OPINION: Ted Stevens Day is the wrong kind of nostalgia
If conservatives still celebrated “Ted Stevens Day” this past Saturday, they unfortunately have a lot of soul-searching and education to go through. I would rather that the public allow him to rest in peace, and stop trying to hide the damage this man did
Here’s how Alaskans are celebrating Independence Day
On July 4th, tens of thousands of Alaskans will celebrate the 248th year since the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776 - formally declaring that the American colonies were independent from
OPINION: The bear vs. squirrel dispute offers insight into today’s cultural wars
But you wasted your time and efforts in trying to convince a stupid squirrel about something that is so obvious to all of us. You cannot rationalize someone who is brainwashed, irrationally stubborn and believe in the squirrel’s narrow-minded
Mat-Su kicks off 3-day celebration of 1935 arrival of agricultural colonists
The original 1935 Palmer colonists have a special place in the heart of Mat-Su residents, who are celebrating the 89th anniversary of the year when 203 original farming families carved out an agricultural community in
Hard Left Turn: Conservative Anchorage Mayor Bronson still down 4,907 votes after 2 days counting
Based off election night returns it looks like Anchorage is on the cusp of being entirely in the control of the political left. Former Anchorage Assemblywoman Suzanne LaFrance enjoys a sizable 7,000 vote lead over conservative incumbent Mayor Dave
TODAY: Anchorage elects its mayor, with Eagle River turnout key for conservative incumbent
Anchoage Mayor Bronson’s victorious 2021 campaign was largely fueled by strong turnout in the far more conservative Eagle River area. Voter participation in this community will be key for him this year as
Gov. Dunleavy urges Alaskans to observe National Day of Prayer
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation encouraging all Alaskans to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 2. Several Alaska cities have official events planned for this
Multiple Alaska cities to mark May 2 National Day of Prayer for the country
On May 2, four Alaska cities are set to observe the National Day of Prayer, an annual event across the nation that invites Americans to pray for their
TODAY: Tell AK Republicans not to give failing public schools a no-strings-attached $175M
It is imperative that Alaskans send emails and phone messages to their Republican lawmakers in Juneau today, before the full Legislature gathers to vote on whether to override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of an education bill that dumps an additional $175 million
Alaska pro-lifers gather at abortion clinic for another 40-day vigil, volunteers needed
Fresh off Anchorage’s first pro-life march last month, advocates for the unborn will soon be gathering outside the state’s largest abortion mill for another 40 days of prayer and public witness for the city’s most vulnerable and
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