Why stop celebrating? For 250 years, Americans have fought to preserve our nation’s principles of freedom from tyranny, equality under the law, and self-governance. American veterans throughout history have fought valiantly for freedom. American citizens have stewarded the greatest country in the world for a quarter millennium. That is worth celebrating! It hasn’t been an […]

By Dr. George B. Hightower, M.D., 2026 Candidate for Lt. Governor My father was stationed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks in 1950.  Little did anyone know that 76 years later his son would be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alaska. Maybe it was prophetic that Alaska the state and my sister Lorna were born on the same day: January 3, 1959.  Though […]

Today, July 14, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that the Alaska Critical Minerals Collaborative (ACMC), led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), has been selected as one of the new NSF Regional Innovation Engines. The designation could bring up to $160 million in funding to Alaska over the next 10 years and will help […]

By the Senate Republican Caucus On July 17, 2026, legislation inhibiting the construction and development of the AK LNG Project passed the Senate with a vote of 11 to 8. After 60 days of special session, the Democrat-lead Majority again passed dead-on-arrival legislation inhibiting development of the AK LNG Project. The primary policy proposals limiting […]

On July 10, 2026, Alaska Public Media reported on the campaign finance complaint filed by No on 2, the pro ranked-choice voting group, against Repeal Now, the group leading the initiative to repeal ranked-choice voting. No on 2 claims that Repeal Now falsely states that their primary source of campaign fund contributions— Aurora Action Network— […]

Candidate for Alaska Legislature Interview Series Heath Smith, Candidate for Alaska State Senate Seat C Heath Smith is one of three candidates running for Alaska State Senate Seat C, which is the current seat of retiring Senate President Gary Stevens. In this candidate interview, Heath Smith introduces himself to Alaskans, shares his motivation for running, […]

While the Governor certainly commands great power as the chief Executive of the State, it is the Legislature that makes the Law that the Executive enforces. So, who is running for a chance at making the law in Alaska this year? What do they stand for? What will they fight for? This series is designed […]

On Friday, July 17, Matt Shultz announced his exit from the race for Alaska’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Shultz, who pastors the First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage, cited “lack of meaningful support from Democratic institutions” for his campaign and instead endorses left-leaning independent Bill Hill. Although Shultz claimed Alaskans widely “share the […]

On Saturday, July 18, Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) wildlife staff responded to a reported bear encounter on a trail above the Bear Valley neighborhood, located in south Anchorage. Emergency responders from Anchorage Police Department (APD), Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Anchorage Fire Department transported an adult hiker from the Brewsters Drive area after […]

In a culture chasing novelty and quick spiritual fixes, many men are left restless, confused, and spiritually vulnerable. Temptation has become the front line of battle — and most don’t even realize they’re already in it. On this episode of the Must Read Alaska Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Clement, co-founder of Liber […]

We are building a case to stop the PFD steal. If you have been following the Great Debate series, you know that your right to the PFD is based on long-standing, continuous, reliable use. The Legislature thinks it can reappropriate your money. We disagree. Share your PFD testimony with us!