OPINION: We must push back when the PFD is smeared as ‘socialism’
The PFD is not a government handout. It is not tax money, collected from some, that politicians decide to pass out when they feel generous. It is the people’s share of our resource
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
Iditarod race pulls ahead despite ongoing fight with radical animal activists
Despite ongoing struggles with one of the most extreme animal rights groups in the world, the 54th running of the Iditarod remains on schedule and appears to be in better shape than recent
OPINION: Anchorage’s Hillsdale-affiliated classical school set to pursue the Good, True & Beautiful
With the mission intact, Thomas More Classical School’s vision propels us forward. A new generation of Alaskans educated in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in moral character and civic virtue, is a reality we believe will come to pass. As
OPINION: A logical, pragmatic look at Trump’s quest to control Greenland
Many Americans are still navigating their own thoughts on what the ideal U.S. strategy for Greenland should look like, especially considering the complexities involved with the existing five major and permanently inhabited U.S.
Walmart drops abortion drug, ditches trans surgery coverage for minors
Walmart, which has 9 Alaska stores, no longer sells the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, and its employee healthcare coverage now excludes so-called “gender transition care” for
Survey asks if Fairbanks borough should expand regs, mandates and enforcement powers
Notably, the survey is heavily weighted towards left-leaning initiatives when it comes to land-use regulations, government enforcement powers, building mandates and environmentalist goals. It contains no questions about reducing taxes, easing regulations or
Fairbanks Assembly OK’s $33 million for lavish animal shelter
After hearing impassioned testimony from both sides of the issue, the Fairbanks Borough Assembly voted 7-2 to push forward with constructing a lavish and highly controversial $33 million animal control facility that critics have dubbed “The Puppy
Anchorage audit flags poor fiscal oversight, shoddy records, unapproved bonuses
A newly released audit of the Municipality of Anchorage shows the city has problems when it comes to operational efficiency, budget management, financial oversight, record keeping and unauthorized
Fairbanks Assembly looks to revive proposed $33M ‘Puppy Palace’ animal shelter
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly is seriously looking at reviving a plan to spend $33 million on a state of the art animal shelter that critics have dubbed the “puppy
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