
Sitka author blasts Assembly for ‘pretending’ masks protect kids
Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of Brett Wilcox’s Jan. 5 communication to the Sitka School Board. You are victims of geography. Let me explain. In a photo of my granddaughter’s school class, taken a few weeks ago, you can see


Alaska legislator reflects on why he chose to rally in DC on Jan. 6
I have had the privilege of being in Washington, DC on January 6th twice. Each time, it was an immense privilege to stand shoulder to shoulder with Americans who were willing to sacrifice personal safety for the future of this country. On January 6th, 2009, I


Jan. 12 event to aid Alaskans in aftermath of violent storm
A group of state legislators has organized a fundraiser to help raise support for Alaskans dealing with property damage in the wake of a violent windstorm that wreaked havoc in communities across Alaska this month. The windstorm, which included gusts of


Global migration of Russian Old Believers in Alaska (part 1)
The darkest time of the day is before the sunrise. America is the sunrise for the Russian Old Believers in Alaska. Within a few decades of the Great Schism of the 17th century, many Old Believers escaped Russia to densely wooded areas of Belorussia and


AK lawmakers to host 2nd listening session on mandates, threats to liberty
Two weeks before the start of the upcoming session of the Alaska Legislature, a group of conservative state lawmakers is holding the second part of a listening session that deals with oppressive Covid mandates and threats personal liberties in Alaska. Hosted


Dunleavy claims new bill tackles ongoing election concerns
To address widespread concerns over election integrity and voter fraud, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer announced, Dec. 28, a sweeping election reform bill to be introduced in the upcoming Legislative Session, starting Jan. 18. Dunleavy noted that


New report shows continued decline of religion in American
The percentage of Americans who describe themselves as “religiously unaffiliated” continues to rise according to a new Pew Research Center survey looking at trend in America’s religious landscape. Conducted from May 29 to Aug. 25, 2021, the Pew


All-Alaskan girl with a family connection to Special Olympics wins Miss America
Born and raised in Alaska, 20-year-old Anchorage resident Emma Broyles is the newly crowned Miss America winner, and the first from the 49th state. Her victory was announced on Dec. 16 during the contest’s 100th anniversary event in a Connecticut


Texas goes further than Alaska to defend National Guard from COVID jab
On Dec. 14, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a letter along with four other state governors, requesting that U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “reconsider” the mandate that all National Guard members get the COVID shot or face punishment. Two days later,


Ford Mustang, Coca Cola & McDonald’s: Soviets were desperate for a taste of America!
In the late 1960s through 1970s, one of the unique attractions in the Ukraine capitol of Kiev was a green and shiny 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback. Then, it was the only Ford in a city with a population of nearly 2 million residents. Occasionally, people would