Nearly 70% of Alaska students fail latest statewide reading and math tests
Alaska’s traditional state-run education system took a step backwards this year with nearly 7 in 10 students unable to show rudimentary “proficiency” in reading and math. Additionally, 63% are failing in science, which is nearly identical to last
New poll shows Begich and Peltola in dead heat for Alaska’s U.S. Congressional seat
According to a newly released poll, Republican Nick Begich has pulled into a statistical dead heat in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Conducted by Cygnal Survey, the Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 poll included 400 likely voters. It notes
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native culture
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native
U.S. Supreme Court rejects pro-life suit against abortion pill mifepristone
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge of the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to relax restrictions on the dangerous chemical abortion pill
OPINION: Alaska Supreme Court must overturn Judge Zeman’s erroneous decision to upend homeschool programs
The Alaska Supreme Court would be wise to quickly overturn Zeman’s decision and let the Legislature decide if they want to change their existing educational policy. That’s the way our Founders wanted it
OPINION: What can Alaskans do when they are unlawfully persecuted by state government?
Facts revealed to the public in an independent grand jury report go hand in hand with our other remedies. Those facts help inform voters and can help generate the necessary support for initiatives and
Denali National Park response to flag fiasco marked by evasion, half-truths and redirection
The story has generated unprecedented views and comments on the Watchman website, as well as criticism about my reporting. For these reasons, I’d like to explain how this story developed over the past week, and what I hope will occur in the days
OPINION: Urban planners erode original intent of our nation’s highway funds
Bicycles and mass transit were not then, and should not be now, incorporated into what is arguably defense-oriented legislation and
Gov. Dunleavy, Sen. Sullivan cite border security ‘fallout’ amid surging Alaska fentanyl deaths
While the gathering was largely focused on announcing a new educational and preventative initiative – “One Pill Can Kill” - which includes a $3.3 million effort to address opioid use and overdose at the local level, the root of the problem is at the
Award-winning ‘Sacred Alaska’ film highlights profound influence of Orthodoxy on Native culture
“Sacred Alaska” is an award-winning documentary film that offers an intimate look into Native Alaska culture and
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