Murkowski sponsors abortion bill to guarantee ability to kill unborn babies
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has introduced a pro-abortion bill to codify past Supreme Court rulings in Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood with the aim of ensuring that abortions can continue unabated across the nation even if the Supreme Court were to
Alaska aims to fix chronic ‘challenges’ regarding death reporting
To address ongoing problems regarding accurate and timely death reporting, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is looking to train those who are involved with filling out death certificates. The state is currently seeking quotes from
These core beliefs fueled the recent Sitka Freedom Convoy
Editor’s note: According to the author, the following letter was originally submitted to the Daily Sitka Sentinel on Feb. 14, but was never published. Nearly 70 vehicles participated in the “Sitka Freedom Convoy” this past Saturday. For those
Tshibaka blasts Biden’s hypocrisy in claiming to support black judges
In a sharply worded video, U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka points out President Joe Biden’s glaring inconsistencies when it comes to supporting black judges. Biden has promised to place a black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court this summer when Justice
Retired Black police chief defends Anchorage’s ‘incredible’ officers
When asked whether the Anchorage’s Police Department is racist, Ken McCoy, who recently stepped down as the city’s first-ever African American police chief, defended the officers as brave, hardworking men and women. McCoy agreed to a Feb. 13
Mat-Su School Board looks at limiting their terms
The Mat-Su School Board, which governs the second largest school district in Alaska, is considering a resolution to limit the number of times any member can run for office without taking a break. Set for introduction on Feb. 16, the resolution asks the Mat-Su
Food security task force aims to help Alaska handle supply chain disruptions
Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered the creation of a food security task force to help reinforce Alaska’s local food sources and positioning the state to handle future supply chain disruptions. The Feb. 9 order establishing the new task force states that Alaska
On Feb. 8 Alaskans must take action against coerced injections
Please take action now. On Feb. 8, at 3:30 p.m., the Alaska Senate State Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 156, sponsored by Senator Lora Reinbold, which would make vaccine mandates and so-called “immunity passports” unlawful in
Anchorage Mayor: We must save the Port of Alaska to preserve our way of life
When I came into office, resolving the homelessness crisis in Anchorage was my number one priority. However, as my team and I assessed the dire situation at the Port of Alaska (PoA), it became quite clear that rebuilding and modernizing the Port had to become
Mat-Su Health official blames irrational ‘tribalism’ for low vax rates
According to the president of the Mat-Su Health Foundation, Elizabeth Ripley, the reason nearly 60% of Mat-Su residents have thus far declined the experimental Covid shots is not because of thoughtful research, but irrational and emotional fixations on
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