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Vehicle caravan to protest Alaska’s economic lock down

CultureApril 20, 2020

Alaskans are taking to the streets on Wednesday, April 22, to “send a clear message to our government that we are ready for Alaska to be open for business.” According to a Facebook post for the event, the public demonstration aims to let Alaska’s

Early PFD petition release reaches 5,500 signatures and counting

CultureApril 20, 2020

More than 5,500 people have now signed a petition asking the Alaska Legislature to help struggling Alaskans by paying out the Permanent Fund Dividend early this year. Initiated by Rep. Sara Rasmussen of Anchorage, the petition notes that tens of thousands of

Alaska okays ’emergency’ marijuana delivery during pandemic

CultureApril 18, 2020

While many retail outlets remain closed or severely restricted in their ability to deliver orders, the State of Alaska has issued two “emergency” regulations to let marijuana shops ship joints, buds and other weed products around the state, and to allow

Alaska’s new normal won’t look like the old, governor cautions

CultureApril 17, 2020

As Alaska begins to open up sectors of society, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked residents to understand that the new normal won’t look like the old. “When we say, ‘getting back towards normal,’ we’re probably not going to get back to a hundred percent,”

Kenai Assembly to vote on promoting ‘Earth Day’ agenda

CultureApril 17, 2020

Kenai Borough Assembly members Brent Johnson and Willy Dunne hope to convince their colleagues to sanction a week-long celebration of the radical environmental agenda promoted by “Earth Day.” On April 21, Assembly members will vote on a resolution to set

Anchorage business owners say mayor’s pandemic order is arbitrary

CultureApril 15, 2020

Despite opposition from Anchorage business owners over what they see as discriminatory favoritism toward some businesses over others, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has doubled down on his emergency closure of all businesses he deems “non-essential” during the

Alaska begins loosening health mandates on certain sectors

CultureApril 15, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that the state is beginning the gradual process of reopening certain sectors of society, while tracking the health impact each step of the way. The first move, on April 14, was to let restaurants sell alcohol along with

Anchorage considers mandating that homeless seek shelter

CultureApril 13, 2020

The Anchorage Assembly will consider an emergency ordinance requiring all homeless residents to sleep in designated overnight shelters. The topic will be addressed at the April 14 Assembly meeting in response to community concerns that homeless camps may

Democrats oust last pro-life member in U.S. House

AbortionApril 13, 2020

Last month U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski of Illinois was narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary. The last pro-life Democrat who remained in the U. S. House of Representatives, he was long targeted by the progressive pro-abortion wing of the party. For

Watchman lookout: Prayer, pot lounges, and defunding liberal bias

CultureApril 9, 2020

Here are a few brief editorial observations from a dizzying week of non-stop news across Alaska. DIVINE INTERVENTION Gov. Dunleavy is setting aside some time this Friday to ask for divine assistance during our struggle with the coronavirus. The 2 p.m.

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