Alaska welcomes return of victorious Special Olympic athletes
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage on June 12 to welcome the team of athletes, coaches and support staff who returned from a week in Orlando, Florida, where they earned 43 medals in the Special Olympics USA Games.
Still no word on whether Supreme Court will reverse Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a new round of rulings on June 13, but no final decision has come on whether it will overturn Roe v. Wade and allow each state to restrict or ban abortions as they see fit. A large police force was gathered outside the court on
Thousands turn out to celebrate ‘Colony Days’ in Palmer
Mat-Su residents packed the streets of downtown Palmer this past weekend to celebrate Colony Days in honor of the 203 original farming families that carved out an agricultural community back in 1935. The annual event was mired in controversy earlier this year
Palin leads 4 finalists likely to advance in primary to replace Don Young
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin garnered nearly 30% of the June 11 special primary vote that included a packed field of 48 candidates looking to replace late Congressman Don Young who died unexpectedly in March. The other top vote getters, according to
Tonight’s Mat-Su Health Foundation membership meeting may be contentious
The Mat-Su Health Foundation, one of the most powerful and well-funded organizations in the Mat-Su, will hold its annual membership meeting tonight, June 13. It will be a chance for members to address some heated controversies that have come to light in
Alaska Troopers launch online reporting system for certain crimes
The Alaska State Troopers have introduced a new crime reporting system that allows Alaskans to report information about certain crimes online. The new system, launched June 10, is for certain non-emergency crimes where the suspect is unknown and the incident
OPINION: Many online games lead kids toward sexualization and the occult
During the quarantine time, many kids started to play online video games. We had personal experience with this ourselves and so my oldest daughter and I did some research, engaged in some of these games, and talked with people who played them. I felt I
Anchorage pro-life center vandalized with graffiti, broken glass and nails
A prominent pro-life pregnancy center in Anchorage was vandalized last week with graffiti, a broken front door and nails placed upright in the cracks of the parking lot. It is the latest in a string of attacks against pro-life centers and churches across the
After failed plot to rebrand Colony Days, event returns to Palmer June 10-12
Following a highly controversial and ultimately failed attempt to change the name of “Colony Days” to the “Braided River Festival,” the 86-year-old celebration of the historic roots of Palmer is back this weekend with activities kicking off Friday.
Conservative Assembly members join vote urging Anchorage to celebrate LGBTQ events
On June 7, the Anchorage Assembly unanimously voted to approve a resolution urging residents to actively celebrate and promote the practices and identities of the LGBTQ+ agenda during Pride month. The 9-0 vote to approve included Assembly Members Jamie
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