Recycling can be likened to a mining operation. Processing costs depend on the purity of the ore — and if the costs exceed the value… Continue reading
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reportedly called his boss, President Donald Trump, a “moron,” but we are the real morons — certainly those in Washington,… Continue reading
Thanks to Fred Meyer staff for school donation On behalf of the recipient students at my two schools, I would like to express appreciation to… Continue reading
Responding to the recent Las Vegas concert shooting that killed more than 50 people and injured hundreds more, President Trump described the act as one… Continue reading
Alaska Permanent Fund dividends hit bank accounts this week, but the money has arrived with a bit less fanfare than in years past. Perhaps there’s… Continue reading
There are first responders — men and women who are heroes who bravely swarm to the rescue whenever there’s a tragic emergency — and then… Continue reading
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson resigned, how would anyone know? He has become the nation’s least influential top diplomat in recent memory. His relationship… Continue reading
Crime is on the rise. We’ve been hearing a lot from Alaskans about their cabins, cars, shops, and homes being broken into. People feel scared… Continue reading
Fall is definitely in the air — and with the cooler weather, many Kenai Peninsula residents are turning up the thermostat, plugging in a space… Continue reading
As the Legislature reconvenes at the call of Governor Walker, Alaskans must beware. Your Permanent Fund is under attack by those who would spend your… Continue reading
Downtown Fairbanks has seen a lot of improvement in the past 20 years. It’s cleaner, seems relatively safe, appears more inviting and is brighter in… Continue reading
The mind boggles at the horror of Las Vegas, where Stephen Paddock perched himself in the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay and sprayed bullets… Continue reading
Alaska needs to be able to see the natural resources within its borders developed and done so in a responsible manner. Other states likewise need… Continue reading
On August 28th Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) and 15 youth from across Alaska delivered a rulemaking petition to the Alaska Department of Environmental… Continue reading
I’ve never heard President Donald Trump sing, and that’s certainly a good thing. Day after day, he shows just how amazingly tone-deaf he is. He… Continue reading
Here’s an alarming new threat to the public’s right to know: More and more government agencies around the country are suing private citizens who request… Continue reading
Borough errs on Island Lake Road work This letter reflects a problem with the State/Peninsula’s planning for construction and maintenance of roads. An engineering error… Continue reading
In school, I liked math the least and history the most. Both can be useful in the coming debate over President Trump’s proposed tax reforms.… Continue reading
Back in April, President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. missile strike on a Syrian military airfield, punishing the regime for a chemical weapons attack. Bashar… Continue reading
If you like professional sports, a major reason — perhaps THE reason — you attend games, or watch them on TV, is that it helps… Continue reading
