Alaska’s DC delegation, Gov. Dunleavy condemn deadly attack on U.S. troops in Afghanistan
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, along with Rep. Don Young and Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued statements following the Aug. 26 suicide bomb attack outside the Kabul, Afghanistan, airport which killed 13 U.S. soldiers and injured at least 18 more. The
Mat-Su to hold ‘Medical Freedom’ rallies for troops facing vax mandate
In an effort to show support for the medical freedoms of U.S. soldier who oppose the military’s new mandate regarding COVID shots, Mat-Su residents will hold two rallies, Aug. 27-28. “The concerned community members of the Valley are showing their
Alaska’s vaccine breakthroughs and hospitalizations on the rise
The percentage of Alaskans who have been infected or hospitalized after having been fully vaccinated from COVID is steadily rising, according to a new report from the Alaska Division of Public Health. The Aug. 26 report notes that COVID shots were first
FACT CHECK: Misleading statements claim Alaskans are getting ‘fully approved’ vaccine
Despite media reports to the contrary, Alaskans who’ve been waiting for the FDA’s “fully approved” Pfizer COVID shot – now renamed “Comirnaty” – will likely find it impossible to get at any location currently providing COVID shots. This
Nixing Alaska’s campaign contribution limits is a free speech victory
The First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
Public hearing set for Aug. 24 on bill to pay Alaskans a $2,350 PFD in 2021
At 2:30 p.m. today (Aug. 24) the Alaska Legislature will hold a public hearing on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget bill (HB 3003) that would, among other things, provide for a one-time $2,350 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in 2021 and fully fund
Alaska’s attorney general blasts fed’s attempt to control gun parts
Alaska’s Attorney General Treg Taylor has joined a 20-state coalition of attorneys general in pushing back against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposed rule that would substantially increase the federal
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
Alaskans urged to pray for those trapped in Afghanistan
A coalition of pastors and religious leaders is inviting Alaskans to come together in prayer for Americans and allies stranded in Afghanistan. The two-day online prayer service is being hosted by Revive Alaska, a non-denominational group that aims to unite
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
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