In a nearly pointless AK primary, low turnout, RCV & unlimited donations may help Dems
If Democrat candidates exceed expectations in Alaska's primary election due to rich friends, RCV and low turnout, it proves how broken our election system really
The Watchman is relentless in fighting for Alaska, but we need your help
Like many of you, we had grown increasingly frustrated with how Alaska’s biased, left-leaning legacy media wove their political and cultural preferences into supposedly “fair and balanced” reporting. We knew their stories were carefully crafted and
OPINION: ‘Here Be Dragons’ – To justify wrongdoing, is to stare into the abyss
Those vandalizing political signs in Alaska should heed the ancient maps that carried a warning at their edges: "Here be dragons." Beyond the known world lay uncertainty, danger, and monsters of the imagination. It wasn't really about dragons but the boundary
Eaglexit gathering signatures in latest step to break away from Anchorage
When Eagle River/Chugiak neighbors begin knocking on doors and asking residents to sign a Local Boundary Commission petition, it may resemble a political campaign from a distance, but it's fundamentally
Alaska gubernatorial ad blasts Tom Begich’s refusal to protect girls’ sports from trans males
Gubernatorial hopeful Treg Taylor just released an ad criticizing the leading Democratic candidate, Tom Begich, for blocking a bill that would have protected girls from having to compete against transgender
OPINION: Those braying for ‘full PFD now’ are offering ‘bread and circuses’
Those braying for “Full PFD Now” are offering you bread and circuses. There is some uncomfortable math that isn’t part of the slogan and that is “income
OPINION: The 1st domino was our PFD. More will fall if Alaska doesn’t develop its resources
We can't keep full government services, reject new development, refuse new taxes, and quietly raid the Permanent Fund Dividend to make up the difference. That's managing decline, one budget cycle at a
OPINION: LGBTQ Pride parades can’t stop the Truth from marching on
While LGBTQ events and corporations withdrawing sponsorships are in the headlines, the most significant developments are taking place in the
Dunleavy threatens to veto AK Senate’s latest gasline plan – calls 3rd special session
Despite his misgivings, Dunleavy said the bill is very close to being satisfactory, and he has decided to call a third consecutive special legislative session this summer to allow lawmakers to finish the bill. That will begin on July 27 in
Bear attacks are reminders for Alaskans, warnings for tourists
Alaska's gigantic wildlife need to feed themselves and their young. They are very protective, not cuddly squeeze toys nor cartoon characters - and they are
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