Anchorage mayor dismisses protesters in laying out COVID plan
With an upcoming protest planned by Anchorage business owners desperate to get back to work, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz released his “roadmap” for reopening a city which has been largely shutdown since March 20 due to COVID-19. At an April 20 press conference,
Early PFD petition release reaches 5,500 signatures and counting
More than 5,500 people have now signed a petition asking the Alaska Legislature to help struggling Alaskans by paying out the Permanent Fund Dividend early this year. Initiated by Rep. Sara Rasmussen of Anchorage, the petition notes that tens of thousands of
Kenai Assembly to vote on promoting ‘Earth Day’ agenda
Kenai Borough Assembly members Brent Johnson and Willy Dunne hope to convince their colleagues to sanction a week-long celebration of the radical environmental agenda promoted by “Earth Day.” On April 21, Assembly members will vote on a resolution to set
Anchorage business owners say mayor’s pandemic order is arbitrary
Despite opposition from Anchorage business owners over what they see as discriminatory favoritism toward some businesses over others, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has doubled down on his emergency closure of all businesses he deems “non-essential” during the
Anchorage considers mandating that homeless seek shelter
The Anchorage Assembly will consider an emergency ordinance requiring all homeless residents to sleep in designated overnight shelters. The topic will be addressed at the April 14 Assembly meeting in response to community concerns that homeless camps may
Democrats oust last pro-life member in U.S. House
Last month U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski of Illinois was narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary. The last pro-life Democrat who remained in the U. S. House of Representatives, he was long targeted by the progressive pro-abortion wing of the party. For
4.10 > Voter Turnout
In this year’s election cycle, getting conservatives to the polls will be more important than ever before in shaping Alaska’s political climate and either adding-to legislation, or repealing that legislation conservatives know to be
‘It’s only Friday … Sunday’s a coming’
With Alaska’s churches locked and darkened this Easter, and many struggling to find joy and hope, we want to share two short videos which are among the most renowned and moving sermons in recent American history. Delivered by the late Rev. S.M. Lockridge,
Anchorage election: Razor close races & many votes yet to be counted
The unofficial results of the mail-in Anchorage election were posted late Tuesday night. With thousands of ballots yet to be counted, there are a several razor close races among candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and the Anchorage School Board. Depending
Dunleavy working with churches to ensure Holy Week events are safe
Governor Mike Dunleavy is in conversation with pastors and ministers across Alaska to address their concerns about holding religious services during the COVID-19 outbreak. During his April 3 press conference, he emphasized the need for people to stay six feet
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