Lance Pruitt and Craig Campbell to address election integrity at Mat-Su event
Former Alaska Lt. Gov. Craig Campbell and former State Representative Lance Pruitt are set to tackle the contentious topic of election integrity and reform during a March 20 address to the Mat-Su Republican Women’s Club. The event is open to the public.
2.20 > Career & Tech Admissions
At the repeated request of parents we looked into a story involving the Matsu Borough School District and the recent, sudden change, in the manner of admissions into MatSu Career and Tech high school. When the school was originally founded, under the guidance
2.18 > Training Tattle-Tales
Alaska School Activities Association (or ASAA) is the governing body that oversees high school sports across the state. We recently published a story detailing a new “hate speech” proposal which it will consider at its Feb. 22 and 23rd meeting. The basic
50 private religious schools to consider in Alaska
Each year the Private School Review researches and lists quality private religious schools across the nation. This year, the group included 50 Alaska schools on its list, which is 75% of all religiously affiliated schools in the state. These institutions
Dunleavy calls for $5K PFD, gambling, homeschool support and energy independence
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said 2020 was an eye opener on many levels and should spur Alaska to change the way it approaches homeschooling, taxes, gambling and energy independence. Dunleavy’s Jan. 28 State of the State address began with a recap of how COVID has
Who could be against school choice in Alaska?
Alaskans love choice and have lots to celebrate with the many publicly funded schooling options available for our children. We can choose standard public school or various specialized schools. We can accept state funding to join a homeschool charter program
Wasilla High to replace controversial statue with likeness of Chief Wasilla
As part of its rebranding project, Wasilla High School – home of the Warriors – is removing a 12-foot statue that has long been ridiculed for resembling a part of the female anatomy. The “Warrior Within” statue was first unveiled in 2012 and made
Alaska seeks public comment on COVID vaccine roll out
On Dec. 28, the Alaska Vaccine Allocation Advisory Committee will take public comment on how to rollout the next phase of COVID vaccinations. The public has opportunity to share comments about this next phase, which includes vaccinating those ages 75 years
2nd Alaska hospital worker goes to emergency department after receiving COVID shot
A second staff member at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau was taken to the emergency department after getting the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. According to a Dec. 16 statement from the hospital, the man experienced eye puffiness, light headedness and a
Applications open: Who will be Alaska’s next Supreme Court judge?
The Alaska Judicial Council is taking applications for a position on the Alaska Supreme Court. A seat on the five-member high court will be open this summer with the upcoming retirement of Chief Justice Joel Bolger. Those interested in becoming a Supreme
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