TODAY: Alaska to livestream ranked-choice vote count for U.S. Congress
Today at 4 p.m. Alaska’s Division of Elections will livestream its ranked-choice voting tabulation for the special general election to determine who won the contest to replace the late Congressman Don Young. While the race is far from over, hard-left
Amid calls to cancel Shakespeare, Alaska theater continues 30-year mission to honor ‘The Bard’
For 30 years the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre has provided high quality Shakespearean productions in an effort to deepen appreciation of, and expand the audience for, Shakespearean theater in Interior Alaska. Since launching its first performance in 1992
Mat-Su approves lifetime term limits, property tax breaks, redistricting map
Mat-Su voters easily passed lifetime term limits for borough mayor and assembly members, as well as additional property tax breaks for seniors and military veterans. They also approved new redistricting lines for the seven assembly districts spread across the
Alaska to launch major media blitz to increase COVID jabs
The seemingly endless government-funded radio, television and social media messaging aimed at getting the maximum number of Alaskans to submit to experimental Covid jabs won’t end anytime soon. In an effort to convince ever more residents to get the shot,
U.S. military uses taxpayer dollars to push LGBTQ ‘Pride’ in Alaska
Nearly every single military entity dedicated to protecting Alaska and the nation as a whole is using taxpayer resources to push acceptance of LGBTQ lifestyles and sexual identities during the month of June. Federal entities in Alaska that are actively
Rep. Young blasted for ‘disgraceful’ vote on Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan
Rep. Don Young and 12 fellow House Republicans gave President Biden a lifeline in providing the crucial votes to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. These 13 Republicans now face major a backlash from conservatives across the nation. The National
Growing movement enlists Alaska parents to defend kids from harmful ideologies in schools
Parents’ Rights in Education (PRIE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping parents with the tools and support necessary to stand up in their communities against harmful rhetoric and ideologies in local schools. The group recognizes that parents
Mat-Su Fred Meyer store boots stellar employee for declining to vaccinate or wear a mask
Leigh Nelson has enjoyed working at the Fred Meyer store in Palmer for the past two and a half years. A stellar employee, she serves in multiple departments and helps train new hires. On July 8, however, she was told to leave the store indefinitely because
Alaska BLEXIT to host first public meeting in honor of law enforcement
The new Alaska chapter of BLEXIT, part of a national movement that aims to educate and empower minorities across America, will hold its first public meeting on Saturday, May 22, to celebrate men and women who serve in law enforcement. According to the
Alaska Native corporation mandates employees get COVID shot by Aug. 1
Employees of the Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC), including those who work for its many subsidiary companies across Alaska, must submit to a COVID vaccination by Aug. 1. Those who refuse will be place on unpaid leave while their employment status is
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