Wasilla mayor says voters can’t go to poll site unless they mask up
Alaskans who show up to vote in the joint Mat-Su Borough and statewide election must wear a mask in order to cast a ballot at the Wasilla Public Library polling station. Local resident Mike Hensley walked into the library on Oct. 20, the first day of early
Anchorage to begin process of replacing Mayor Berkowitz
The Anchorage Assembly will hold a special meeting on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. to address the aftermath of Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s abrupt resignation in the wake of public scandal. On Oct. 13, Berkowitz announced that he will quit on Oct. 23 after admitting to an
Berkowitz wants Anchorage Assembly to extend his emergency powers to year’s end
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz wants a fifth extension of his broad emergency powers to impose COVID-19 mandates on Anchorage residents. The mayor sent a memo to assembly members for their Oct. 13 meeting, claiming that rapid growth in Anchorage “remains a
Wasilla mayoral candidates weigh in on hot-button social issues
On Oct. 6, three candidates are vying to become the next mayor of Wasilla – Stu Graham, Glenda Ledford and Doug Holler. Alaska Watchman sent a political questionnaire to all three candidates in order to get their views on pressing social issues such as
Palmer City Council candidate Linda Combs reflects on key social issues
Editor’s note: We sent survey questions to all three candidates running for two seats on the Palmer City Council. Every candidate (including Sabrena Combs who is running for re-election, and newcomer Brian Daniels) confirmed receipt of the survey, but only
Anchorage taxpayers are underwriting LGBTQ youth summit
Anchorage taxpayers are helping to finance a radical youth program that encourages young children and teens to embrace transgender, gay and bisexual identities and behaviors. Organizers for the upcoming LGBTQ+ Fall Youth Summit proudly announced that their
WATCH: Dancing protesters cut loose outside Anchorage Assembly chambers
Who said conservatives couldn’t cut a rug? The twice monthly Anchorage Assembly meetings are turning into quite the party these days. From large protests against health mandates that have destroyed many local businesses, to rolling car rallies, to coming
Upcoming Alaska rallies to celebrate freedom, constitutional rights
Two upcoming rallies in Southcentral Alaska aim to promote freedom, celebrate patriots and empower Alaskans to defend their constitutional rights. The first – a rolling rally in honor of patriots – is set for Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will
Alaska’s Catholic hospital offers transgender hormones
Alaska’s flagship Catholic hospital, which claims to operate in accord with Catholic ethical guidelines, offers powerful hormones to assist Alaskans in “transitioning” to the opposite sex. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage openly advertises
Anchorage Assembly opens meetings but threatens public to comply with mandates
After a month of banning residents from attending Anchorage Assembly meetings in person, Assembly Chair Felix Rivera announced on Aug. 31 that the chambers will be reopened to the public but only under strict conditions that include compulsory facemasks and
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