Information for Alaska voters heading to the polls today
Here is a list of articles and links that the Watchman has published over the past few weeks to help inform Alaska voters in key races around the
Trump green lights Alaska’s Ambler Road as fed. govt. acquires 10% stake in key mining operation
President Trump signed an executive order on Oct. 6 that will utilize Alaska resources to construct the 200-mile Ambler Road deep into northwestern Alaska. On the same day, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the United States will acquire a 10% stake in
Petition urges Anchorage school district to investigate teachers for ‘serious ethical violations’
A group of Anchorage parents are urging the Anchorage School District (ASD) to “immediately review serious allegations of professional misconduct and violations of ethical standards involving two educators: Roz’lyn Wyche and Heather Doncaster aka Hank Van
REP. YUNDT: There’s no ‘magic’ wand to protect Alaska’s PFD – only hard work
If we’re serious about protecting Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, we have to start with a clear understanding of how it came to be and why it matters.
REP. VANCE: Why I criticized Homer News for ‘vile and slanderous’ statements about Charlie Kirk
The following post was published on Alaska Rep. Sarah Vance’s Facebook page on Oct. 2. It responds to criticism she has received for calling out the Homer News for the way it characterized the late Charlie
ACLU decries City of Palmer plan to ban illegal camping on public property
The hard-left ACLU of Alaska is attempting to drum up opposition to a proposed ordinance that would ban illegal camping in parks and other public properties within the City of
Mat-Su District abandons Alaska’s top charter school amid lawsuit
Parents at Academy Charter School in Palmer, Alaska, are grappling with the potential loss of valued extracurricular programs as the school redirects funds to address a lawsuit filed by Natalia Romanova, a parent challenging the school’s volunteer hours
Fairbanks pro-lifers set for Life Chain rally on Oct. 4th
Pro-life advocates in Fairbanks are preparing for their annual Life Chain rally, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, from 12-1 p.m., at the intersection of Peger and Airport Road. Since 1987, Life Chain has been a nationwide peaceful and prayerful sign waving
Conservative-backed newcomer aims to bring fresh ideas to Fairbanks City Council
First-time political candidate Hannah Ekalook is looking to unseat left-wing incumbent Sue Sprinkle on the Fairbanks City Council in the upcoming Oct. 7
Hard-left Alaska candidates aim to seize control of local boroughs, cities, schools
Despite the conservative wave in national politics, well-connected political groups that represent Alaska's abortion lobby, LGBTQ agenda and climate alarmism have issued voting guides and calls to action in order to foster a blue wave on the local
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