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Op-Ed: For better, more affordable healthcare, Alaska should adopt ‘direct primary care’

FeaturedApril 12, 2023

“So, doctor, why did you decide to go into health care?” “Oh, I don’t care for the health part. I just love all the paperwork.” That’s a conversation that has likely never happened in the history of medicine — because for doctors, providers,

Like most Americans, Alaskans aren’t sold on electric vehicles

FeaturedApril 12, 2023

Despite mounting political pressure on the part of left-leaning politicians, only a tiny percentage of Americans are interested in buying an electric vehicle (EV) to fight “climate change.” According to a March 1-23 Gallup poll, just 4% of

Upcoming horror film gives Alaskans a unique opening to share the Gospel

ApologeticsApril 11, 2023

On this Friday, April 14, a widely released movie called “Nefarious” will launch spiritual discussions in Alaska and across America – and likely within houses of worship and youth groups. Nefarious is scheduled to play at the Regal

Attorneys to field questions on lawsuit against Alaska’s homeschool allotment program

EducationApril 11, 2023

Alaska’s various correspondence school programs help families meet the unique educational needs of their children in a variety of ways. In January 2023, however, a lawsuit was filed challenging the correspondence program policy of allowing families to

EDITORIAL: Concerns over Gov. Dunleavy’s childcare expansion plan

FamilyApril 11, 2023

It’s clear that Alaska, like much of the nation, has a workforce shortage, and we desperately need more people to fill key positions in the private and public sectors. It’s also apparent that the childcare industry, like most others, is suffering from

OPINION: Why do Alaska ‘pro-life’ lawmakers sit on their hands?

AbortionApril 10, 2023

Why didn’t the Alaska representatives in the State House who killed Rep. David Eastman’s amendment to prohibit state funding of abortion introduce one of their own instead? Why didn’t a single GOP legislator other than him do so in the first place? Roe

Woman recalls day when man disrobed in women’s locker room at Wasilla Alaska Club

CultureApril 10, 2023

Last week, State Sen. Shelley Hughes wrote a column detailing an unverified report she received about a biological man who undressed and showered in the women’s locker room of a Mat-Su area fitness club. The Watchman has since verified that this occurred at

State-funded UAA to host ‘Drag Workshop’ for Anchorage students

EducationApril 10, 2023

In an effort to promote LGBTQ policy and visibility, the publicly-funded University of Alaska, Anchorage is hosting a “Drag Workshop” for students who may be interested in becoming stage performers. Coordinated by the school’s newly launched Pride

Sen. Sullivan sponsors anti-TikTok bill which top conservatives say is a massive power grab by feds

FeaturedApril 10, 2023

In an effort to address mounting concerns over the popular TikTok app, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Sen. Dan Sullivan has signed on as a co-sponsor of the RESTRICT Act, aimed at targeting tech industries from China, Russia, North Korea,

Will Anchorage School District keep its promises after revoking Family Partnership School’s charter?

EducationApril 10, 2023

At the April 3 Anchorage School Board meeting the board supported Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt’s recommendation to revoke the charter of Family Partnership Charter School (FPCS) and transition it to a correspondence school. After hours of testimony by

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