Upcoming: Alaskans to honor fallen soldiers with Memorial Day ceremonies
On May 31, Alaskans across the state will honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Military. Numerous Memorial Day events will be marked with prayers, cemetery visits, speeches, feasting and community gatherings.
Anchorage will hold Memorial Day ceremony after cancelling event in 2020
One year after former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz cancelled the city’s public observance of Memorial Day, the annual event will return on Monday, May 31. The ceremony will honor those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of liberty, freedom and
Russian immigrant recalls first days in America: ‘How lucky I am to be here’
There are decisive episodes, dreams, words, scenes, facial expressions, meetings, smell and other physical and spiritual phenomenon that are deeply recorded in our memory. These moments could be turning points in our life or reminders of the past that
Alaskans to gather at State Capitol steps for National Day of Prayer
Alaskans will mark the 70th annual National Day of Prayer with a May 6 gathering on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. Attendees will assemble at 12 p.m. near the William H Seward statue to pray for the nation and the state. State Rep. Sarah
TODAY: Major Alaska election reform bill set for presentation and public testimony
Sen. Mike Shower has spent countless hours crafting and reshaping a bill that aims to strengthen election integrity, voter identity and ballot tracking in Alaska. The goal is to ensure that the public trusts that elections are fair and legal and secure.
Alaskans to march through Anchorage in honor of Christ’s Good Friday Passion
In honor of Christ’s journey to the cross of Calvary, a group of Alaskans are planning to process through Anchorage, carrying a large wooden cross and offering public prayers on Good Friday, April 2. The local tradition of holding a Good Friday faith walk
TODAY: Town hall will address effort to inject critical race theory across Anchorage schools
The Anchorage School District will hold the second of two online townhall meetings on March 30 to address its plan to inject critical race theory throughout area schools. The meeting runs 6-8 p.m. On March 25, the district conducted a highly controlled Zoom
Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is back, featuring modern-day Indiana Jones
After taking last year off due to COVID concerns, the annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast returns March 27 to provide an opportunity for Alaskans to pray for Gov. Mike Dunleavy This year’s event will be held at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. The
St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish descendants of Alaska
With more than 31.5 million Americans claiming some degree of Irish ancestry, Saint Patrick’s Day remains one of the most celebrated holidays in America. In typical years there are large celebrations and parades in major cities like New York and Chicago to
TODAY: AK Independence Party chairman to speak in Wasilla on future of ‘new-look AIP’
Alaska Independence Party Chairman Bob Bird will speak at the Menard Sports Center on Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m. to discuss how the rapidly growing political party is changing as it attempts to provide a strong third-party alternative for independent
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