OPINION: Proposed change to how Fairbanks funds construction would be a disaster for taxpayers
A permanent restructuring of how the borough buys construction, adopted by an outgoing body, effective on the watch of an incoming one, with no fiscal note, no published agreement, and no bid data on the record, is not a close call on process. It does not
OPINION: AK conservatives must vote strategically to avoid leftist takeover in governor’s race
Rank the three Republicans in whatever order you think best, but be sure to rank them all and leave JKT off your ballot completely. Failure to rally around all three Republicans will lead to a liberal takeover of
Alaska drops multiple voter misconduct charges after court’s novel interpretation of election law
The Alaska Court of Appeals rejected the state’s interpretation and held the statute requires something more: proof that the defendant acted with a “consciousness of wrongdoing” when deliberately making the false sworn
Fairbanks looks to push radical LGBTQ agenda on students throughout October
The Fairbanks School Board, now firmly controlled by hard-leftist members, is set to vote on a resolution that would call on all local schools to officially celebrate and actively promote LGBTQ History Month throughout all of
State invites drag queen to alert Alaska teachers about ‘grooming tactics’
Alaska’s Education Department is organizing a conference that includes a featured talk by a man best known for his controversial drag queen performances in front of young children and throughout Anchorage’s gay bar
Why is Alaska Catholic Conference silent on the most critical moral issues?
When Alaska legislation concerns the protection of unborn children, the meaning of marriage, parental authority or religious liberty, where is the public voice of the Alaska Catholic Conference? What are the bishops teaching? What guidance is given to
Leftist pollsters admit that 70% of Alaskans want late-term abortionists punished
The vast majority of both Democrats and Republicans in Alaska favor criminalizing late-term abortion, according to a new poll by a left-of-center polling project called “Common Ground in the Battlegrounds.” The Alaska survey was conducted July 22-Aug. 3
A conservative’s guide to voting on Alaska judges
Once again, Alaskans are being asked to vote on whether certain judges should be retained or removed from the bench. Yet voters will go to the polls with little to no information about the judicial philosophies or political leanings of these
Even Alaska’s ranked-choice vote supporters avoid defending it
In attempting to convince Alaskans to keep its divisive ranked-choice voting system, left-wing proponents have gone out of their way to avoid mentioning the controversial voting
Lawsuit targets alleged DEI discrimination by Alaska’s left-leaning judge selection council
In an effort to expose and eliminate suspected unlawful discrimination within the powerful left-leaning group that controls who can become an Alaskan judge, a national law firm has filed suit against the Alaska Judicial Council for failing to produce its
The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting.
Our reports look to inform and equip Alaskans to effectively engage the culture for the common good. Please keep your comments respectful.
NEWS TIPS
SUPPORT
© Copyright 2026 - Alaska Watchman • All Rights Reserved