If we’re serious about protecting Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, we have to start with a clear understanding of how it came to be and why it matters. We must also stop speaking out both sides of ...

Editor’s note: The following post was published on Alaska Rep. Sarah Vance’s Facebook page on Oct. 2. It responds to criticism she has received for calling out the Homer News for the way it ...

In ancient Rome, the satirist Juvenal asked, Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who watches the watchers? That question still matters today. In America, the “watchers” are supposed to be the fourth estate ...

Dave Bronson announces his run for Alaska governor on Oct. 2. After much speculation, it’s official. Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced on Oct. 2 that he is running for Governor of Alaska.

Chloe Cole was banned from speaking at Texas Christian Univeristy. “This doesn’t look like free speech to me. I’m going to look into this.” So said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, writing on X this ...

The ongoing litigation aimed at challenging the legality of Alaska’s increasingly popular homeschool allotment program will proceed, after a Superior Court judge tossed a motion to dismiss the case.

A radical LGBTQ group is working to ensure that two fellow activists win seats on the Fairbanks School Board. School Board candidates Naomi Hewitt and Chemetria (Sam) Spencer have the full backing of ...

In a recent article, I encouraged Homer residents to support the three conservative candidates running for the city council. I hope this alone motivates people to get out and vote on Oct. 7. However, ...

Three Alaskans are among the 161 high school seniors in America who are recognized as 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The prestigious award acknowledges outstanding accomplishments in academics, the ...

I read State Sen. Rob Yundt’s PFD post with both appreciation and concern. I appreciate his support for a full, statutory dividend; Alaskans are better stewards of those dollars than 60 legislators.

Parents at Academy Charter School in Palmer, Alaska, are grappling with the potential loss of valued extracurricular programs as the school redirects funds to address a lawsuit filed by Natalia ...

He may not have an “R” behind his name, but Mat-Su Borough Assembly candidate Dana Raffaniello is running on one of the most conservative platforms in recent history. Raffaniello, who describes ...