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Opinion: Permanent Fund troubles make for sad music

Alaskans are fiddling while the Permanent Fund burns

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Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Voter tidbit: 2 election stories highlight voting challenges in rural Alaska

The state needs to make voting in rural areas more accommodating

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Minister’s Message: Entering rest

I asked a group of people to share their ideas of what they think of when they hear the word “rest.”

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Point of View: There is nothing to like about Project 2025

Project 2025 - Presidential Transition Project’s intent is radical

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Signage marks the entrance to Nikiski Middle/High School on Monday, May 16, 2022, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion: How our schools have lost touch with Alaskans

Off-road vehicles are a way of life for Nikiski residents

Signage marks the entrance to Nikiski Middle/High School on Monday, May 16, 2022, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
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Trump Mystery Box 2024: Calling All Proud Patriots – Find Out How To Claim Your Free Gift

In a political landscape filled with passionate supporters and fervent opponents, the Trump Mystery Box stands out as an engaging and intriguing product for fans… Continue reading

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Minister’s Message: The quest for unity

The solution for unity must be in terms of honoring God and God’s values

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A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections is placed at the Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)

Opinion: Safeguarding our children’s future

Alaska stands at a pivotal moment ahead of the 2024 election

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections is placed at the Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)
The Alaska State Capitol on March 1, 2024. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion: The Alaska State House has only itself to blame

Past the deadline, the House continued to vote and approve legislation

The Alaska State Capitol on March 1, 2024. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Voter tidbit: What is your voting story?

Voting is crucial for democracy to work

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A turtle is made out of kid-friendly snacks for Vacation Bible School. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

Minister’s Message: We all need to feel loved and liked

Over the last few days, my church has hosted our yearly Vacation Bible School.

A turtle is made out of kid-friendly snacks for Vacation Bible School. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)
Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Voter tidbit: All about primaries

Early primary election voting begins Aug. 5

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy hands out pens he used to sign the budget bills for the fiscal year that began July 1 to state lawmakers during a private ceremony in Anchorage on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Official photo from The Office of the Governor)

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy stingy with budget veto information

The governor took the budgetary management equivalent of the Fifth Amendment about 160 times in his veto spreadsheet

Gov. Mike Dunleavy hands out pens he used to sign the budget bills for the fiscal year that began July 1 to state lawmakers during a private ceremony in Anchorage on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Official photo from The Office of the Governor)
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Opinion: Stages of motherhood and the laundry room

From the beginning to the ending of our motherly existence, our constant companion is laundry.

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Minister’s Message: Trusting in the will of God

Many people avoid having a relationship with God because of the trust issue

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This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. Pending recounts could determine who will spend time in the building as part of the new state Legislature. Recounts in two Anchorage-area legislative races are scheduled to take place this week, a top state elections official said Tuesday. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: 8 lawmakers upheld public trust

38 representatives and all Alaska senators voted to confirm Handeland

This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. Pending recounts could determine who will spend time in the building as part of the new state Legislature. Recounts in two Anchorage-area legislative races are scheduled to take place this week, a top state elections official said Tuesday. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The open primary reflects the voting preferences of Alaska Native communities

We set out to analyze the results of that first open primary election in 2022, to let the facts speak for themselves

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Priya Helweg is the acting regional director and executive officer for the Region 10 Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Opinion: Delivering for people with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is working to make sure everyone has access to important services and good health care

Priya Helweg is the acting regional director and executive officer for the Region 10 Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Voter tidbit: What’s on the local ballot?

City and borough elections will take place on Oct. 1

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)