An interpreter’s take on the linguistic errors and hypocrisy that have plagued AK-Russian relations
Translators and interpreters use their knowledge of two or more languages and cultural meanings to translate or interpret texts and conversations from one language to another, to enhance communication across cultures and the parties involved. The difference
OPINION: ‘Let’s roll!’ Don’t stand by while America is destroyed
The days of “I don’t want to get involved” must end. In the aviation industry we have a saying, “See something, say something.” This is designed to stop terrorist attacks and high jacking as well as other crimes. The next step of course may be that
OPINION: Ted Stevens Day is the wrong kind of nostalgia
If conservatives still celebrated “Ted Stevens Day” this past Saturday, they unfortunately have a lot of soul-searching and education to go through. I would rather that the public allow him to rest in peace, and stop trying to hide the damage this man did
TONIGHT: Fairbanks call to action – Assembly wants to implement Vote-By-Mail
This Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. the Fairbanks Borough Assembly is set to vote on a resolution that directs the clerk’s office to explore implementing vote by mail elections across the borough. Assemblywoman Savannah Fletcher introduced this resolution,
OPINION: Oppose the witch hunt against conservative Fairbanks Assemblywoman
On July 25, the Fairbanks Borough Assembly will take up an ethics complaint brought against Assemblywoman Barbara Haney by Kristin Schupp. She alleges that Haney broke code 6.12.010 which states that a “public official shall not represent themselves as
Raising the Lamp #3 – Rob Yundt
Join us as we sit down with Rob Yundt to discuss his bid for Alaska Senate in District N. We unpack his positions on the PFD, abortion, ranked-choice voting, impeaching justices, trans athletes in women’s sports, homeschool and more. If you are
After court-ordered signature recount, ranked-choice repeal question still qualifies for Nov. ballot
Alaska’s Division of Elections has confirmed that there are more than enough qualified signatures on the ballot initiative aimed at repealing ranked choice voting. After battling a months-long lawsuit aimed at blocking the repeal question from this
Radicalizing Anchorage: New mayor strategizes with hard leftist on DEI, BIPOC agendas
Newly elected Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is meeting with some of the most radical far-left organizations in the state to strategize how to impose their shared agenda on the city. This mission will be made easier thanks to the far-left supermajority on
Will Anchorage’s hard Left restore ‘strong mayor’ powers now that they command City Hall?
When the fawning tributes subside in the next few weeks, newly-elected Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance will face an important question: will she restore the traditional executive powers of Anchorage mayor, or will she permit the Anchorage Assembly to
Raising the Lamp #2 – Joel Davidson
In our second longform interview, we sit down with our Editor in Chief Joel Davidson to discuss recent stories, the latest happenings at the Alaska Watchman, and news from around the state and
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