Despite COVID-19, Alaska’s abortion centers remain open for business
Abortionists at Planned Parenthood locations in Alaska are continuing to kill unborn babies despite concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus. In a email to supporters across Alaska, the Northwest and Hawaii, Planned Parenthood’s regional CEO Chris
More Alaska churches restrict events amid fear of COVID-19
Alaska’s faith communities are a state of flux as pastors struggle with whether to keep churches open for Sunday worship and mid-week ministries. A growing number of churches are canceling religious services and providing online or televised options. Others
Coronavirus presents challenge for Alaska Watchman
Small businesses across Alaska face unprecedented challenges to stay afloat amid mass closures of restaurants, small businesses and public accommodations. The Watchman has also taken a difficult hit as Alaskans understandably prioritize care for family,
Alaska churches disrupted, closed over coronavirus
In the wake of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Alaska, churches across the state either closed or adapted their services this past weekend as thousands of believers struggled with how to honor God on the Sabbath while taking prudent measures in
State of Alaska considers paying for transgender hormones
As the result of federal litigation, the Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services is considering a change to its regulations, which would allow the state to begin providing public funding for powerful hormonal therapy and other non-surgical procedures
Alaska’s Catholic churches implement plan to combat coronavirus
Catholics comprise the single largest religious group in Alaska, and parishes across the state have implemented measures to combat the potential outbreak of coronavirus. While there are still no known cases in Alaska, bishops overseeing churches in the
How Alaska’s faith-based community can combat coronavirus
As you are probably well aware, coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading in the U.S. and we need to prepare. How do we know who to listen to, and what does it mean to prepare? With countless social media posts, uncertainty about the reliability of mainstream
Voters to decide fate of Alaska judges – including one at the Supreme Court
2020 promises to be year full of political drama, especially in the presidential election. The Alaska general election ballot includes not just the presidential race, but also a U.S. Senate and U.S. House race that may be hotly contested, and likely some
College choir on mission to restore ancient sacred music in Alaska
A group of college kids is headed to Alaska this month with the aim of stirring souls and inspiring churches to embrace the largely forgotten but rich tradition of sacred choral music. Beatus Choral Ensemble is a professional choir that includes Alaska grown
Bill aims to nix state funded art in Alaska
Senate Bill 97 takes up the issue of whether Alaska should continue state funding of public art projects, especially given the current budget crisis. The public art program has a controversial history, as many of the pieces are incomprehensible or fail to
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