Troopers release names of those who died in plane crash near Nome
Alaska State Troopers released the names of all 10 people who died in the Feb. 6 plane crash outside of Nome, a tragedy that has rocked communities across the region. The Bering Air Caravan, single-engine turboprop plane included nine passengers and the
UPDATE: Missing Nome-bound plane found with deceased crash victims
The U.S. Coast Guard has found the Nome-bound passenger plane that went missing on the morning of Feb. 6. According to a 2:17 p.m., update from the agency on Feb. 7, the Coast Guard “located an aircraft matching the description of the missing plane approx.
Poll: Alaskans oppose tax hikes to flood state pension plan and public schools
A new statewide survey commissioned by Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) makes it clear that Alaskans oppose new taxes for costly state pension plan proposals or expanded spending on state-funded education. Public opinion seems to contrast with
OPINION: Trump overplays hand with talk of annexing Canada
Trump was very clever in using the threat of tariffs. Annexing Canada is absurd, and telegraphs his own personality weaknesses to the
More death, fewer babies and out-migration expected to erode Alaska’s population
Alaska can look forward to far fewer babies and many more older people over the next quarter
OPINION: Alaska’s floundering political identity was on full display Nov. 5
OPINION: Alaska's floundering political identity on full
Mat-Su to weigh displaying 10 Commandments, and key documents impacting U.S. founding
Mat-Su to weigh displaying 10 Commandments, other key documents impacting U.S.
Mat-Su accepting applications to replace conservative Assemblyman Rob Yundt
Over the next week or so, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly will select a replacement for Rob Yundt, an outspoken conservative who recently stepped down due to moving outside his Assembly district boundary
OPINION: What should Christian voters prioritize – character or policy?
OPINION: What should Christians voters prioritize – character or
ANALYSIS: Poor scholarship & woke dogma plague Dr. Smith’s talk at Juneau’s Egan Library
Ethnic minorities, religious refugees, and other groups segregated by a dominant society have developed and implemented strategies and tactics intended to protect their national identity, religious practices, ancient traditions, and community
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