How ludicrous is it that we observe the holiday commemorating the success of America’s early immigrants in the same year that we elect as president… Continue reading
Alaskans dealt with it.That’s what was to be expected, particularly given the majority are adults.We know when money is available, we have the option of… Continue reading
The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) has been working with the Alaska Railroad to bring Anchorage ski enthusiasts the NSAA Ski Train for more… Continue reading
Donald Trump’s victory has sent shock waves through the United States — and also to our nearest “frenemy” 90 miles away.The president-elect clearly said during… Continue reading
President Barack Obama won’t explicitly say that Donald Trump is on the wrong side of history, but surely he believes it.The president basically thinks anyone… Continue reading
To quote Slim Pickens’ Taggart from Blazing Saddles, “What in the wide world of sports is a-goin’ on here?”In the decades since before and after… Continue reading
Three years ago when Republicans were battling President Obama over the debt ceiling and a government shutdown, the president said, “You don’t like a particular… Continue reading
It’s one of our country’s most-endearing qualities. It’s also one of our most-frustrating ones: We always look for the bright spot. Well, I hate to… Continue reading
Upper Cook Inlet salmon fishery stakeholders should be concerned with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s 2017 sockeye forecast for many reasons — not… Continue reading
With Alaska’s climate and geology, it’s hard enough to build a road. The Cooper Landing bypass project has even more to contend with — namely,… Continue reading
We all know the Chinook is the undisputed king and sockeye salmon fill our freezers, but I don’t believe Oncorhynchus Kisutch, or the silver salmon,… Continue reading
I normally don’t like to write about the problems we in the media have with politicians. Being a longtime reporter-commentator, I can’t possibly be unbiased,… Continue reading
“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society,” wrote Edward Bernays, regarded… Continue reading
Pity the anti-Trump protesters thronging the streets of American cities. Apparently, no one ever told them that they live in a geographically, economically and ideologically… Continue reading
One of the greatest, under-appreciated, benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which remains the law of the land until amended, repealed, or replaced, is… Continue reading
Mendenhall Valley voters gambled big on Tuesday — and come Wednesday all of Juneau hit the jackpot.Juneau now has two members in the House majority… Continue reading
It didn’t take long. Journalists, editorial writers and columnists who hate Donald Trump and consistently opposed his election are now advising him what not to… Continue reading
My dad had a brilliant mind. A farm boy, he became the first person in all the generations of his family to earn a college… Continue reading
Late last week, University of Alaska sports enthusiasts got good news: Proposed cuts to the cross-country skiing programs at the Fairbanks and Anchorage campuses, as… Continue reading
In the course of about six hours, what was supposed to be a Republican existential crisis turned into a Republican wave.What was supposed to be… Continue reading
