Former Alaska lawmakers file initiative to clarify that ‘only’ U.S. citizens can vote
A group of former Alaska State Republican lawmakers submitted a citizen’s initiative to the Lt. Governor’s office which, which if passed by voters, would clarify that “only” U.S. citizens can vote in Alaska state and local elections. Current Alaska
Lawsuit attacks the heart of Alaska charter schools
A Mat-Su family, represented by the hard-left Northern Justice Project, has filed a lawsuit against the nationally acclaimed Academy Charter School in Palmer. Their complaint? The school’s requirement for parents to log 36 hours of volunteer time per
FAILING GRADE: 2/3 of Alaska students still can’t pass reading, math, science
The latest state and national assessments of Alaska’s public school students reveal that the failure to teach basic reading, math and science is a continuing and chronic
Alaska Troopers seek advanced night-vision goggles for SWAT teams
The Alaska State Troopers’ (AST) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) program is seeking to acquire advanced night vision goggles for officers who serve in the tactical law enforcement program, a group tasked with resolving critical incidents that exceed the
WORD GAMES? – Univ. of Alaska says removing DEI policy will have no ‘practical’ impact
WORD GAMES? - University of Alaska says removing DEI policy will have no ‘practical’ impact on its current
REPORT: Alaskans choose homeschooling more than any other state
According to a recent report from John’s Hopkins Institute of Education, Alaska has the highest share of homeschoolers in the
Conservative Sitka man suffers concussion, broken bones at radical leftist protest
A protester at a leftist rally in Sitka was charged with two felony assaults counts, theft, criminal mischief and robbery, which occurred during an Aug. 30 demonstration that resulted in one peaceful conservative-counter protester being admitted to the local
GLEN BIEGEL: What really matters in the crowded race for Alaska governor?
Glen Biegel takes an early looks at the crowded field running for Alaska
Univ. of Alaska looks to nix DEI/Affirmative Action verbiage from policy
Thanks to President Trump’s actions to end so-called “diversity, equity and inclusion” mandates imposed by Biden, as well as lingering Affirmative Action programs that date back decades, the University of Alaska’s Board of Regents is poised to strike
Transgender teacher disrespects Alaska Native culture, Bethel parents say
“I would like the LGBT people to respect our Yup’ik culture," Carter said. "This lifestyle is not part of our tradition. It’s their
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