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Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

What’s happening this week

Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

Sexual assault survivors deserve real change

It’s clear that we need concrete policy solutions — not symbolic gestures

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska

Alaska stands to benefit as much as any other state.

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska
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Unhinged Alaska: The annoyances of spring

Certain testosterone-infused feral critters strut around our acreage like Wild Bill Hickok

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In this Aug. 29, 2011 file photo, the Holland America Westerdam, is shown in Juneau, Alaska. A federal judge in Miami threatened on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Opinion: Update, don’t eliminate, Alaska’s Ocean Ranger Program

How much does this program cost the typical Alaskan? The answer is nothing.

In this Aug. 29, 2011 file photo, the Holland America Westerdam, is shown in Juneau, Alaska. A federal judge in Miami threatened on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Alaska Voices: In Support of the Constitutional Amendments

Let’s constitutionally protect our right to vote on any new taxes.

Letter to the Editor: Earth and resurrection

Perhaps we can take a little time this weekend for at least an extra portion of gratitude.

Opinion: Defend education funding

Opinion: Defend education funding

K-12 and early childhood education cannot continue without sufficient, sustainable state funds.

Opinion: Defend education funding
Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection

Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection

Two men walked slowly along the dusty road to Emmaus. Heavy hearts matched heavy feet as they plodded on. Jerusalem faded in the distance but… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection
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As climate warms, state braces for invading parasites

“Things are changing really rapidly in Alaska.”

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Pilot-biologist Dom Watts flying out of Fairbanks in a Super Cub. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

The road to becoming a U.S. Fish & Wildlife pilot-biologist

I remember the first time my Uncle Larry flew down in his Cessna and picked me up at the little airport a few miles from… Continue reading

Pilot-biologist Dom Watts flying out of Fairbanks in a Super Cub. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Kenai’s Rustad, Homer’s Engebretsen, Ninilchik’s Vanderford get Hall call

Kenai’s Rustad, Homer’s Engebretsen, Ninilchik’s Vanderford get Hall call

WASILLA — Stacia Rustad, a former Kenai Central High School multisport standout who is now the activities director at Wasilla High School, received a special… Continue reading

Kenai’s Rustad, Homer’s Engebretsen, Ninilchik’s Vanderford get Hall call
Pioneer Potluck: About Ben’s boat and clam digging

Pioneer Potluck: About Ben’s boat and clam digging

Clam fritters, Easter bunny bread pudding, lemon hard sauce, hamburger stroganoff

Pioneer Potluck: About Ben’s boat and clam digging
Opinion: Facts, not tales, tell story of Alaska’s ferry system

Opinion: Facts, not tales, tell story of Alaska’s ferry system

To justify continuing ferry operations, it’s important to recognize why we’re in this fix.

Opinion: Facts, not tales, tell story of Alaska’s ferry system
Opinion: Please, tax us!

Opinion: Please, tax us!

Time to find new revenue to keep Alaska a wonderful place to raise families.

Opinion: Please, tax us!
Snow-covered mountains are photographed near Portage Glacier in Portage, Alaska, in March 2019. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Letter to the Editor: To see climate change, we only have to look out our windows

I believe conservative columnist Cal Thomas recently missed the mark when he declared young people are indoctrinated to become environmental activists and that “climate change… Continue reading

Snow-covered mountains are photographed near Portage Glacier in Portage, Alaska, in March 2019. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Opinion: Defend Pebble Mine review on its merits instead of blaming critics

Opinion: Defend Pebble Mine review on its merits instead of blaming critics

It’s important to defend scientific assertions under scrutiny of peers.

Opinion: Defend Pebble Mine review on its merits instead of blaming critics

Alaska Voices: Alaska’s Fiscal Crisis is a Mindset

Many of Alaska’s citizens don’t see state government as an evil, ever-spending monster

Opinion: Alaska continues to lose revenue over its oil tax policy

Opinion: Alaska continues to lose revenue over its oil tax policy

It’s time to examine what the best tax system is for the state.

Opinion: Alaska continues to lose revenue over its oil tax policy
Opinion: Bumper stickers and the First Amendment

Opinion: Bumper stickers and the First Amendment

We should understand all possible interpretations of the messages we display.

Opinion: Bumper stickers and the First Amendment