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Vehicle caravan to protest Alaska’s economic lock down

CultureApril 20, 2020

Alaskans are taking to the streets on Wednesday, April 22, to “send a clear message to our government that we are ready for Alaska to be open for business.” According to a Facebook post for the event, the public demonstration aims to let Alaska’s

Early PFD petition release reaches 5,500 signatures and counting

CultureApril 20, 2020

More than 5,500 people have now signed a petition asking the Alaska Legislature to help struggling Alaskans by paying out the Permanent Fund Dividend early this year. Initiated by Rep. Sara Rasmussen of Anchorage, the petition notes that tens of thousands of

Alaska okays ’emergency’ marijuana delivery during pandemic

CultureApril 18, 2020

While many retail outlets remain closed or severely restricted in their ability to deliver orders, the State of Alaska has issued two “emergency” regulations to let marijuana shops ship joints, buds and other weed products around the state, and to allow

Alaska’s new normal won’t look like the old, governor cautions

CultureApril 17, 2020

As Alaska begins to open up sectors of society, Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked residents to understand that the new normal won’t look like the old. “When we say, ‘getting back towards normal,’ we’re probably not going to get back to a hundred percent,”

Governor rescinds ban on elective medical procedures, including abortion

AbortionApril 16, 2020

Starting on May 4, clinics that provide non-emergency, elective surgeries can resume operations in Alaska, this includes elective abortions. On April 7, Gov. Mike Dunleavy put a temporary halt to all elective surgeries and procedures in order to build up

Alaska begins loosening health mandates on certain sectors

CultureApril 15, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that the state is beginning the gradual process of reopening certain sectors of society, while tracking the health impact each step of the way. The first move, on April 14, was to let restaurants sell alcohol along with

Planned Parenthood claims abortion is a ‘religious value’

AbortionApril 13, 2020

In an effort to drum up religious support for continuing elective abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Planned Parenthood’s clergy board is calling on “people of faith to speak out in this moment of crisis and affirm that access to abortion care is a

Democrats oust last pro-life member in U.S. House

AbortionApril 13, 2020

Last month U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski of Illinois was narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary. The last pro-life Democrat who remained in the U. S. House of Representatives, he was long targeted by the progressive pro-abortion wing of the party. For

Governor asks God to protect and guide Alaskans during pandemic

PoliticsApril 10, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy offered prayers for the protection and deliverance of Alaska from what he called the “invisible menace” of the coronavirus. His April 10 live-streamed Day of Prayer and Hope included more than 30 pastors and religious leaders from

Watchman lookout: Prayer, pot lounges, and defunding liberal bias

CultureApril 9, 2020

Here are a few brief editorial observations from a dizzying week of non-stop news across Alaska. DIVINE INTERVENTION Gov. Dunleavy is setting aside some time this Friday to ask for divine assistance during our struggle with the coronavirus. The 2 p.m.

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