By Dr. Michael Hanifen, B.S., D.C., Ed.D. Dr. Michael Hanifen served more than eight years in the United States Air Force, earned the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), and served as an NCOIC (non-commissioned officer-in-charge), including two deployments to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Southern Watch. I joined the United States Air Force at […]

Must Read Alaska is seeking Alaskan veterans and active-duty service members who are willing to share their story with us and our readers in a new series called “Service to My Country.” A recent op-ed by Army veteran Paul A. Bauer inspired this series. Bauer writes: “The problem is not gratitude itself. The problem is […]

The following is a reprint of a press release provided by HEX, LLC on May 28, 2026. Alaska’s strategic asset and only locally owned natural gas producer and operator, HEX LLC (HEX), is unifying its operations under a single HEX brand. Furie Operating Alaska, LLC, the operating company of the Cook Inlet Kitchen Lights Unit, […]

The House Finance Committee met May 26, 2026, to discuss HB 381 version T, a bill to restructure tax burdens for the Alaska LNG project. Senior Director of GaffneyCline Nicholas Fulford presented economic models and argued for a property tax abatement of at least ten years. Fulford has worked in the industry for 40 years […]

The following is a reprint of a press release provided by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development on 6/1/2026. Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour on July 1, 2026. In November 2024, Alaska Statute 23.10.065 was amended through the passage of Ballot Measure 1 to include this increase. The minimum wage […]

Chugach Electric Association held its Board of Directors election today. Polling closed with the beginning of the Annual Membership Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Results were announced around 5:30 p.m. Penny Gage and Rachel Morse were elected to the two open Director seats. Gage received 6,345 votes; Morse received 6,587 votes. Two other candidates ran: Todd […]

Dear readers, Please beware of the website mat4governor.com, which is attempting to mislead Alaskan voters and spend malicious lies about Candidate for Governor Matt Heilala. On the website is a letter which has been falsely written in Heilala’s name that claims Heilala acted inappropriately in his podiatrist practice and during his campaign. When Must Read […]

On this episode of The Social from Must Read Alaska, host Todd explores the powerful connection between food, health, and self-reliance with two expert guests: Kristen Rasmussen from the Culinary Institute of America and Brenda Josephson, Haines-based Culinary Institute of America-trained chef and author of MRAK’s popular Foodies & Foragers column.

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!