Murkowski peddles debunked myth that mosquito bites spread Hep. B
In a high-profile Feb. 25 confirmation hearing for President Trump's Surgeon General nominee, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski falsely asserted that Hepatitis B is being spread via mosquito bites in Alaska
Marc Chagall: dreaming in color, painting in tradition
Art serves as a profound, often critical, mirror of ethnic groups and nationalities by reflecting their values, histories and evolving identities. It captures the essence of cultural heritage through visual narratives, music and performance, while
U.S. conducting ‘Arctic Edge’ military exercises in Alaska and Greenland
In an effort to improve readiness and demonstrate military capabilities in the Arctic, the U.S. is conducting joint exercises in multiple locations across Alaska and Greenland from Feb. 23 to March
Anchorage looks to give $2M in marijuana tax to school district’s daycare program
Thanks to the city’s booming weed industry, the 5% marijuana tax brings in about $5 million annually, all of which goes to helping parents offset the cost of leaving their kids in daycare or early education
Alaska bill threatens religious liberty with aggressive LGBTQ agenda
House Bill 301 would make it unlawful to treat people differently based on their preferred sexual identity, meaning bathroom policies, wedding venue rentals, youth camps and many other entities could be forced to affirm and facilitate gender
Anchorage diner owner, who defied Covid mandates, invited to State of Union speech
In 2020, the Kriners became a lightning rod when they doggedly refused to bow to then-Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s order that all indoor dining operations shut down due to his Covid
How Alaska pastors & parents can ensure public schools don’t undercut our values
It's time for Alaska pastors and parents to join the fight to ensure that public schools do not undermine our faith, morals and parental
OPINION: Is Murkowski opposition to the SAVE Act driven by hope of a Trump impeachment?
Maybe she secretly hopes that by opposing the SAVE Act, she is enabling the Democrats to take control of the House in November so that they can fulfill their promise to impeach the president. If this is what she desires, it could
OPINION: Alaska’s energy future is within reach – if we don’t regulate it away
Alaska should not be a pawn in someone else’s energy strategy. We will not allow outsider activists to turn us into a postcard or wildlife park. We are a resource state with the capacity to supply affordable gas to America for generations. The progress
Iditarod race pulls ahead despite ongoing fight with radical animal activists
Despite ongoing struggles with one of the most extreme animal rights groups in the world, the 54th running of the Iditarod remains on schedule and appears to be in better shape than recent
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