‘Underground Pride’ at Palmer fairgrounds to include ‘all ages’ drag shows
While the Mat-Su has yet to host a controversial Drag Queen Story Hour at a local library or have a public gay Pride festival, Transgender and homosexual activists are quietly gaining a foothold in one of Alaska’s most socially and politically
Soldotna’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is on
The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will again take to the streets of Soldotna. The yearly celebration was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid concerns, but restored last year, and is on again in 2022. Organized by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, the event
Is Alaska’s election integrity worth 2 hours of your time?
Sometimes the battle for election integrity is very general, like supporting voter ID requirements before you cast a ballot. And sometimes it is very specific. This Saturday, it is very specific. The single greatest thing you can do for election integrity
Rep. Eastman: Our treatment of the unvaxxed is a ‘national disgrace’
Momentous events in the life of a nation do not arrive because a people are ready for them. By all accounts, Americans weren’t ready when the Cuban Missile Crisis began, when General Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo, or when Japanese planes first appeared
New group empowers Alaskans to exercise parental rights in public schools
November 15th was a big night for the Alaska chapter of Parent’s Rights in Education’s (PRIE). Gathered at the at Loussac Library, community members’ politicians, and parents joined PRIE’s First Annual Celebration to discuss a long overdue topic
Desperate Alaskans demand Dunleavy and lawmakers fight Covid mandates
For nearly five hours on Nov. 22, a continuous stream of Alaskans took three minutes apiece to share heartbreaking stories about loved ones dying in the hospital after being denied Covid treatments or losing long-time businesses and careers due to shot
Tonight: Alaskans mobilize to fight for parental rights in schools
An article in the Washington Post recently made this bold statement, “Parents claim they have the right to shape their kids’ school curriculum. They do not.” The October article asserts that the current movement of citizens pushing for parental rights
St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish descendants of Alaska
With more than 31.5 million Americans claiming some degree of Irish ancestry, Saint Patrick’s Day remains one of the most celebrated holidays in America. In typical years there are large celebrations and parades in major cities like New York and Chicago to
Palmer fireworks kick off Christmas season with thanksgiving to God
Twenty-two years ago, local businessman Stanley Guthrie gave his life to Christ and felt compelled to mark the landmark decision with a blast. For the past two decades he has put on one of the best fireworks shows in the state in honor of his Savior. The
Wasilla mayor says voters can’t go to poll site unless they mask up
Alaskans who show up to vote in the joint Mat-Su Borough and statewide election must wear a mask in order to cast a ballot at the Wasilla Public Library polling station. Local resident Mike Hensley walked into the library on Oct. 20, the first day of early
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