Some careless Mat-Su residents seem to have no problem trashing the Valley.At least two vehicles have become stuck in the ice this winter at the… Continue reading
Since religious language has again infected this unpredictable and turbulent political season, here is a verse that could describe the followers of Donald Trump. It… Continue reading
Denali National Park and Preserve is much more than the mountain and the surrounding wondrous scenery. It’s an economic engine for residents of the small… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Health care for all. It’s a goal that tugs at the heartstrings of Democrats, but pursuing it usually invites political peril.Now Bernie Sanders… Continue reading
Donald Trump is running riot in the GOP china shop and gleefully tearing the place up.Consider the strength of Trump’s position: If he wins South… Continue reading
State government has to get slimmer, but like any weight loss program there is a right way and wrong way to do it.According to a… Continue reading
On Wednesday, the Soldotna City Council will take up a resolution calling for a special election to establish a charter commission. If that sounds familiar,… Continue reading
Few people in modern history have fulfilled their oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution” more than the late Justice Antonin Scalia.Scalia was so… Continue reading
Across the Kenai, volunteers are putting final touches on what will be an exciting day for Republicans: Super Tuesday. They’ve been training for weeks on… Continue reading
Here’s why what Bernie Sanders promises is false: Because what he says is true — the system really is rigged so he can’t deliver. The… Continue reading
Ben Franklin said, “Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” That is still true today of our personal finances. This… Continue reading
Sunny, warm days and only a few mosquitos trying to suck my blood lifted my spirits last summer in my uncertain quest to find (and… Continue reading
It’s a good time for a reality check.On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Walker held a press conference with officials from the state’s partners in the Alaska… Continue reading
Not a day goes by without Alaska’s fiscal problems making the news. Whether cuts to public services, talk of new revenues, or a downgrade of… Continue reading
According to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the future of the republic teeters in the balance. Unless the United States Senate bows to the will of President… Continue reading
Any Southeast Alaskan appreciates those rainy day moments when a ray of sunshine pierces the cloud cover.We stop in our tracks to absorb the sudden… Continue reading
As law enforcement officials, we earn public confidence not just by being professional, but by evolving and working smarter. That’s why we are encouraged by… Continue reading
This shouldn’t be necessary, but apparently Republicans need a little constitutional review. So for Mitch McConnell and the rest of the partisans, let’s turn to… Continue reading
The Alaska House of Representatives made a big decision last week by clearing the decks of all non-budget-related legislation, opting to only consider fiscal items… Continue reading
Envy is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success, possessions, etc.” That perfectly characterizes the entire… Continue reading
