Not dead yet — assisted suicide push in Alaska
Proponents of doctor-prescribed suicide — or assisted suicide — have so far failed to bring the deadly practice to Alaska. But crucial battles lie ahead. And Alaska’s isolated disabled, elderly and poor — the biggest targets for an inexpensive
Conservative-backed newcomer aims to bring fresh ideas to Fairbanks City Council
First-time political candidate Hannah Ekalook is looking to unseat left-wing incumbent Sue Sprinkle on the Fairbanks City Council in the upcoming Oct. 7
Aging Anchorage libs stage mock town hall to blast Trump, Begich, Sullivan
In what was never going to be an actual townhall meeting, a group of hard-left Anchorage activists rented out the Wilda Marston Theater in the Loussac Library and proceeded to mock and disparage U.S. Congressman Nick Begich and U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, both of
BOB BIRD: Gold could shape the future, as it has the past (Part 2)
I can’t tell you how prices might shake out if - and when - we return to a specie-based currency, but I can guarantee one thing: Gold rushes would return as part of Alaskan - and human -
Rep. Begich prioritizes economy and energy dominance in speech to AK lawmakers
Rep. Begich prioritizes economy, energy dominance and infrastructure in speech to Alaska
OPINION: Only Congress has constitutional authority to impose tariffs
Right from the start, let’s make the statement: No president has the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs. It is basic, iron-clad and obvious. Only Congress does. It is not even arguable. The Congressional Research Service typically makes an egregious
Oct. 1 ELECTION ALERT: When Homer voter turn out is high, conservatives tend to win
Kenai Borough elections often suffer from meager voter turnout, which tends to favor the political
Leading conservative action group endorses Nick Begich for Congress
Nick Begich has picked up the endorsement of one of the nation’s leading grassroots conservative organizations. On Sept. 9, Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) announced that it backs Begich in his campaign to unseat Democratic incumbent U.S.
Anchorage’s de-population bomb continues to exacerbate critical workforce shortage
“Help Wanted” signs will likely remain a fixture for many Anchorage businesses in the coming years, as a declining and rapidly aging population further exacerbates the lack of potential
Education activists plot strategy to pressure AK lawmakers into spending more money
Education activists plot political battle to push AK lawmakers into spending more
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