When the Americans defeated the British at Yorktown, the surrendering British forces supposedly played “The World Turned Upside Down.” The song should be on the… Continue reading
One of the promises made by supporters of building a new high school were more opportunities for Juneau’s students to become engaged through sports and… Continue reading
LOUISVILLE — Religion and politics are again at the forefront of this year’s presidential race. Yet, in this campaign, self-described evangelicals don’t seem as concerned… Continue reading
It’s gotta be tough for a candidate to quit, particularly when running to be president. Suddenly the humongous ego trip is over. Gone are the… Continue reading
Friday’s news that a musher has been banned from participation in the Iditarod due to domestic violence charges draws awareness to what is an all… Continue reading
Congratulations to Nikiski Middle-High School seniors Marguerite and Evangeline Cox, who last week were awarded first place in the Caring for the Kenai contest for… Continue reading
Alaska is facing tough economic times. Budgets are being squeezed, workers are being laid off, and families are making due with less. But it’s important… Continue reading
During an era of headline-grabbing advances in medicine, the United States is experiencing a health cataclysm.The latest straw in the wind is last week’s report… Continue reading
In the days following Prince’s death, fans from all over have found themselves drawn to Paisley Park, a 65,000-square-foot compound that embodies the man’s musical… Continue reading
If you want real betrayal and towering egos, forget the presidential campaign; look no further than the gripping intrigue swirling around Michael Strahan’s leaving his… Continue reading
As the state faces a $4 billion fiscal gap, Gov. Bill Walker and state legislators have made no bones about the fact that there’s little… Continue reading
The federal government says it’s reviewing marijuana’s status as a Schedule 1 drug, a move that — regardless of what you think about the drug… Continue reading
Harriet Tubman was literally a freedom fighter. The “Moses” of the Underground Railroad liberated herself and dozens of others from slavery over the years in… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature didn’t gavel out on Sunday at the end of its 90th regular day, and that’s just fine with us.The state is running… Continue reading
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It gives us all the opportunity to show our support to survivors of sexual violence, and become part of… Continue reading
In a few short weeks, more than 4,600 students will cross graduation stages all across Alaska and begin the journey into the next phase of… Continue reading
With human-bear encounters already making headlines around the state, it’s a good time for a reminder to Kenai Peninsula residents that we live in bear… Continue reading
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act turned 40 last week and Federal and State fishery managers marked that event with an opinion piece (Alaska… Continue reading
Today marks Earth Day, an event many Alaskans approach with mixed feelings.On the one hand, we appreciate the natural grandeur all around us. Indeed, there… Continue reading
It’s not easy to make one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies a sympathetic victim, but a collection of state attorneys general, led by Eric… Continue reading
