Juneau unveils LGBTQ Native art funded by federal CARES Act
Thanks to the Juneau Borough Assembly’s actions, the City Museum in Juneau has acquired new “artwork” by local artists who received federal funds through Juneau’s $330,000 CARES ArtWorks grant. Thirty-five projects were funded by the grant and the
ANALYSIS: Is the Pfizer COVID vaccine morally licit?
Is it ever morally permissible to use a vaccine tested or originated with fetal cells obtained from an abortion? The Pfizer vaccine, now available in Alaska, used such cells for testing. Natural Law recognizes three components of any moral action: The
‘Yes! We’re Back’ – Anchorage’s Peggy’s Restaurant reopens Jan. 4
One of Anchorage’s oldest and most beloved eateries is down but not out. “We will not let this pandemic beats us!” Peggy’s Restaurant announced on its Facebook page on Sunday. The 66-year old diner will be “ready to welcome the New Year with renewed
Anchorage libraries hosting 2021 events that cast America as racist at heart
The radical woke agenda of Anchorage area libraries will be on full display this year as the publicly funded institution begins a community-wide program for adults and children which consists of reading and discussing a book that claims America was founded
Marriage is the first cell of society, and it’s dying
One of our top priorities at the Watchman is to defend the traditional pillars of a healthy society. These have long-been understood as faith, marriage and a strong personal commitment to our neighbors and local communities. As these foundational building
Alaska health professionals face questions about vaccine side effects
Professionals from Alaska’s Dept. of Health and Social Services faced a wide range of COVID vaccine questions from the public during a Dec. 30 Zoom meeting. A number of queries centered around side effects people may experience after receiving the vaccine,
Alaska backs NRA’s legal battle for survival in New York
Alaska’s Acting Attorney General Ed Sniffen has joined a 16-state coalition of attorneys general supporting the National Rifle Association’s legal battle to keep New York from forcibly shutting the group down. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued
After 66 years, Peggy’s diner is latest casualty of Anchorage’s COVID mandates
Peggy’s Restaurant, one of Anchorage’s most enduring and beloved hangouts, closed its doors on Christmas Eve and the owners don’t know when or if they will be able to reopen. The owners posted a Facebook notice on Christmas Eve saying, “It is with a
State survey gives snapshot on how Alaskans view COVID situation
The Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services published the results of a new survey looking at how Alaskans view COVID and the responses taken by local, state and national governments. Conducted Nov. 24-25, the survey included 406 Alaskans ages 18 and older.
COVID coincides with rising suicide attempts and drug overdose in Alaska
Isolation, closures and widespread lockdowns across Alaska have coincided with a surge in mental health disorders and increased emergency department visits for suicidal thoughts, attempts and drug overdoses. Some of the hardest hit groups are teenagers and
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