OPINION: Failure to harvest Alaska timber degrades both forest and economy
Walking away from our forests or closing more mills is the worst possible outcome for communities and the environment. Managing them responsibly through sound policy and collaboration is not radical. It is practical, balanced, long overdue and I look forward
Alaska Senate Republicans have a new Minority Leader
The Senate Republican Caucus in the Alaska Legislature has elected Sen. Mike Cronk (R – Tok/Northway) as its new Minority
OPINION: Bronson’s gubernatorial campaign stop leaves AK Grand Jury defenders wanting
Until Mr. Bronson develops a concrete plan for how to rein in a rogue Alaska Supreme Court, he will be wasting his time campaigning on the
Alaskans join faith-filled patriots to adorn White House in traditional Christmas décor
Three Alaskans joined an army of decorators from across the U.S. to bring to life Melania Trump’s 2025 Christmas theme for the White House – “Home is Where the Heart Is.” Unlike 2024’s motif by Jill Biden, which stirred controversy for what many
2nd round of high winds blows Colony Christmas parade into next week
Due to another round of high winds, the annual Colony Christmas parade and fireworks show in downtown Palmer has been postponed until Dec.
GLEN BIEGEL: The good, bad & ugly – and why I back Shelley Hughes for governor
Here we go! An Alaskan political season like no other. If you stick with me for three minutes, I'll tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly of this election cycle and my take on the candidates, specifically why I am supporting Shelley
Fixing Alaska education (part 2): We must end our long history of indoctrination
It all comes down to choice and who gets to make it. Will our children be captive to a modern indoctrination system or will they be given the opportunity to learn in a manner consistent with the values of their parents? School vouchers are constitutional and
Alaska delegation joins Trump for repeal of Biden-era blockades on resource development
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, along with Congressman Nick Begich, joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the president signed two major Congressional Review Act resolutions to reverse restrictive Biden-era blockades that locked
National pro-life warrior – Seth Gruber – to speak in Anchorage on Sunday
One of Seth Gruber's main goals is to inspire American churches to boldly enter the fight to defend the
Gov. Dunleavy releases draft budget, blasts lawmakers for failure to stabilize state spending
Dunleavy acknowledged that this is not sustainable for the long-term and he blasted lawmakers for failing to produce a long-term fiscal plan to stabilize state finances without having to impose new taxes or annually divert Alaskan’s PFD
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