Screenshots show 4 Palmer City Council members discussing public issues in private online group
The Alaska Watchman has obtained dozens of screen-shot images showing four Palmer City Council members engaged in numerous closed discussions about local politics. The problem is that these exchanges took place in a private Facebook group, out of the public
Fairbanks candidates reveal hard-left agenda during political forum
Ten candidates running for borough or city offices in Fairbanks this October participated in a recent online forum where they shared views on LGBTQ issues, community-run police oversight boards and climate change, among other issues. Hosted by the UAF Nanook
Anchorage Assembly exhibits classic signs of cultural imperialism
Just over a year ago, Anchorage was not a hyper-partisan city to the average observer. A liberal or a conservative had plenty to complain about yet there was room for both. Then we had COVID. Then the leftist riots of summer 2020. Then the lockdowns and mask
Florida boy runs a mile in honor of fallen Mat-Su fireman
A 12-year-old Florida boy, Zechariah Cartledge, has gained national attention for his determination to run a mile in honor of every fallen first responder he becomes aware of. On Aug. 31, he carried a Red Line Flag and ran in tribute to the late Wasilla
Palmer to investigate City Council members for Open Meetings Act violations
The Palmer City Council has formally requested that City Manager John Moosey launch an investigation into four City Council members who are allegedly members of a private and exclusive online group that discusses and advocates for political topics that
Heated masking debate dominates Mat-Su School Board meeting
Parents, teachers and students on both sides of the mask mandate debate expressed strong opinions at the Sept. 1 Mat-Su School Board meeting. Mat-Su School Superintendent Randy Trani spoke to the audience at the start of the meeting, thanking all sides for
Mat-Su parents hold early-morning protest against school mask mandates
An estimated 30 to 35 Mat-Su parents, students and others turned out for a 7 a.m. protest rally outside Career Tech High School on Aug. 31. As cars and busses arrived, they were welcomed by signs that read “Unmask our kids,” “No more face diapers,”
Recall election for Anchorage Assemblywoman Zaletel set for Oct. 26
Anchorage Assemblywoman Meg Zaletel will face a recall election on Oct. 26 after the Anchorage Assembly voted 10-0 on Aug. 27 to approve holding the election. Zaletel was excused from the vote, as it presented a conflict of interest. Putting the recall on 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
Anchorage concert goers must vax or show negative tests, and everyone must mask
If you’re planning to catch an Anchorage Concert Association show this year, you must be prepared to either prove you have the COVID vax or show a negative COVID test. Additionally, everyone will be required to mask up regardless of vaccination status. The
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