Body cams on animal control officers? Why not give it a try? If it proves helpful, then keep recording. If it proves problematic, then stop… Continue reading
Twenty-four million people tuned in to watch the first primetime debate among 10 Republican presidential candidates. What were they expecting, a love-in?Some conservative critics dumped… Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas — With Republicans controlling more than half the state legislatures across the country, some want to use that power to push for a… Continue reading
The annual 5-kilometer and 10-mile run along the Unity Trail between Kenai and Soldotna is organized by Kenai River Rotary Club and Tsalteshi Trails Association,… Continue reading
We’ve been here before.Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said a while ago that an Iran deal would be the health-care bill of President Barack… Continue reading
The figures are in, and they aren’t impressive. Or maybe they are for the wrong reason.By now you’ve probably heard the price tab of the… Continue reading
Donald Trump already slammed the president, the Democratic Party and his Republican rivals in the race for the White House, as well as immigrants from… Continue reading
All those who believe the Democratic presidential selection is already decided, raise your hand. Uh, not so fast, Hillary. Granted, that’s an old joke and… Continue reading
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama said: “...if somebody wants to build a coal power plant, they can. It’s just that it will… Continue reading
Recent headlines should serve as a reminder that here on the Kenai Peninsula, we live, work and play in bear country.Last week, Kenai National Wildlife… Continue reading
The nation’s premier provider of abortions doesn’t want to be known for providing abortions.Planned Parenthood, embroiled in a scandal over secret videos capturing its cavalier… Continue reading
On Jan. 5, 2001, during the final moments of Bill Clinton’s administration, the then-president announced the Roadless Area Conservation Final Rule.Known thereafter as the Roadless… Continue reading
Have you spent any time pondering the fact that those of us who offer political commentary often suffer no consequences when we’re flat-out mistaken? Probably… Continue reading
It has been eight years since the last successful omnibus energy bill became law, but that didn’t dissuade Sen. Lisa Murkowski from contributing her own… Continue reading
When music fans think of “the British Invasion” they are referring to ‘60s bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Britain today, however, faces… Continue reading
Congress has a chance this week to provide a strong boost for America’s badly deteriorating infrastructure, but only if a promising solution worked out in… Continue reading
“Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” — African proverbOn the ledger of… Continue reading
In the past, this newspaper has stated its support of the Whale Project — the effort to put a bronze whale sculpture on Juneau’s waterfront… Continue reading
WARWICK, England — When it comes to debates the Oxford Union, which bills itself as the “world’s most prestigious debating society,” remains the gold standard.… Continue reading
I think we all can agree that we wouldn’t want to be Walter Palmer right now. He’s that Minnesota dentist who’s suddenly become the object… Continue reading
