Future economic development in Alaska relies on outside customers – Alaska’s resources are so vast that their market is worldwide. We should celebrate being an… Continue reading
The presence of illegal drugs in the Ketchikan area isn’t just a local issue — most of these substances are manufactured elsewhere and transported here… Continue reading
Stormy Daniels could have stepped right out of the 1990s. She would have been a natural in a Bill Clinton scandal, and, in fact, all… Continue reading
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether pro-life pregnancy help centers in California should be required to post notices informing women of… Continue reading
The belief that good government flourishes when it is well-supervised by citizens has been deeply held in this country since its founding. As firmly entrenched… Continue reading
Citing “false” and “misleading” public statements by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting Director Thomas Homan, the agency’s San… Continue reading
For too long, there has been an awkwardness in the way Alaskans talk about climate change and resource development in the same conversation. But there… Continue reading
“‘Cheer up,’ they said. ‘Things could be worse.’ So I did, and sure enough, they were.” It’s a favorite expression of mine, and also dismal… Continue reading
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
