My name is Yomna Mohamed, an AFS Exchange Student from Egypt, and a sophomore in KCHS. I’m curently hosted by the Hamiltons. As I think about heading home in a few days, I want to thank my entire host family because they’re just amazing, but especially my host mom, Misty Hamilton. I just wanted ...

While the Brady Law requires criminal background checks of gun sales at gun stores, these checks are not required at gun shows, online sales and other venues where unlicensed sellers operate. Right now in most states, felons, domestic abusers and the dangerously mentally ill can walk into a gun show...

Recently the local Coast Guard Auxiliary taught a boat safety class and a GPS navigation class in Soldotna. Both of these classes were very good. They had good information and were taught by instructors who have lots of hours boating.

I believe both of our senators voted against the firearm background legislation because they were listening to the wrong constituency — the very vocal fringe element of our society. I also believe, that like the rest of America, the vast majority of Alaskans are in favor of not only background che...