‘Bearded drag’ queen by night, State of Alaska youth summit guide by day
Alaska State Health Department is marshaling its considerable budget to host a youth summit that includes a keynote speaker who is renowned for his “bearded drag” queen performances in local gay bars and
OPINION: Anchorage teachers’ union is squeezing district for $69M pay hike
The Anchorage School District has come to an impasse in its contract negotiations with the Anchorage Education Association. The district has negotiated in good faith with the teachers’ union for nine months without reaching an agreement. Both have agreed on
Alaska Troopers seek advanced night-vision goggles for SWAT teams
The Alaska State Troopers’ (AST) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) program is seeking to acquire advanced night vision goggles for officers who serve in the tactical law enforcement program, a group tasked with resolving critical incidents that exceed the
Anchorage School District seeks to skirt Trump ban on DEI grants by ‘reframing’ content
Anchorage School District officials are coaching potential grant writers to “reframe” all “equity or DEI components” in classes or programs that seek federal grants under the Trump
Supporters to rally when Trump lands for historic Alaska meeting
On Friday, when President Trump arrives in Alaska, supporters aim to fill Midtown Anchorage with flags and signs to show him that Alaskans have his
OPINION: Help us ‘cause disruption’ in Alaska schools that aim to queer our kids
Through this Alaska Informed Parents action step, our intent is to cause disruption knowing that parents have every right to protect their kids from being
Governor says Alaska ‘stands ready to host historic meeting’ between Trump and Putin
“It’s fitting that discussions of global importance take place here,” Dunleavy added. “For centuries, Alaska has been a bridge between nations, and today, we remain a gateway for diplomacy, commerce, and security in one of the most critical regions on
Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15
President Donald Trump announced today that he will meet, in Alaska, with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15. “The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia,
Why the Fed pushes rates that cause recession & prevent needed growth for Trump’s America-1st agenda
the Fed is resisting the clear indicators that their crisis rates are leading the U.S. into recession and preventing the massive growth needed to fulfill Trump’s trade and America-First
Gov. Dunleavy: Leading lawmakers ‘don’t seem to care’ about Alaska’s failing schools
As the Alaska Legislature gathered in Juneau on Aug. 2 for a special session focused on public education reform and increasing Alaska’s food production and security, there were reports that legislative leadership would gavel in to hold two veto override
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