An Obi-Wan Kenobi moment for the Taylor/English campaign
Treg Taylor is back on the ballot, and for good reason—he has fully complied with the law. Alaskans should decide if he will make a good governor. I believe he... Read more.
Opinion: APOC— the watchdog commission the people are watching
APOC’s recommendation to deny Treg Taylor certification for the ballot needs to be scrutinized by the people of Alaska for all its implications. The essential... Read more.
For Alaska School Districts: A $1.5 Million Settlement Serves as a Wake-up Call
In a landmark ruling last summer (Mahmoud v Taylor), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parents must be informed of classroom instruction involving certain gender... Read more.
Defending Parental Rights: South Carolina vs. Alaska
By a vote of 116-1, this week South Carolina’s Parental Rights bill passed the House reinforcing a principle most Americans agree with: parents are the best... Read more.
Statistics Show: Alaska Produces Olympians
Newsflash: In spite of its small population, Alaska produces a disproportionate number of elite winter athletes. According to The Action Network, which tracks... Read more.
Alaskan Cyclist and Team USA Secure Gold at Pan Am Games
By JON FAULKNER The USA Cycling Track Team Pursuit team of Olivia Cummins, Olympian Kristen Faulkner (Homer, AK), Bethany Ingram, and Emma Louise Jimenez Palos won... Read more.
NYU Study Finds PFD Payouts Do Not Contribute to Serious Injury or Death
An eleven year-long study focusing on a possible link between Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend program and the risk... Read more.
Opinion – Don’t Flinch, Don’t Foul: SB 64 Promises Election Reform
By Jon Faulkner Alaskan Republicans have a winning issue on election reform, and a reliable advocate in Representative Sarah Vance. While Democrats are... Read more.
Alaska’s Permanent Fund: The Great Debate Part XII (Last in Series)
The People of Alaska vs. The Legislature Part XII: The Path Forward It is time to bring the PFD matter to a vote of the people; failing that, to replace... Read more.
Giving Thanks for the Gift of Life
On this Thanksgiving day, we are each tasked with finding meaning in our life first by identifying what we are thankful for receiving,... Read more.
Trump Restructures Federal Education Programs
Accelerating U.S. educational system reform, the Trump Administration this past Tuesday announced sweeping changes to leadership structures in charge of educational... Read more.
Eaglexit Submits Petition to Local Boundary Commission
EAGLE RIVER, ALASKA – 11/18/2025 – Culminating years of effort and community outreach, on Monday of this week Eaglexit filed its completed petition package... Read more.
Parties and Primaries: Integral to Our Past, Present and Future
Editors Note: Updated with stylistic rewriting of conclusion. Political parties represent the aspirations of the people within them. They are the backbone of democracy,... Read more.
Alaska’s Permanent Fund: The Great Debate Part V
The People of Alaska vs. The Legislature Part V: Ghost Busting: Dispelling Anti-PFD Phantoms The decision about the PFD belongs with the... Read more.
Alaska’s Permanent Fund: The Great Debate Part IV
The People of Alaska vs. The Legislature Part IV: The PFD and the Search for Wisdom Imagine a council comprised of Native elders and our legislative... Read more.
The Great Debate: The Alaska Permanent Fund
The People vs. The Legislature Part III: The 49 Forward Plan Takes the Permanent Fund Backwards Alaskans created the Permanent Fund in 1976 to protect citizen... Read more.
Alaska CHARR Stuns Kenai Non-Profit with Fundraising Effort
The Alaska Cabaret Hotel and Restaurant Retailers Association (CHARR) hosted their 54th annual conference and Charity Auction Dinner in Kenai, Alaska Wednesday night,... Read more.
Alaska’s Permanent Fund: The Great Debate Part II
The People of Alaska vs. The Legislature Part II: Follow the Money The Alaska Permanent Fund generates enormous wealth and no shortage of political temptation.... Read more.
Alaska’s Permanent Fund: The Great Debate
The People of Alaska vs. The Legislature Part I: Inflation-Proofing: Where’s the Problem? By JON FAULKNER Author’s Note: This is the first of a series that... Read more.
Newly Formed Alaska Gasline Caucus Launches
A new, bipartisan Alaska Gasline Caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) and Rep. George Rauscher (R-Sutton), met for the first time yesterday to assess... Read more.
Administrative Order 360: Governor Dunleavy’s Bold Move at Regulatory Reform
Last month, in a welcomed invitation to job creators, Governor Dunleavy issued an unprecedented directive to all state agencies to identify and repeal unnecessary... Read more.
Ruling on Jet Skis in Kachemak Bay Affirms Executive Authority to Repeal Regulations
In a case originally involving the Commissioner of Fish and Game’s authority to repeal a ban on jet skis in Kachemak Bay and Fox River Flats Critical Habitat... Read more.
Trump Revives Ambler Road Project, Sparking Renewed Debate Over Alaska’s Minerals and Wilderness
WASHINGTON—In a swift move signaling a break from Biden-era energy and mining development, President Trump yesterday approved the Alaska Industrial Development... Read more.
Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson Announces Run for Governor
Joining a crowded field of Republican-leaning candidates for Alaska’s next Governor, former Mayor Dave Bronson announced today his candidacy for the office. In... Read more.
Kikkan Randall Nominated to U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, Honoring Trailblazing Olympic Legacy
By JON FAULKNER Editor’s Note: This story was corrected on October 2, 2025, to reflect the correct location for the induction ceremonies. ANCHORAGE –... Read more.
Federal Department of Interior Reverses Biden Policy on Native Allotments
By JON FAULKNER In a setback to Native allotment holders in Alaska, last week the U.S. Department of the Interior reversed a controversial Biden administration policy... Read more.
Tlingit & Haida Tribes Push Back on Haines Borough Tax Claim, Seek Exemption for Tribal Operations
By JON FAULKNER HAINES – In a move highlighting ongoing tensions between local governments and Alaska Native tribes over taxation, the president of the... Read more.
Senator Sullivan Announces $183.4 Million in Federal Highway Funds.
By JON FAULKNER The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced that a record-setting $183.4 million in federal funds were redistributed to Alaska’s... Read more.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and The Public Interest Doctrine
Part of MRAK Series “A Jury of the People: You Decide” By JON FAULKNER Ben Sperry’s article on the suspension of talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel by... Read more.
The Awakening of America
By JON FAULKNER The murder of Charlie Kirk is impacting a generation of young Americans. Could we be witnessing the cusp of a post-COVID revival of faith in God?... Read more.
The Rest of the Story
By JON FAULKNER Journalism is tough business. There is always, as Paul Harvey made famous, the “rest of the story”. The transition of Suzanne Downing from Must... Read more.
BREAKING: New Alaska AG Cites “Compelled Speech” as Basis For Objection to Chugach Plan
Alaska’s new Attorney General, Stephen Cox, asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska today to intervene on behalf of Chugach Electric Association (CEA) ratepayers... Read more.
