Alaska Medical Board to discuss bill that would ban trans surgery on minors
At its upcoming March 19 meeting, the Alaska State Medical Board is set to discuss a proposed bill in the State House that would effectively ban puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and transgender surgeries on anyone under 18, while enacting strict
LEGAL MEMO: Alaska bill to criminalize peace officer masks raises constitutional concerns
A memo from the Alaska Legislature’s legal services division raises serious constitutional issues with a bill aimed at imposing criminal penalties on peace officers who wear face masks while performing their
POLITICS & RELIGION: Unique Anchorage candidate forum will focus on biblical truth
In an effort to highlight and pray for God-fearing candidates in Anchorage’s upcoming April election, Alaska Family Action is hosting a candidate forum on March
Bangladeshi charged with running ‘prolific’ child sex ring faces Alaska court
Zobaidul Amin, 28, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Alaska with charges related to his alleged abuse and exploitation of hundreds of minor victims in Alaska, and elsewhere in the United States and
If Jay Hammond & Clem Tillion could still speak, what might they say about today’s PFD?
What would the most ardent historical supporters of the Alaska's PFD - Jay Hammond and Clem Tillion - say about the current state of
Alaska’s passionately independent private and home educators set for 40th conference
Alaska’s only statewide Christian organization that promotes independent private and home education is gearing up for its 40th anniversary conference later this month in
Threat of DEI dogma in Alaska schools grows after court rules against Trump
Alaska’s public schools could see a renewed effort to push diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) dogma on children in the coming year, especially in areas like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, where the school boards lean decidedly
Murkowski peddles debunked myth that mosquito bites spread Hep. B
In a high-profile Feb. 25 confirmation hearing for President Trump's Surgeon General nominee, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski falsely asserted that Hepatitis B is being spread via mosquito bites in Alaska
Marc Chagall: dreaming in color, painting in tradition
Art serves as a profound, often critical, mirror of ethnic groups and nationalities by reflecting their values, histories and evolving identities. It captures the essence of cultural heritage through visual narratives, music and performance, while
Anchorage looks to give $2M in marijuana tax to school district’s daycare program
Thanks to the city’s booming weed industry, the 5% marijuana tax brings in about $5 million annually, all of which goes to helping parents offset the cost of leaving their kids in daycare or early education
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