Alaskans are far more overweight and inactive than past generations
Despite a long litany of government-funded programs, state and federal health department outreach efforts and messaging campaigns, and tighter regulations on the availability of sugary drinks and candy in schools, Alaskans are more obese and overweight than
OPINION: Early takes on all candidates vying to be Alaska’s next governor
The field is starting to take shape for next year's gubernatorial election in Alaska, and although it is still very early to make predictions, here is a quick look at who is currently running and some guesstimates about their
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
OPINION: Help us ‘cause disruption’ in Alaska schools that aim to queer our kids
Through this Alaska Informed Parents action step, our intent is to cause disruption knowing that parents have every right to protect their kids from being
Man who ‘reveled’ in victimizing dozens of Alaska children gets 20-year sentence
Kaden Ollila used technology to harass, stalk and terrorize victims across Alaska, California and elsewhere and reveled in the torture he caused.
Why the Fed pushes rates that cause recession & prevent needed growth for Trump’s America-1st agenda
the Fed is resisting the clear indicators that their crisis rates are leading the U.S. into recession and preventing the massive growth needed to fulfill Trump’s trade and America-First
Gov. Dunleavy signs orders to improve govt. efficiency, cut waste, slash DEI funds
Gov. Dunleavy signs orders to improve Alaska state government's efficiency, cut waste, eliminate DEI
OPINION: Subsidies for PBS & NPR are born of Constitutional ignorance
All subsidies for the arts are unconstitutional. There is no provision for it. The 10th amendment is perfectly clear. You want subsidies? Then ask your own state to do
Angry Tanana Fair official urges LGBTQ activists to pressure board in aftermath of nixed drag show
A disgruntled senior staff member at Tanana Valley State Fair is upset with the board’s decision to cancel a divisive LGBTQ drag queen show that had been planned for this year’s fair near
Alaska Dept. of Law creates process for citizens to request grand jury investigations
After years of controversy surrounding what many view as systemic violations of citizen grand jury rights, the Alaska Dept. of Law (DOL) announced that residents now have a more accessible and transparent process to request that an investigative grand jury
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