OPINION: Univ. of Alaska’s $365M ask should spark skepticism & support
Let’s continue to support what works: funding for programs that train Alaska’s workforce, innovative research like UAF’s, and infrastructure investments that keep campuses running. But let’s also ask tough questions. Are we funding marketing fluff?
‘Heroic’ Alaska Troopers honored for lifesaving bravery in frigid waters
Alaska State Troopers Garrett Stephens and Nathan Hollenbeck were honored by Gov. Mike Dunleavy for bravely risking their own lives to save two Alaskans from drowning in frigid
North Pole Republicans urge Congress to cut all U.S. funding for Taliban
Alaska House District 33 Republicans passed a resolution on Dec. 1, calling on Congress to end federal funding for Taliban
Alaska wants ideas on ways to improve struggling public schools
Alaskans who have ideas on how the state might improve its struggling public education system are being encouraged to weigh in on a host of topics such as charter schools, curriculum, sex discrimination, student and parent rights, student testing, school
GOP leaders call out new Alaska House Minority Leader for ‘hurried’ election, poor notice
One day after news broke that Alaska Rep. DeLena Johnson (R-Palmer) had been elected the new GOP State House Minority Leader, Republican party leaders from across the state issued a letter criticizing the election for being inadequately noticed and a poor
Battle of the books: Controversy brews over Mat-Su Library Board
Editor’s note: This article was corrected to clarify that the Mat-Su Library Board is distinct and separate in function from the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee. We regret the error. The ongoing battle over sexually explicit books in Mat-Su
OPENINGS: Mat-Su Republicans seek applicants to fill 2 vacant seats in State House
Mat-Su Republican leaders in House Districts 26 and 29 are looking for qualified applicants who want to serve in the Alaska State
Mat-Su GOP urges House Republicans to wait until new lawmakers are seated before voting on leadership roles
In an effort to ensure the Mat-Su is represented in key leadership and committee assignments in the Alaska State House, GOP party chairs are urging lawmakers to hold off on these critical decisions until after they confirm two new Mat-Su
Gov. Dunleavy names John Crowther as head of Natural Resources dept.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has named John Crowther to head up the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Crowther was appointed acting commissioner last month. His name will now be submitted to the Alaska Legislature for confirmation during the 2026
OPINION: Why does Mat-Su have the lowest law enforcement coverage in Alaska?
They rely 100% on the Alaska State Troopers for police protection, and they get the worst coverage in the state by a
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