Watchdog site reveals stark differences in how much each Alaska school spends on students
By Sarah Montalbano – Alaska Policy Forum Project Nickel is a tool designed to help families, taxpayers, and policymakers understand how much schools spend per student across the country, and it compares schools on the factors that matter to
Sen. Sullivan says report of Chinese spies disguised as Alaska tourists is a wake-up call
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan released a statement following a May 31 USA Today report about attempts by Chinese spies – disguised as tourists – to breach military installations in Alaska. “Whether it’s a Chinese spy balloon, Russian Bear Bombers,
These are Alaska’s 10 most endangered historical sites
Maintaining a physical link to Alaska’s past is the mission and work of Preservation Alaska. Last week, the group published its 10 most endangered historic properties to kick off Historic Preservation Month in May. This is the 32nd year that
Alaskan soldiers to compete in grueling ‘Best Ranger Competition’
Four Alaska-based soldiers from the 11th Arctic Airborne Division, headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, will compete in the grueling “Best Ranger Competition” starting April 14. The 2023 showdown (April 14-16) is the 39th annual contest
Biden orders military to shoot down threatening airborne ‘object’ off Alaska’s coast
President Joe Biden ordered Joint-base Elmendorf F-22 fighter planes to shoot down an “object” that was flying in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska on Feb. 10 at 9:45 a.m. John Kirby, National Security Coordinator for Strategic Communications,
OPINION: Life, death and hockey huddles that transcend the game
In our times of self-indulgence and violence, rays of hope and sunshine can emerge from the most unexpected places. As a sports broadcaster for high school and junior-level hockey for over 20 years, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Forty years ago,
Alaska suit disputes ‘irrational’ claim that ringed seals are endangered by climate change
The State of Alaska and the North Slope Borough filed a complaint on Nov. 16 against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to have Arctic ringed seals removed from the Endangered Species List. The federal agency listed ringed seals as an endangered
COVID Cash: Anchorage Assembly doles out $51 million for pet projects
The Anchorage Assembly voted 10-2 on Aug. 9 to award another $51 million in federal Covid funds to local businesses and non-profits. The unprecedented monetary giveaway comes thanks to the Biden Administration’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was
Air Force acrobatics to thunder across Alaska skies for July 30-31 event
The biennial display of Air Force strength and skill takes to the skies July 30-31 when Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosts its popular Arctic Thunder open house for all Alaskans. “We open our doors every other year and share our unique life and culture
Cheers to Fairbanks for making Independence Day Parade a ‘great success’
Editor’s note: In 2021, for the first time in more than half a century, Fairbanks held a bonified Independence Day parade, which was organized and funded through a grassroots, community effort. I just wanted to give a huge thank you to Fairbanks for
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