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Opinion: Pebble Mine is bad for business and worse for America’s outdoor heritage

Opinion: Pebble Mine is bad for business and worse for America’s outdoor heritage

Bristol Bay’s fish, wildlife and economic prosperity are at stake.

Opinion: Pebble Mine is bad for business and worse for America’s outdoor heritage
Life in the Pedestrian Lane: It’s a kid thing

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: It’s a kid thing

I have finally thrown in the towel with this younger generation. Decided all’s lost. The latest piece of news is they don’t want to learn… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: It’s a kid thing
Minister’s Message: Guard your heart; care for your soul

Minister’s Message: Guard your heart; care for your soul

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. — Proverbs 4:23 NKJV I didn’t think too much about… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: Guard your heart; care for your soul
Alaska seeks to boost gun background check system reporting

Alaska seeks to boost gun background check system reporting

Some Republicans in the state Legislature have expressed support.

Alaska seeks to boost gun background check system reporting
Lael Oldmixon is the director for the UA Scholars Program.

Opinion: What can UA do to grow more of our own teachers, nurses, engineers and leaders?

Former University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton asked this question of his leadership team in 1998. At that point, the University of Alaska system had… Continue reading

Lael Oldmixon is the director for the UA Scholars Program.
A male Golden-crowned Kinglet displays its “mohawk” on Fuller Lakes Trail on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Colin Canterbury)

Refuge notebook: Little rock star of the woods

Earlier this month, I took a hike up Fuller Lakes Trail with my dog, Scout. The sun was just peaking over the tips of the… Continue reading

A male Golden-crowned Kinglet displays its “mohawk” on Fuller Lakes Trail on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Colin Canterbury)

Alaska Voices: UAA Alumni make a difference in their communities

The class of 2019 will make a difference not only in Alaska’s economy, but also in its communities.

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Pioneer Potluck: About big bodies of water and whales

Monkey bars, carrot raisin oatmeal cookies, lemon sugar cookies, salted peanut peanut butter bars

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In this Jan. 29, 2019 file photo, Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson testifies before state senators during a confirmation hearing in Juneau, Alaska. Clarkson says his life was likely saved by one simple act. He suspected he was having a heart attack on a flight to Seattle on April 26, 2019, but didn’t want to bother anyone. But a half hour before the plane landed, he pushed the call button for a flight attendant, the likely life-saving event. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Alaska Attorney General Clarkson: My wake-up call on heart health

“This cannot be happening to me, I’m the guy who runs or walks 3-5 miles every day.”

In this Jan. 29, 2019 file photo, Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson testifies before state senators during a confirmation hearing in Juneau, Alaska. Clarkson says his life was likely saved by one simple act. He suspected he was having a heart attack on a flight to Seattle on April 26, 2019, but didn’t want to bother anyone. But a half hour before the plane landed, he pushed the call button for a flight attendant, the likely life-saving event. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen gives his State of the University speech. (Screenshot)

Alaska Voices: University of Alaska is fully committed to the student experience

Thousands of UA graduates will cross a stage, receive their diploma, and move out into the world.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen gives his State of the University speech. (Screenshot)
Opinion: A change in Alaska’s crime laws is needed now

Opinion: A change in Alaska’s crime laws is needed now

Current criminal laws tie our hands, state prosecutors say.

Opinion: A change in Alaska’s crime laws is needed now

Letter to the Editor: Funny River needs a boat launch

What’s Wrong With This Picture? As a member of the Funny River Community for the past 40-plus years, I have been privileged to know and… Continue reading

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Schools briefs for the week of May 6, 2019

What’s happening this week

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The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

GOP lawmaker leaves Alaska House majority over budget vote

With a full dividend, the Senate budget has a $1.2 billion hole that would still need to be filled.

The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Voices: Let’s channel that same positive spirit as we address Alaska’s fiscal situation

Alaska Voices: Let’s channel that same positive spirit as we address Alaska’s fiscal situation

Last November, we were reminded of something that offers us great hope about the future of our state. In the aftermath of the earthquake last… Continue reading

Alaska Voices: Let’s channel that same positive spirit as we address Alaska’s fiscal situation
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

Alaska lawmaker takes issue with Black History Month bill

Eastman: Passing a law saying how much politicians care about African Americans is dishonest

The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Underpasses to help wildlife move across the Sterling Highway is one way to resist changing conditions. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge notebook: A new way of thinking about climate adaptation

Last week I was in Madison, Wisconsin, at the National Adaptation Forum. This is an invigorating conference, powered by almost 1,000 passionate people who seek… Continue reading

Underpasses to help wildlife move across the Sterling Highway is one way to resist changing conditions. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Opinion: Support a strong University of Alaska

There’s been much discussion and debate about the appropriate amount of state support for the University of Alaska. As a “finance expert” with specific knowledge… Continue reading

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Troopers notified the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office it would not access to certain databases.

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

13 weekend wildfires signal kickoff to Alaska fire season

“This is really some of the driest parts of the year.”