After lengthy delay, Alaska finally cuts Planned Parenthood from Medicaid
It took the State of Alaska four months to finally comply with a new federal law that prohibits certain nonprofit abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid
OPINION: Prophets, geopolitics & defending parent rights in Alaska
The fundamental rights of Alaska parents to guide the upbringing of their children is being violated by hard-left school district activists and Alaska Family Council is preparing legal action to stop
Former chairman calls for a revival of ‘once and future’ Alaskan Independence Party
The revival of the Alaskan Independence Party needs only to follow the protocols of the Division of Elections by calling a convention, restore the purpose and name of the party, and resume its
SHELLEY HUGHES: The AIP has died but Alaskans must keep fighting for our birthright
The Alaskan Independence Party may have dissolved but the ideas it embodied did not. They will live on in many of us who believe that Alaska has not been well treated since our creation as
Slow Bleed: Climate extremists drive away families and hollow out Alaska
Alaska's outmigration rate remains among the highest in the nation, and it is not the result of bad luck, but the predictable outcome of a sustained, Outside-funded campaign by environmental extremists who turn every development opportunity into a political
OPINION: How Alaska elects RINO traitors and what to do about it
You might wonder how Alaskans elected seven people with such low character that they will lie to voters to get elected and then betray them at the first chance they
OPINION: Frustrated with Alaska’s GOP? Then join the party to press for change
To undeclared or nonpartisan voters, a fair question must be asked: are you engaged, undecided, or simply choosing to remain on the sidelines? Avoiding affiliation may feel safe, but it does little to shape outcomes. Progress - especially conservative
OPINION: Alaska mustn’t fall victim to eco-cults that have vandalized Germany’s energy
Alaska winters are predictably long and harsh, and we cannot afford to gamble our energy security on outside money-driven climate cults and eco-terrorists who live thousands of miles away. Alaskans must control our energy
Anchorage ‘Regress Report’: Roaming drunks, sidewalk sex, rampant vandals & growing squalor
A few months ago, it was difficult to find a safe park in Anchorage. Now, it’s difficult to attend activities at my church and to feel safe walking in my neighborhood. We moved into our home nine years ago, and our neighborhood wasn’t like
Round 3: Once again, Alaskans to decide fate of Ranked-Choice voting
Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom announced on Dec. 31 that the ballot initiative petition to repeal Alaska’s controversial ranked-choice voting system has been
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