National suicide hotline goes live in Alaska
According to the CDC, the national suicide rate is 14 suicides per 100,000 people. Alaska is more than double that at 28.1 suicides per 100,000 people. On July 16, however, the new “988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.” went live across the state. The
Air Force acrobatics to thunder across Alaska skies for July 30-31 event
The biennial display of Air Force strength and skill takes to the skies July 30-31 when Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosts its popular Arctic Thunder open house for all Alaskans. “We open our doors every other year and share our unique life and culture
We can – and must – stand up to lies
We live in a world of lies, falsehoods and deliberate deception. — Men can become women by willing it so. — Unborn babies with their own hearts, fingerprints and DNA are not “fully developed,” and can be justly dismembered in the womb. —
AK Humanities Forum’s exclusion of whites undercuts its inclusivity pledge
The Alaska Humanities Forum website boasts of being a diverse and inclusive organization “committed to designing and hosting programs that include people of all identities.” That said, the nonprofit is hosting a presentation in August, which intentionally
Bristol Bay fishery sets all-time record as historic salmon run continues
The 2022 cumulative sockeye salmon harvest in Bristol Bay thru July 16 now sits at 55.6 million fish – the largest harvest since commercial fishing began in 1883. This eclipses the previous harvest record of 44.3 million fish set in 1995. The Alaska
Anchorage Mayor Bronson notes triumphs & mistakes from 1st year in office
Since I took office last year on July 1, significant progress and advancement have been made on the priorities established at the onset of my administration. When it comes to public safety, economic development, the Port of Alaska, homelessness, property
OPINION: Violation of Grand Jury rights poses constitutional crisis for Alaska
Article 1, Section 8 of the Alaska Constitution states: “The power of grand juries to investigate and make recommendations concerning the public welfare or safety shall never be suspended.” Most Alaskans would never believe that our judicial
Bear Paw Fest underway in Chugiak-Eagle River
The annual five-day Chugiak-Eagle River Bear Paw Festival is underway and picking up steam heading into the weekend. The robust celebration of local community features its main parade on Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. with scores of additional activities
By segregating races, Alaska Humanities Forum rejects Rev. King’s ‘Dream’
By excluding white people from day one of its upcoming forum on racial relations next month, the Alaska Humanities Forum has signaled its allegiance to the poisonous and divisive theories that underpin critical race theory. The idea that we must segregate the
COVID Propaganda Assaults the Truth
It’s been awhile since we reported on anything relative to COVID. We’ve all been happily living our lives mask-free except for the truly deluded humans and brainwashed teens running around wearing the face diapers, which is their free right to
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