Mainstream media perplexed as voter approval of Alaska judges hits record low
A growing and now record number of Alaska voters are voting to oust state judges, and the mainstream media appears perplexed over trend. The 29 Alaska judges who were up for a retention vote this year all survived, but they won by the narrowest margins in
Want more conservative Alaskans to run for office? Move the capitol
I attended a conservative meeting years ago in Fairbanks that focused on politics and why Alaska conservatives tend to struggle getting their values protected and their laws passed. One portion of the meeting that stood out for me was when the speaker
Dunleavy taps Health Commissioner Adam Crum to lead Dept. of Revenue
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has appointed Adam Crum to be the new commissioner of Alaska’s Department of Revenue. Crum takes over the department after serving as commissioner of health for the past four years. “Commissioner Crum demonstrated to
Gloves off: Alaska conservatives must be unapologetic on hot button issues
We’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating. Conservative candidates – especially in local races for school board, city councils, assembly seats and the Alaska Legislature – must get over the fear of unapologetically declaring where they stand
Grappling with Alaska’s election results
While a “Red Wave” didn’t wash across Alaska in 2022, the project of renewing and restoring our religious, cultural and familial traditions must continue. We’ve learned a lot in this election cycle. We know that the 2020 ranked-choice ballot
Tshibaka pledges to vote only for ‘constitutionalist’ judges & appointees
When it comes to confirming federal judges, appointees and nominees for the U.S. Supreme Court, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka has pledged to only vote for those who embrace a constitutionalist approach to law. On Oct. 26, the conservative
Anchorage looks to close 6 schools amid enrollment loss & $68M budget gap
Facing dwindling birth rates, declining student enrollment and a massive $68 million budget gap this year, the Anchorage School District is looking at shuttering six elementary schools. Schools on the chopping block are Wonder Park, Northwood, Abbot Loop,
WEIGH IN: CDC set to approve Covid jabs as a ‘routine’ childhood shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a committee meeting this week when it is expected to vote in favor of giving permanent legal protection to the experimental Covid jabs developed by Pfizer and Moderna. The CDC is set to add the
Alaska Lawyers Chapter highlights problems with ranked voting/dark money initiative
The Alaska Chapter of the Federalist Society held an in-person forum with a lunch gathering at Glacier Brewhouse last month. Attending were State Senator and majority leader Shelley Hughes, Bernadette Wilson, Executive Director of Alaskans for Prosperity, and
The Left is weaponizing ‘justice’
In case you haven’t noticed, receiving justice in an unfair world is a dicey proposition. This is certainly expected in many personal situations outside the domain of law. When we were kids, we likely thought a teacher or parental decision was unfair, and
The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting.
Our reports look to inform and equip Alaskans to effectively engage the culture for the common good. Please keep your comments respectful.
NEWS TIPS
SUPPORT
© Copyright 2025 - Alaska Watchman • All Rights Reserved