Unsurprisingly for the former host of “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump has given us every variety of firing. There have been necessary firings (at three weeks,… Continue reading
“This schedule is a necessary step forward for the AK LNG project and provides a clear trajectory for Alaskans’ efforts to commercialize our massive reserves… Continue reading
No sooner had we recovered from our swoon over the announcement that the Board of Fisheries would meet on the central Kenai Peninsula for the… Continue reading
Each American farmer feeds more than 144 people — a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. Quite simply, American agriculture is doing more… Continue reading
As federal trade policy shifts and wobbles toward a somewhat uncertain endgame, one thing remains crystal clear: Today’s smart trade pacts have unquestionably benefited this… Continue reading
Let’s talk about how to make schools safe A great big thank you to Erin Thompson and Michael Armstrong and the Clarion for their very… Continue reading
Since the beginning of recorded history there have been end of the world predictions. In recent years we have had radio preachers, politicians and scientists… Continue reading
Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
pay for education and health care, among other things. The state Legislature is discussing enshrining the dividend in the Alaska Constitution.… Continue reading
Next year on Mars. Well, not quite, but entrepreneur Elon Musk told the tech confab South by Southwest that the interplanetary spaceship he’s building will… Continue reading
The Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers recently hosted a group of servicemen and women from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson BOSS Program (Better Opportunities for Single Servicemen) at… Continue reading
From the White House to the steps of the Alaska State Capitol, the need to maintain and improve our roads, buildings, and other critical infrastructure… Continue reading
Government secrecy often breeds
corruption within and mistrust from the public. But of course, this is America, and we have laws protecting our right to… Continue reading
Wednesday, students in schools
around Lane County joined others across the country in a peaceful protest to demand action to end gun violence. The protest… Continue reading
It looks like no amount of ridicule is going to dissuade President Donald Trump from holding his parade on Veterans Day. At least he’s decided… Continue reading
As the President and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, I was pleased with the recent passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act… Continue reading
The internet has been a tremendous force for good in the world, creating untold opportunities to connect, communicate, learn, create and make a living. But… Continue reading
President Trump’s critics, who include many establishment Republicans, are finding themselves left with few issues given the president’s recent string of successes. How difficult it… Continue reading
Partisan politics is already in high gear for 2018, with both Democrats and Republicans taking action to enforce political purity tests on their members and… Continue reading
There’s already a trade war, and it’s being waged by Beijing. China’s ascension to the World Trade Organization nearly 20 years ago has failed in… Continue reading
Nothing like an Iditarod dog. It’s an athlete with the desire to train, compete, perform at peak and accept its reward. And it likes to… Continue reading
