Russian lawmaker demands return of Alaska, part of California
On Sunday, a Russian lawmaker demanded that the U.S. return Alaska along with an historic Russian settlement in California as part of reparations to help pay for the economic damage that American sanctions are having on Russia’s economy in the wake of its
Dunleavy calls on Legislature to issue ‘immediate’ $3,700 PFD to Alaskans
With unexpected oil revenue flooding the state coffers to the tune of a $3.6 billion increased revenue forecast over this year and next year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling on lawmakers in Juneau to issue $3,700 Permanent Fund Dividends to all eligible
Tell the Mat-Su Borough to defend your right to keep and bear arms
The repeal of the anti-gun range red-tape ordinance is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, and the Assembly members need to hear from you! It’s time to stand up and make your voices heard in defense of your
Anchorage School Board candidates’ share views on CRT, parental rights, sex-ed, LGBT issues, homeschool & more
In an effort to find out where Anchorage School Board candidates stand on some of the most controversial and critical issues facing public schools, the Watchman sent survey questions to each of the eight candidates running for two seats on the Anchorage
Alaskan trucker aims to keep rolling with D.C. convoy ‘until we win’
Randy Jackson, a trucker from Haines, Alaska, said he plans to continue standing in solidarity with the hundreds of truckers and thousands of supporters from across the nation who have gathered outside Washington, D.C. They are demanding an end to the Biden
Russia beats its own to intimidate strangers
“Beat your own so that strangers are afraid of you.” This is a common Russian expression, which literally means, “beat your friends, so your enemies will be scared of you.” In Russian culture the phrase is often used to condemn someone’s behavior.
Hearing set for Alaska bill to protect girls’ sports from transgender males
On March 4, Alaskans are invited to weigh in on a bill aimed at banning males who identify as transgender” from competing against biological females in high school sports. The bill aims to ensure fairness for Alaska’s female athletes. Introduced last
White, Christian conservatives must reclaim the fight for true racial justice
In an inaugural address at the University of St. Andrews in 1867, British philosopher John Stuart Mill said, “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.” It may be recalled that out of the estimated
Tshibaka to CPAC crowd: It’s time to hold ‘leftist’ Murkowski accountable
Speaking at one of the nation’s largest political and press events of the year, U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka had sharp and poetic words for incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Tshibaka’s Feb. 24 talk was featured at CPAC 2022, held in Orlando, Florida,
Alaska aims to fix chronic ‘challenges’ regarding death reporting
To address ongoing problems regarding accurate and timely death reporting, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is looking to train those who are involved with filling out death certificates. The state is currently seeking quotes from
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