Occasional Alaska visitor and Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson, has died
Dr. James C. Dobson, one of the most influential Christian leaders of the last half-century and a tireless advocate for the traditional family, passed away on August 21 at age 89. Dobson reached millions of listeners around the world through his Focus on
Alaska Medical Board aims to hold doctors to account for cross-sex transitions on kids
On Aug. 22, the Alaska State Medical Board will consider a proposal aimed at holding doctors accountable for engaging in the so-called “gender transitioning” of minor
Alaska’s GOP candidates struggle with name recognition
A recent poll conducted by Cygnal Research has revealed significant challenges facing many of the 2026 GOP gubernatorial candidates in
Cross-dressing Bethel elementary teacher blasts concerned parents as ‘transphobic’
A newly hired cross-dressing, transgender sixth-grade teacher in Bethel is working behind the scenes with school administrators to combat potential backlash from parents who may be concerned about how the man’s gender confusion will impact impressionable
Another Anchorage homeless camp set ablaze along Seward Highway
The fire is the latest incident in an ongoing effort to address growing vandalism, arson and criminal activity associated with Anchorage’s chronic homeless
Former Soldotna teacher guilty of 24 acts of sex abuse of minor
A Kenai jury found a former Soldotna High School teacher, 37-year-old Nathaniel E. Erfurth, guilty of 24 counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree and four counts of Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor in the First
Former Alaska Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum making bid for governor
Former Alaska Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum is joining a jammed packed field of GOP candidates who are vying to become Alaska’s next
Governor says Alaska ‘stands ready to host historic meeting’ between Trump and Putin
“It’s fitting that discussions of global importance take place here,” Dunleavy added. “For centuries, Alaska has been a bridge between nations, and today, we remain a gateway for diplomacy, commerce, and security in one of the most critical regions on
Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15
President Donald Trump announced today that he will meet, in Alaska, with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15. “The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia,
Why the Fed pushes rates that cause recession & prevent needed growth for Trump’s America-1st agenda
the Fed is resisting the clear indicators that their crisis rates are leading the U.S. into recession and preventing the massive growth needed to fulfill Trump’s trade and America-First
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