OPINION: A dose of reality regarding Ted Stevens Day
In 2011, the Alaska legislature designated the 4th Saturday in July as “Ted Stevens Day” as a “tribute to his many contributions to our state.” Gov. Dunleavy just recently encouraged us to observe this day on Uncle Ted’s behalf. Pardon me, but
Mat-Su to vote on terms limits, taxes & redistricting in Tuesday election
The Mat-Su Borough has a packed special election set for July 12 when residents will decide on term limits for elected officials, tax reductions for seniors and veterans, and a proposed redistricting map. On election day, residents can vote in person at
Whites excluded from first day of Alaska Humanities Forum event on ‘race and land’
The Alaska Humanities Forum, a federally supported non-profit established to advance and preserve cultural traditions in the Last Frontier, is hosting a weekend-long conversation next month about the relationship between race and land in Alaska. In order to
Cheers to Fairbanks for making Independence Day Parade a ‘great success’
Editor’s note: In 2021, for the first time in more than half a century, Fairbanks held a bonified Independence Day parade, which was organized and funded through a grassroots, community effort. I just wanted to give a huge thank you to Fairbanks for
Independence Day celebrations across Alaska
Communities all across Alaska are planning in-person parades and festivities to mark Independence Day. Below are some of the major events planned to celebrate the 4th of July. ANCHORAGE Anchorage’s 4th of July Festival will take place on the Delaney
Grassroots Fairbanks Independence Day Parade is back
Christine Robbins is president of the local nonprofit, Spirit of ’76, which relaunched the Fairbanks Independence Day Parade last year for the first time in more than 50 years. This event is back for 2022 in what organizers hope will become an
TODAY: Alaska pro-lifers to hold 1PM rally outside Anchorage abortion clinic
A group of pro-life advocates plan to gather today (June 24) on the sidewalk outside the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Anchorage to peacefully pray and celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The landmark ruling brings
Headlines and history on the day Roe fell
These headlines you will not see on this historic day: “Unborn children empowered” “Court Restores Constitutional Federalism” “Nation Braces for Lawless Anarchy by Unhinged Abortion Supporters” “Prolife Movement Praises God, Prolife Justices”
Recapping the historic day Planned Parenthood shuttered an Alaska abortion mill
For 30 years Planned Parenthood in Soldotna counseled and referred women to seek abortions. In its latter years, operating on a reduced three-day-a-week schedule, chemically induced abortions were prescribed and doled out on location. It also included
June 21 is last day to vote for new Anchorage Assembly member
Anchorage residents have until June 21 to cast their ballots in the special election to add a 12th member to the Anchorage Assembly. The new seat, known as Seat L, will be decided in a mail-in election for residents who live in Anchorage District 1, which
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