Three distinct sides to weigh in on Alaska legislation aimed at abortion
This could well be a public hearing like few others in Alaska. Three distinct sides of the abortion debate will be featured April 16 in the Senate Judiciary Committee. At issue is Senate Joint Resolution 4, sponsored by Sen. Shelley Hughes (R-Palmer/Chugiak),
House bill seeks to ban mandatory COVID vaccines in Alaska
Introduced on April 14, House Bill 175 recognizes COVID-19 immunization rights for Alaskans who decline to get the experimental COVID shots. Sponsored by Representatives Ben Carpenter (R-Nikiski), Sarah Vance (R-Homer) and Christopher Kurka (R-Wasilla), the
Alaska halts Johnson & Johnson vaccines due to dangerous blood clotting identified by CDC
Due to reports of dangerous blood clotting in the brain associated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, the CDC has recommended an immediate pause on using the experimental shot which, like all other COVID vaccines, has only been approved for
State House blocks vote and discussion on whether Alaskans should be forced to vaccinate
A tense exchange broke out during the Alaska House floor session on April 12 when Rep. David Eastman (R-Wasilla) introduced a measure meant to convey that the House was opposed to mandatory vaccines in Alaska. Eastman introduced a Sense of the House stating,
Cruise line in Alaska wants to resume trips in July with mandatory shots for all
Norwegian Cruise Line, which offers seven-day trips from Seattle to Southeast Alaska, has asked the CDC to approve its cruising season beginning July 4 so long as all crew and passengers have proof of a COVID shot. An April 5 letter from Norwegian Cruise Line
How long will pro-life Alaskans endure token political gestures?
Prolife voters have remained loyal supporters of the Republican Party for decades and, apart from local and token legislation in heavily prolife states, have achieved truly little in exchange for being the largest single-issue voting bloc in American
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
Vote Bronson for mayor, and reaffirm traditional Alaska values in Anchorage
Anchorage is at a crossroads. Do we take the path of government control over our daily lives and businesses, or do we assert control over ourselves? To me the answer is obvious – it may be to you as well. But some of our neighbors are okay with outside
A constitutional convention might finally correct Alaska’s perennial fiscal woes
What do Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Saudi Arabia Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have in common? They all want $100-a-barrel oil. Alaska, Saudi Arabia and Russia want high oil prices for the
Sen. Shower embraces the titanic task of restoring Alaska’s election integrity
Sen. Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) has undertaken a monumental effort to address a litany of election problems plaguing Alaska. From wildly inaccurate voter rolls to questionable registration practices to widespread inconsistencies in the handling, tracking and
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