Rep. Eastman: Our treatment of the unvaxxed is a ‘national disgrace’
Momentous events in the life of a nation do not arrive because a people are ready for them. By all accounts, Americans weren’t ready when the Cuban Missile Crisis began, when General Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo, or when Japanese planes first appeared
Jan. 12 event to aid Alaskans in aftermath of violent storm
A group of state legislators has organized a fundraiser to help raise support for Alaskans dealing with property damage in the wake of a violent windstorm that wreaked havoc in communities across Alaska this month. The windstorm, which included gusts of
Violent Mat-Su wind storm expected to continue until 6 p.m. tonight
Violent winds continue to rip through the Mat-Su Borough for the third straight day. The valley is covered in branches, downed trees, broken powerlines and overturned semitrucks. Tens of thousands of homes are without power and massive snow berms have made
Russia and the New World Disorder
The world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place. While China remains the biggest threat to long term global stability, the new Russian Bear expansion quest in Europe is the tinderbox that could ignite a global conflict and have dramatic impact on
Melting Alaska glaciers vastly expand salmon habitat
Thanks to melting glaciers, Alaska’s salmon will have thousands of miles of additional habitat in the coming decades. This is from a report co-authored by University of Alaska Southeast professor Eran Hood. She is part of a team of scientists who
Commissioner on aging warns Alaska to prep for exploding senior population
Aging affects each and every one of us. If we live long enough, we will face this natural process in our own individual ways. I say “individual” because we are all unique and have experiences that belong to us alone. Some circumstances, however, are
12.20 > Healthcare costs are exploding
In a recent commentary, I pointed out the shift in focus among hospitals from refuges for the sick and injured into profit centered extraction chambers that almost omit a sucking sound as you walk through the sliding doors… but it’s probably just the
Ford Mustang, Coca Cola & McDonald’s: Soviets were desperate for a taste of America!
In the late 1960s through 1970s, one of the unique attractions in the Ukraine capitol of Kiev was a green and shiny 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback. Then, it was the only Ford in a city with a population of nearly 2 million residents. Occasionally, people would
Wasilla woman accepted to NASA, could be headed to Mars amid space race with China
Wasilla resident Deniz Melissa Burnham may be headed to the moon or even Mars in the coming years. A lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, the 36-year-old Burnham was recently selected by NASA as part of its exclusive 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. She reports for
If U.S. Supremes overturn Roe, prolife Alaskans still have a long way to go
Earlier this month, I was in Washington D.C. to pray for, rally and celebrate with thousands of other pro-lifers across America. We came because the U.S. Supreme Court took up a case from Mississippi (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health) challenging the
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