Upcoming horror film gives Alaskans a unique opening to share the Gospel
On this Friday, April 14, a widely released movie called “Nefarious” will launch spiritual discussions in Alaska and across America – and likely within houses of worship and youth groups. Nefarious is scheduled to play at the Regal
Attorneys to field questions on lawsuit against Alaska’s homeschool allotment program
Alaska’s various correspondence school programs help families meet the unique educational needs of their children in a variety of ways. In January 2023, however, a lawsuit was filed challenging the correspondence program policy of allowing families to
EDITORIAL: Concerns over Gov. Dunleavy’s childcare expansion plan
It’s clear that Alaska, like much of the nation, has a workforce shortage, and we desperately need more people to fill key positions in the private and public sectors. It’s also apparent that the childcare industry, like most others, is suffering from
OPINION: Why do Alaska ‘pro-life’ lawmakers sit on their hands?
Why didn’t the Alaska representatives in the State House who killed Rep. David Eastman’s amendment to prohibit state funding of abortion introduce one of their own instead? Why didn’t a single GOP legislator other than him do so in the first place? Roe
Woman recalls day when man disrobed in women’s locker room at Wasilla Alaska Club
Last week, State Sen. Shelley Hughes wrote a column detailing an unverified report she received about a biological man who undressed and showered in the women’s locker room of a Mat-Su area fitness club. The Watchman has since verified that this occurred at
State-funded UAA to host ‘Drag Workshop’ for Anchorage students
In an effort to promote LGBTQ policy and visibility, the publicly-funded University of Alaska, Anchorage is hosting a “Drag Workshop” for students who may be interested in becoming stage performers. Coordinated by the school’s newly launched Pride
Sen. Sullivan sponsors anti-TikTok bill which top conservatives say is a massive power grab by feds
In an effort to address mounting concerns over the popular TikTok app, which has ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Sen. Dan Sullivan has signed on as a co-sponsor of the RESTRICT Act, aimed at targeting tech industries from China, Russia, North Korea,
Will Anchorage School District keep its promises after revoking Family Partnership School’s charter?
At the April 3 Anchorage School Board meeting the board supported Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt’s recommendation to revoke the charter of Family Partnership Charter School (FPCS) and transition it to a correspondence school. After hours of testimony by
Rep. Saddler offers explanation for why he voted against pro-life amendment to state budget
Editor’s note: On April 3, Alaska House Majority Leader Dan Saddler (R-Eagle River) joined four other House Republicans and all House Democrats in voting against a pro-life amendment from Rep. David Eastman to the state budget. Eastman’s amendment aimed
Dunleavy wants to explore how to get more Alaska kids into childcare facilities
Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants it to be easier and more affordable for mothers and fathers to put their kids in childcare facilities while they work. To this end he has established a special task force charged with developing a strategy to improve the availability
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