Cantina in Eagle River. The restaurant opened in the summer of 1985. Photo by Randy Brandon, via Anchorage Museum. #alaskahistory #alaska
September 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
That sizzling fajitas neon is top shelf.
These guys are a state treasure.
Denial is a river in Egypt.
Denali is a mountain in Alaska.
And when the emperor has no clothes, the mountain knows.
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Denali is a mountain in Alaska.
And when the emperor has no clothes, the mountain knows.
portugaltheman.ffm.to/denali
September 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
These guys are a state treasure.
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In two weeks, I'll be giving a talk at the Bear Tooth about Anchorage's oldest neighborhoods: Government Hill, South Addition, Mountain View, Fairview, & Spenard. Free! I'll try and spend as much time on cabbage crimes as I do on sex workers. Typical talk from me in other words.
August 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
In two weeks, I'll be giving a talk at the Bear Tooth about Anchorage's oldest neighborhoods: Government Hill, South Addition, Mountain View, Fairview, & Spenard. Free! I'll try and spend as much time on cabbage crimes as I do on sex workers. Typical talk from me in other words.
This intersection always popular for sign waivers but I have never seen them fill the whole block.
Alaska stands with Ukraine. ♥️
American people protest against the russian war-criminal-in-chief coming.
Video Ostap Yarysh.
American people protest against the russian war-criminal-in-chief coming.
Video Ostap Yarysh.
August 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This intersection always popular for sign waivers but I have never seen them fill the whole block.
Kids want to watch Thunderbolts, but I told them I’ve got something even better …
July 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Kids want to watch Thunderbolts, but I told them I’ve got something even better …
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July 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The airbrush guy from the Dimond Center is going to be at the Bday party I'm DJing tomorrow and just asked for my logo. Mama, I made it.
July 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The airbrush guy from the Dimond Center is going to be at the Bday party I'm DJing tomorrow and just asked for my logo. Mama, I made it.
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Alaska, if you are facing summer school programs disrupted or canceled due to the July 1 federal US Dept of Education funding freeze - I want to hear from you. DMs open or email csmith@alaskabeacon.com
July 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Alaska, if you are facing summer school programs disrupted or canceled due to the July 1 federal US Dept of Education funding freeze - I want to hear from you. DMs open or email csmith@alaskabeacon.com
RIP Toothpick Vic
July 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
RIP Toothpick Vic
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Love seeing sticker clusters like this, here at the Anchorage Dairy Queen. I would pay upwards of $10 for pics of the 1995 equivalent. @djspencerlee.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Love seeing sticker clusters like this, here at the Anchorage Dairy Queen. I would pay upwards of $10 for pics of the 1995 equivalent. @djspencerlee.bsky.social
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1910 Hassan Cigarettes "Midnight Sun" tobacco card from their Arctic Scenes set. #alaskahistory #alaska
June 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
1910 Hassan Cigarettes "Midnight Sun" tobacco card from their Arctic Scenes set. #alaskahistory #alaska
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Sheep doing sheep things.
June 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Sheep doing sheep things.
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Anchorage, AK, just hit 50F for the first time this year. This is 14 days earlier than the median first date during the last 40 years. @alaskawx.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Anchorage, AK, just hit 50F for the first time this year. This is 14 days earlier than the median first date during the last 40 years. @alaskawx.bsky.social