AK schools have spent 40% of their $538M in Covid cash – mostly on salaries, benefits
Over the past two years, Alaska’s public schools have taken in more than $538 million in federal Covid relief money. Of that, they have only spent $187 million, about 40%. The state launched a comprehensive dashboard detailing exactly how much money each
Vandal attacks Soldotna’s conservative, family-owned Ammo-Can Coffee
Ammo-Can Coffee, a wildly popular cultural and social club/coffee shop for conservative-minded, faith-filled Alaskan patriots on the Kenai Peninsula, was vandalized around 1 a.m. on Aug. 8. Owner Jason Floyd posted a notice on social media, saying his family
Pro-lifers contend for preborn Alaskans at Tanana State Fair
Longtime pro-life advocates are engaging residents from across the Fairbanks area during the July 29-Aug. 7 Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks. Interior Right to Life is, again, manning a booth at this year’s fair with the aim of educating the public on
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
Leftist attacks on Mayor Bronson born of a wider constitutional free-for-all
When asked, “Where in the constitution is there authorization for Obama Care?” Nancy Pelosi’s infamous reply was “Are you serious? Are you serious?” As if, “No reasonable person asks questions like that anymore.” The same can be asked of:
Amid calls to cancel Shakespeare, Alaska theater continues 30-year mission to honor ‘The Bard’
For 30 years the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre has provided high quality Shakespearean productions in an effort to deepen appreciation of, and expand the audience for, Shakespearean theater in Interior Alaska. Since launching its first performance in 1992
State of Alaska uses firefighter popularity to coax kids into vax clinic
Alaska’s Department of Health is using the heroic reputation of firefighters to entice young children into getting Covid jabs and other vaccinations. A July 15 article released by the Dept. of Health’s media blog notes that necessity is the “mother of
Trump train thunders into Alaska for a record-breaking rally
When former President Donald Trump pulls into town, he attracts a long and colorful train in his coattails. On July 9, the ongoing national Trump tour thundered through Anchorage’s Alaska Airline Center arena with a building-record of nearly 6,000 people in
OPINION: Respecting the Constitution means taking the good with the bad
“The Supreme Court has shown it no longer has the confidence of the people! The court has proven to be extremist! It has gone too far! It has stolen our sacred rights!” “The courts have spoken! This is now the law of the land! Anyone defying the courts
Crumbling trust in major institutions signals trouble in America
High public trust in major religious, cultural, political and economic institutions is a bell weather marker for a strong, robust and effective nation. Confidence in these institutions lend credibility and public support to their work. America, however, is in
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