Mat-Su Borough unanimously ditches restrictive gun range law
After hearing nearly two hours of testimony overwhelmingly in support of repealing a highly controversial law that restricted and regulated gun ranges, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously ditched the divisive legislation at its March 15 meeting. The hotly
Russian lawmaker demands return of Alaska, part of California
On Sunday, a Russian lawmaker demanded that the U.S. return Alaska along with an historic Russian settlement in California as part of reparations to help pay for the economic damage that American sanctions are having on Russia’s economy in the wake of its
Dunleavy calls on Legislature to issue ‘immediate’ $3,700 PFD to Alaskans
With unexpected oil revenue flooding the state coffers to the tune of a $3.6 billion increased revenue forecast over this year and next year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling on lawmakers in Juneau to issue $3,700 Permanent Fund Dividends to all eligible
Alaska Senate set to vote on banning vax passports & discrimination
The full Alaska State Senate is set to vote on Senate Bill 156 on March 16. The bill has drawn strong support from those who oppose coercive measures that pressure and threaten fellow Alaskans into getting the experimental Covid injections or showing
Soldotna’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is on
The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will again take to the streets of Soldotna. The yearly celebration was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid concerns, but restored last year, and is on again in 2022. Organized by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, the event
Stop Alaska bill that threatens religious liberty and free speech
The Alaska House Judiciary Committee will hold another hearing today, Monday, March 14 at 1 p.m. to consider House Bill 17, which adds “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” as special protected categories under Alaska’s
Tell the Mat-Su Borough to defend your right to keep and bear arms
The repeal of the anti-gun range red-tape ordinance is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, and the Assembly members need to hear from you! It’s time to stand up and make your voices heard in defense of your
Lawmakers to AK teens: Sex, abortion & divorce are OK. Marriage – not OK
Our culture is adrift without an anchor. Unfortunately, our State Legislature is no exception. This past Wednesday afternoon, Alaska legislators voted overwhelmingly (33-3) to restrict teen access to marriage by repealing Alaska’s judicial bypass statute
Anchorage needs a conservative bore tide to flood the April 5 election
On Tuesday, March 15, election ballots will be mailed out to all registered Anchorage voters. From that point on, there are 21 days to vote and return your ballot to either a drop box or an Anchorage Vote Center. The Watchman has conducted interviews with the
Anchorage School Board candidates’ share views on CRT, parental rights, sex-ed, LGBT issues, homeschool & more
In an effort to find out where Anchorage School Board candidates stand on some of the most controversial and critical issues facing public schools, the Watchman sent survey questions to each of the eight candidates running for two seats on the Anchorage
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