Alaska’s legendary fishing jobs hit record low, falling for 5th straight year
Long part of Alaska’s lore, the daring adventures of commercial fishing are becoming less and less
OPINION: Early takes on all candidates vying to be Alaska’s next governor
The field is starting to take shape for next year's gubernatorial election in Alaska, and although it is still very early to make predictions, here is a quick look at who is currently running and some guesstimates about their
U.S. Supreme Court drops case on parental rights vs. LGBT school policy
The brief argued that school administrators are using gender policies to violate parents’ constitutional right to direct their children’s
Stripped down GOP draft platform affirms constitutional right to life, drops call for federal abortion ban
Under the proposed platform, the RNC would affirm that the 14th Amendment “guarantees that no person can be denied life or liberty without due process and that the states are, therefore, free to pass laws protecting those rights.” This would include
In-person vote centers open May 7-14 in mayoral election that could shape Anchorage for years
A Bronson victory would ensure a check to the liberal supermajority on the Anchorage Assembly, while a LaFrance win would consolidate power among the cultural and social
With shrinking enrollment and $9.6M revenue drop Fairbanks schools look to cut 78 teachers
The Fairbanks School District has lost roughly 1,300 students since 2015, and expects to lose even more next year. Many of these children have moved on to various homeschool programs or private education – both of which have rapidly expanded as the public
Kenai schools see historic enrollment drop, even as district homeschool program grows
While the Kenai Peninsula School District has seen a sharp decline in student enrollment this year, the numbers would be even lower if it were not for strong growth in the district-run homeschool
Alaska birth rates down, while death rates remain higher than 5-year average
The latest report, covering all of 2022, showed a continuing decline in births and birth rates among Alaskans, as well as relatively higher death rates across most age
Alaska Principal of the Year detained, forced to take psych. test after posting video of religious experience
One of the most widely respected school principals in Alaska was taken from her Mat-Su home to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center on Jan. 18, three days after posting a four-hour video recounting a profound spiritual experience that she says has changed her life.
Alaska students are a year behind U.S. average in reading, math
By Sarah Montalbano – Alaska Policy Forum Introduction Late October brought the release of the 2022 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. The NAEP is a nationwide assessment
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