Wasilla mayoral candidates weigh in on hot-button social issues
On Oct. 6, three candidates are vying to become the next mayor of Wasilla – Stu Graham, Glenda Ledford and Doug Holler. Alaska Watchman sent a political questionnaire to all three candidates in order to get their views on pressing social issues such as
‘Progressive’ Palmer City Council candidate complains of ‘divisive’ conservatives
Sabrena Combs, a self-described “progressive” running for re-election on the Palmer City Council, is frustrated by her conservative colleagues and hopes the Oct. 6 election will swing leadership of the small town to the left. In a recent interview, which
Palmer City Council candidate Linda Combs reflects on key social issues
Editor’s note: We sent survey questions to all three candidates running for two seats on the Palmer City Council. Every candidate (including Sabrena Combs who is running for re-election, and newcomer Brian Daniels) confirmed receipt of the survey, but only
Leading pro-life apologist headed to Alaska next month
One of the nation’s top pro-life apologists is slated to speak in Wasilla next month. Scott Klusendorf is president of Life Training Institute, and author of “The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture.” He is speaking at the Oct. 8
Anchorage taxpayers are underwriting LGBTQ youth summit
Anchorage taxpayers are helping to finance a radical youth program that encourages young children and teens to embrace transgender, gay and bisexual identities and behaviors. Organizers for the upcoming LGBTQ+ Fall Youth Summit proudly announced that their
Rolling rally for Trump on Saturday, from Anchorage to Big Lake
On Sept. 26, Alaskans will hold a rally and rolling parade through the streets of Anchorage in support of President Donald Trump. “We are the silent but yet not so silent majority,” a Facebook notice for the rally states. “We fly our American flag with
Alaska’s acting AG comments on limits of state power during an emergency
The State of Alaska has expansive powers to enact laws during a state of emergency, but there are limits. Ed Sniffen, the state’s acting attorney general, spoke during a Sept. 22 online townhall where he spelled out the limits of emergency powers Gov. Mike
Juneau scraps witness safeguard for mail-in vote
Citing the possibility of death and illness from the spread of COVID-19, the Juneau Assembly voted to remove the witness verification requirement of all mail-in ballots for the Oct. 6 municipal election. In order to protect the integrity of the vote, all
Fairbanks School Board candidates divided on abortion, LGBT policies
Fairbanks School Board candidates hold widely differing views when it comes to abortion, LGBT issues and parental rights. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate. Their responses to some of the most hot-button social issues are published below.
Sullivan implores U.S. Senate to pass law protecting police from violent attackers
AlaskaWatchman.com Last week, Sen. Dan Sullivan attempted to persuade his U.S. Senate colleagues to pass his Protect Our Heroes Act, saying that respect for law enforcement across the nation is not only fading by “it’s being reversed.” While
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