Anchorage mayor dismisses protesters in laying out COVID plan
With an upcoming protest planned by Anchorage business owners desperate to get back to work, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz released his “roadmap” for reopening a city which has been largely shutdown since March 20 due to COVID-19. At an April 20 press conference,
Alaska reports 1,270 babies killed by abortion in 2019
There are no press releases, live-streamed media conferences or glossy websites to report the number of unborn babies killed through abortion each year in Alaska. Instead, these deaths are quietly posted in an obscure section of the Alaska Department of
Watchman lookout: Prayer, pot lounges, and defunding liberal bias
Here are a few brief editorial observations from a dizzying week of non-stop news across Alaska. DIVINE INTERVENTION Gov. Dunleavy is setting aside some time this Friday to ask for divine assistance during our struggle with the coronavirus. The 2 p.m.
Alaska issues health alert for religious gatherings
Just days before Easter – one of the most important religious events of the year – the State of Alaska has released safety guidelines for religious groups. The April 7 health alert from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services says places of
Anchorage posts liberal group’s voter guide on city website
The Municipality of Anchorage has partnered with a left-leaning political activist group to inform voters about candidates and ballot initiatives in the April 7 election. The mail-in election is currently underway. The city’s website includes a “Ballot
Mayor lets Anchorage pot shops stay open amid emergency shutdown
While all non-essential Anchorage businesses are under direct orders from Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz to close shop in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, recreational marijuana dispensaries are exempted and remain ready to sell pre-rolled
Juneau 911 responders evaluating all COVID-19 cases for home quarantine
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Juneau, emergency responders are implementing a temporary “quarantine at home” protocol for certain 911 calls. The first coronavirus case was confirmed in Juneau over the weekend – an adult patient who was
Pro-life, pro-family Anchorage voter guide shows stark differences among candidates
There could not be greater contrasts among the candidates running for Anchorage Assembly and Anchorage School Board seats, especially with regards to pro-life, parental rights and religious liberty issues. Between March 17 and April 7, Anchorage residents
Kenai Assembly splits 5-4 in support of LGBT hate crime bill
Following an impassioned and sometimes angry public comment period, the Kenai Borough Assembly narrowly approved a resolution on Feb. 25, urging the Alaska Legislature to include “sexual orientation and gender identity” in state hate crimes law. Sponsored
Upcoming Marvel movie pushes LGBT romance
The upcoming Marvel superhero movie, “The Eternals,” will include a romantic moment between two male characters. Actor Haaz Sleiman mentioned that it is important “to show how loving and beautiful a queer family can be,” reported
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