Alaska elections always seem to yield some intriguing results, and last Tuesday’s ballot results are no exception.Part of the intrigue lies in the potential for… Continue reading
While we have yet to see heavy snowfall here on the central Kenai Peninsula, there has been some in higher elevations, and winter recreation enthusiasts… Continue reading
DENVER — Oregon, Alaska and Washington, D.C., voted to legalize recreational marijuana Tuesday. The drug is already legal for people 21 and older in Colorado… Continue reading
Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL.) is thinking seriously about running for president in 2016, according to his son, George P. Bush.According to Commentary magazine, Jeb Bush… Continue reading
Americans are spoiled when it comes to space travel. We beat the Soviet Union (now Russia) to the moon. We’ve sent unmanned crafts to Mars.… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — With sweeping victories that exceeded their own sky-high expectations, the GOP has dealt President Barack Obama and Democrats the most devastating electoral defeat… Continue reading
I’m about to be perhaps the one millionth news type to comment on the passing of Washington Post legend Ben Bradlee. I’ll be one of… Continue reading
Those who have committed war crimes or who are suspected of committing them must answer for them.War criminals kill innocent people for various reasons, whether… Continue reading
Never before have so many people watched an expressionless woman in a nondescript outfit traipse through New York City. Millions of people viewed a viral… Continue reading
A month after the first case of Ebola was diagnosed in this country, the Centers for Disease Control on Monday announced yet another policy for… Continue reading
As the city’s Tax-Exempt Review Committee considers altering Juneau’s sales tax, it’s important that the committee suggests a plan that will balance the books for… Continue reading
Once again we have senator Murkowski talking as though she actually knows about the subject she is addressing. Has she actually had cancer, or other… Continue reading
Putting aside the millions of dollars being spent on the campaigns, the U.S. Senate race comes down to two questions: Which candidate is best for… Continue reading
Voting “Yes” on Ballot Measure 4 will do nothing more than require large-scale mines to meet the same standard that has applied to oil and… Continue reading
1. With the recent drop in oil process, the Legislature will face some tough decisions in 2015. What will be your top priorities for funding?… Continue reading
What an incredible feeling! I walked into Safeway and an employee looked at me and asked, “Are you Eric?” I answered, “Yeah...?” She grinned big… Continue reading
District O Friends and Neighbors:I was raised to generously give my time and resources back to my community. I served honorably as Soldotna’s Mayor and… Continue reading
Peninsula residents beware: Ghosts and goblins will be in out abundance this evening.In their mad rush to get as much trick-or-treat booty as possible, many… Continue reading
“Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.” — Jesse JacksonThe issues facing Alaska over the coming years… Continue reading
I am continually asked about several issues. Here are my thoughts about three of them:Gas LineAfter being involved with the gas line issue for 13… Continue reading
