Alaska health department now pushing 3rd COVID injection, as vaccine effectiveness wanes
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is now claiming that all Alaskans who are “immunocompromised” should get a third COVID shot. The recommendation, issued Aug. 20, follows lockstep with new CDC advice based on some studies showing
AK Supreme Court says effort to recall Anchorage Assemblywoman Zaletel is legal
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the effort to recall Anchorage Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel can proceed. The Aug. 19 decision upheld a superior court ruling affirming that the recall attempt is legal. Both the city and Zaletel had attempted to use the courts
Vax mandate presents excruciating decision for Alaska military family
Editor’s note: After verifying the author’s identity and Alaska residency, the Alaska Watchman has agreed to let her use a pseudonym in order to protect her family and her husband’s military career. I am writing this piece to illustrate the coming
Anchorage protesters to rally again as vax mandate deadline nears for 5,000 health workers
Employees from Southcentral Foundation and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are rallying once again to voice their opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Health care workers, community members, customer-owners, patients and any concerned citizens are
Anchorage Assembly set to vote on ‘equity pillar’ to eradicate unwelcome behavior
The Anchorage Assembly is continuing its push to eradicate what it deems to be unwelcoming aspects of the community. On Aug. 10, the Assembly will vote on a proposal to add an “equity pillar” to guide their social justice agenda. Introduced by Assemblymen
Alaska Family Council urges opposition to drafting women into war
There is no reasonable rationale for women to be drafted into war. Last week, the Senate Armed Forces Committee approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act which would require just that. Men and women are physically and biologically
Assimilation to American culture is critical and difficult for immigrants
On Jan. 9, 2020, I was a presenter at the Juneau–Gastineau Rotary Club, speaking on “Several sanctioned avenues for immigration to the United States.” At the end of my presentation, an attendee in the audience asked a question: “Alexander, what was
Rep. Young contradicts CDC in telling Alaskans to vax so they can ditch masks
COVID recommendations from the CDC can change seemingly overnight, which might explain why Rep. Don Young’s new video urging Alaskans to get vaccinated is already out of date. It’s unclear when Young recorded his message, but it was posted on July 29,
Watchdog group forms to help parents oppose ‘toxic’ school curriculum
A national organization has launched to empower parents to reclaim local schools from activists attempting to impose leftist agendas in the classroom. Parents Defending Education is keeping a close eye on Alaska and many other states around the nation with a
Seward teen advances to Olympic finals in 100M breaststroke
At age 17, Seward’s Lydia Jacoby is now among the top eight women who will face off in tonight’s 100-meter breaststroke final with a chance to take home an Olympic medal. Jacoby posted the second fasted time in the semifinals at 105:52. She beat fellow
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