Wasilla library book challenge sparks heated public hearing
Emotions ran high during a Nov. 8 book review committee for Wasilla Public Library. The contentious public hearing featured concerned Mat-Su resident Jackie Goforth who formally challenged the suitability of a sexually explicit book that the library considers
OPINION: Dunleavy fights to keep 14-year-old autistic boy in homeless shelter targeted by traffickers
OPINION: Dunleavy fights to keep 14-year-old autistic boy in homeless shelter targeted by
Alaska’s record number of hate crimes against religious groups follows U.S. trend
Alaska reports record number of hate crimes against religious
State of Alaska investigating ranked choice vote group for alleged election violations
State of Alaska investigating ranked choice vote group for alleged election
Alaska Dept. of Law finds ‘no legal problems’ with banning males from girls’ sports, effective Nov. 11
Alaska Dept. of Law finds 'no legal problems' with banning males from girls’ sports, effective Nov.
Alaska’s pro-ranked choice voting groups hit with elections complaint from leader of repeal side
The pro-ranked choice voting group, Alaskans for Better Elections (ABE), is being accused of violating many of the same campaign finance laws that its leaders leveled against a group that is now trying to repeal the controversial voting system and reinstate
State law gives Alaskans a tool to hold wayward educators accountable
Over the past few years, school districts in Alaska and around the nation have faced heated disputes regarding activist educators who use their influence and position to push controversial political or social ideology on impressionable students. Some school
Winning message? Poll shows Americans prefer GOP on security & economy
Winning message? Poll shows Americans prefer GOP on security &
Workers’ rights group files Supreme Court brief to defend Alaskans against forced union dues
U.S. Supreme Court brief aims to defend Alaskans against forced union
Undeterred by recent attack, Alaska pro-lifers launch 40-day vigil outside abortion clinic
Undeterred by recent attacks, Alaska pro-lifers begin prayer vigil outside abortion
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