In the last several weeks, there have been a number of articles in this publication highlighting the fact that, though we elected a majority of Republicans in both bodies of the Alaska Legislature, we ...

Alaska may be experiencing a judicial crisis rivaling the Watergate scandal. Critics claim it involves a judge who committed perjury, the suppression of a Grand Jury investigation, and ...

Congressman Nick Begich has been named Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, a key position that will allow him to advocate for strengthening ...

The Democratic controlled Alaska Legislature is currently weighing two proposals that will cost the state billions of dollars by drastically expanding defined benefit pensions for state employees, ...

According to historical records, the first states emerged in Mesopotamia, around the area of modern-day Iraq, approximately 6,000 years ago, developing complex societies and political structures that ...

It remains to be seen what and how many “dead souls” will be uncovered in the coming weeks or months in the dark burrows [of U.S. federal The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues ...

This iconic phrase has been applied and misapplied many times, and originates from a Mark Twain novel. Its origin is complicated, but is worthy as an attention-grabber. Yes, there is gold in Alaska, ...

An employee for the Alaska State Libraries, Archives & Museums Division is using his official government email to alert fellow librarians across the state to what he sees as potential threats ...

Many Senate Republicans in Washington, DC, continue to fight back against the reforms that Donald Trump is introducing. They have voted against some of his cabinet nominees and against legislation ...

Saturday’s Alaska March for Life in Anchorage was a wonderful celebration and example of what it means to come together as a community and lean into Philippians 4:8 where Paul asks us, as “brothers ...

Thanks to massive community pushback, the historic Fairbanks-area Tanana Valley State Fair has decided to cancel plans to host a controversial LGBTQ drag queen show during this year’s fair. On Feb. 21 ...

Many Senate Republicans in Washington, DC, continue to fight back against the reforms that Donald Trump is introducing. They have voted against some of his cabinet nominees and against legislation ...