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Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 05/18/2026 > opinion-when-lawmakers-deter-resource-developers-all-alaskans-feel-the-squeeze

OPINION: When lawmakers deter resource developers, all Alaskans feel the squeeze

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (90+ words) Alaska's fiscal stability will not come from squeezing the last drops out of a shrinking sector; it will come from expanding the sector itself. If lawmakers want a stronger revenue stream, the path is clear: encourage investment, don't deter it....

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Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 05/06/2026 > newly-formed-alaskan-party-off-to-slow-start-with-just-22-members

Newly formed Alaskan Party off to slow start with just 22 members

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (205+ words) The Alaska Division of Elections released its May 2026 voter registration statistics this week, and the numbers paint a stark picture for the newly formed Alaskan Party. Just 22 Alaskans have signed up as members of the fledgling political group since it…...

Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 05/01/2026 > global-leaders-headed-north-for-alaska-sustainable-energy-conference

Global leaders headed north for Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (311+ words) Gov. Mike Dunleavy will host energy leaders, policymakers and industry experts from across the nation and around the world at the fifth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, taking place May 19-21 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage. The three-day conference will…...

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alaskawatchman. com > 04/23/2026 > anchorage-pedestrian-deaths-at-record-high-as-equity-inspired-jaywalking-remains-legal

Anchorage pedestrian deaths hit record high as "equity" inspired jaywalking remains legal

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (388+ words) DEI-inspired efforts by Anchorage's left-leaning mayor and assembly to address pedestrian deaths have failed to make the streets safer. A new report from the Alaska Department of Health highlights the deadly rise in pedestrian fatalities in Anchorage, with 15 deaths recorded…...

Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 04/14/2026 > anchorage-clerk-says-assembly-race-between-donley-and-park-may-be-headed-to-recount

Anchorage clerk says Assembly race between Donley and Park may be headed to recount

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (281+ words) A razor-close Anchorage Assembly contest between conservative Dave Donley and left-leaning Janice Park may be headed to a recount. According to a notice from the city clerk, a recount must happen within seven days of the final certification if the…...

Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 04/08/2026 > anchorage-voters-split-on-whether-to-pump-more-money-into-struggling-public-schools

Anchorage voters split on whether to pump more money into struggling public schools

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (325+ words) While Anchorage voters appear to have approved a slew of new bonds for roads, parks and public safety, they are sharply divided on whether to increase property taxes and take on nearly $80 million in new school debt. According to early…...

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alaskawatchman. com > 04/08/2026 > controversial-school-mental-health-bill-set-for-final-vote-in-alaska-senate

Controversial school mental health bill set for final vote in Alaska Senate

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (210+ words) The Alaska State Senate is set to vote on a bill that critics warn will empower educational bureaucrats with authority to craft mental health guidelines for impressionable students, thereby opening the door for public schools to push topics like gender…...

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alaskawatchman. com > 04/04/2026 > anchorage-mayor-uses-her-official-email-to-plug-bond-debt-propositions

Anchorage mayor uses her official email to plug bond-debt propositions

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (291+ words) While the mayor of Anchorage is generally prohibited from using official municipal email or other government resources to advocate for or against ballot measures ahead of elections, Mayor Suzanne La France appears to be doing so anyway. In an April…...

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Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 03/31/2026 > big-abortion-wants-these-candidates-in-charge-of-anchorage-schools-assembly

Big Abortion wants these candidates in charge of Anchorage schools & Assembly

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (260+ words) Alaska's most prominent pro-abortion organization, which kills hundreds of pre-born babies every year, is actively supporting five Anchorage candidates " three for Assembly and two for the School Board. Planned Parenthood's Anchorage endorsements are motivated by a desire to empower local…...

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Alaska Watchman
alaskawatchman. com > 03/30/2026 > opinion-alaska-lawmakers-priorities-are-upside-down

OPINION: Alaska lawmakers" priorities are upside down

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (243+ words) One of the things driving the budget conversation again this year is public school funding. Despite what we were told in the last legislative session, when school funding was radically increased, taking most of your PFD check in the process,…...

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