We are quickly entering the election season here in Alaska. We will be electing local, state and federal officials to represent our interests. Unfortunately, most… Continue reading
A reminder to followers of Kenai Central High School football. This week is homecoming. It would be nice to see a lot of red and… Continue reading
Paul Seaton didn’t abandon the Republican Party, the party has strayed away from responsible politics. Many of us have been left out. Some of the… Continue reading
President Donald Trump is showing that it’s possible to preside over a period of peace and prosperity and still be notably unpopular. Over the past… Continue reading
Salmon hatcheries support Alaskans and feed the world When the Good Friday earthquake shook Alaska in 1964, the damage wasn’t confined to buildings and homes.… Continue reading
On Tuesday, Sept. 4 the Senate
Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to the United States Supreme Court. His confirmation… Continue reading
“They all laughed at Christopher Columbus, When he said the world was round. They all laughed when Edison recorded sound. They all laughed at Wilbur… Continue reading
There are some interesting facts to be found in a new Pew Research Center survey about Facebook. The survey results were released this month. It… Continue reading
They don’t teach history, at least American history, like they did when I attended public school. That’s why the recent hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s… Continue reading
Ballot Measure 1 is a risky way to make law. The measure is a reaction to Pebble Mine, but would affect economic development throughout Alaska.… Continue reading
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the report of my dropping out is exaggerated. Due to some unverified information, and the way that the Alaska Division of… Continue reading
As a senior and senior citizen advocate, I pay attention to political races in areas other than my local District 31. The representation by Sen.… Continue reading
The voting irregularities discovered after the primary election vote in House District 15 down in Anchorage might seem to be a distant issue of no… Continue reading
Since Robert Bork’s “borking” 30 years ago, Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for a high court nominee by a Republican president have become predictable. Democrats, who… Continue reading
The economic recovery is really beginning to reach into Trump country. The president is famous for his extravagant promises, involving, invariably, the biggest and the… Continue reading
A recent spate of complaints about crimes and abuses perpetrated or ignored by rural law enforcement officials shines a light on a serious problem in… Continue reading
If President Donald Trump hadn’t bragged at a campaign rally in Alabama that if he were an NFL owner, he would fire any “son of… Continue reading
We’ve all heard the description about the stages of deception, attributed separately to Mark Twain and Benjamin Disraeli: “There are three kinds of lies: lies,… Continue reading
You can add the name Jordan McNair to the list of college, high school and middle school players who might have needlessly died for the… Continue reading
The election for the KPB District 9-South Peninsula Assembly seat will be Tuesday, October 2. I am supporting current Assembly member Willy Dunne and I… Continue reading
