Fairbanks pro-lifers needed for 40-day public prayer to end abortion
The 40-Days for Life prayer campaign has become one of the most peaceful and effective ways of shutting down abortion clinics and converting people to defend and protect the life of the unborn. Fairbanks residents are now being asked to join the 40-day global
Anchorage librarian defends her qualifications to lead city’s libraries
Sami Graham, who has been nominated by Mayor Dave Bronson to lead the Anchorage library system, answered tough questions from Anchorage Assembly members regarding her qualifications to serve as the city’s top librarian. The questions came during an Aug. 20
Juneau officials to hear from public before voting to spend $700K to establish vote-by-mail center
Juneau residents are invited to express their views regarding the Assembly’s plan to spend $700,000 to fund a vote-by-mail facility. Public comments will be heard on Monday, Aug. 23, during the regular Assembly meeting, staring at 7 p.m. In May of 2020,
Alaskans urged to pray for those trapped in Afghanistan
A coalition of pastors and religious leaders is inviting Alaskans to come together in prayer for Americans and allies stranded in Afghanistan. The two-day online prayer service is being hosted by Revive Alaska, a non-denominational group that aims to unite
Alaska BLEXIT social will focus on how to impact school boards
The newly formed chapter of BLEXIT, which is part of a national conservative movement to educate and empower minorities across America, is hosting a social gathering on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 4-6 p.m. The gathering, which takes place at the Harley Davidson
Public can weigh in on Bronson’s choice to lead Anchorage’s libraries
The Anchorage Assembly will hold an Aug. 24 confirmation hearing of Mayor Dave Bronson’s nominee to lead the Anchorage Library system. Bronson tapped Sami Graham, an Alaskan-born, life-long educator with an extensive background in promoting arts and
Anchorage protesters to rally again as vax mandate deadline nears for 5,000 health workers
Employees from Southcentral Foundation and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are rallying once again to voice their opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Health care workers, community members, customer-owners, patients and any concerned citizens are
Gov. Dunleavy files for reelection amid host of challenges
Gov. Mike Dunleavy filed with the state on Aug. 13 to run for reelection. He was first elected governor of Alaska in 2018 and his current term ends on Dec. 5, 2022. During his first two and a half years Dunleavy has faced a litany of challenges, including a
Dunleavy blasts Biden’s ‘Twilight Zone’ call for Mideast oil while blocking Alaska’s industry
Gov. Mike Dunleavy had harsh words for President Joe Biden’s recent request that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increase oil production, while he simultaneously blocks efforts to increase oil production in Alaska. “We’ve
Pew study: Republicans still see climate change as ‘low priority,’ despite media messages
A new study from Pew Research Center reveals that Americans who identify as Republican, or lean that direction, view climate change as a “low-priority issue.” Conducted during the last week in April, the Pew survey notes that only 10% of Republicans and
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