Occasional Alaska visitor and Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson, has died
Dr. James C. Dobson, one of the most influential Christian leaders of the last half-century and a tireless advocate for the traditional family, passed away on August 21 at age 89. Dobson reached millions of listeners around the world through his Focus on
Alaska Medical Board aims to hold doctors to account for cross-sex transitions on kids
On Aug. 22, the Alaska State Medical Board will consider a proposal aimed at holding doctors accountable for engaging in the so-called “gender transitioning” of minor
Alaska’s GOP candidates struggle with name recognition
A recent poll conducted by Cygnal Research has revealed significant challenges facing many of the 2026 GOP gubernatorial candidates in
Cross-dressing Bethel elementary teacher blasts concerned parents as ‘transphobic’
A newly hired cross-dressing, transgender sixth-grade teacher in Bethel is working behind the scenes with school administrators to combat potential backlash from parents who may be concerned about how the man’s gender confusion will impact impressionable
Alaska joins 21 states urging ‘full-scale review’ of dangerous mail-in abortion drug
Alaska Attorney Gen. Treg Taylor joined 21 attorneys general urging the federal government to press ahead with a review of the dangerous mail-in abortion drug mifepristone, and to reconsider reinstating safety protocols that were abruptly discarded by the
OPINION: Alaska AG Treg Taylor is trying to rehabilitate his image
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor seems to be trying to rehabilitate his image, possibly in preparation for a run at the governor's office in next year's election. It appears that he is attempting to address two significant judicial issues he faces, so
Court affirms Mat-Su policy requiring students to use bathrooms based on biological sex
Mat-Su Borough students will not be permitted to use the restrooms or locker rooms of the opposite sex, simply because they personally claim to identify as a member of that
BOB BIRD: The Shroud of Turin is unifying Christians
Right now, the Shroud is at an all-time high point of
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
Gov. Dunleavy warns that U.S. must stop Russia & China from controlling the Arctic
Just one week before Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with President Trump in Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote a column for Fox News, warning that the Russian Navy, along with China are planning to control the Arctic, and they must be
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