Editorial

What others say: FBI credibility takes a hit

The news that the FBI fired Peter Strzok broke recently, and with that, we can begin to see big-picture truth take shape about the bureau’s… Continue reading

What others say: Young voters may take the reins this year

Following the horror and chaos of the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, young people across the nation saw something they didn’t expect. They… Continue reading

What others say: Arctic defense is a must for America

Passage of the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act earlier this month came with much fanfare by Alaska’s two U.S. senators, especially over the bill’s… Continue reading

Political sign enforcement justified

Understanding the wisdom of a recent Department of Transportation enforcement action removing illegal campaign signs from road rights of way is as easy as taking… Continue reading

What others say: One step forward, two steps back on North Korea denuclearization

The U.S. and North Korea are again publicly disagreeing about progress toward the North’s denuclearization, and that’s no surprise. This was likely to happen once… Continue reading

What others say: Mourn the lost, but then do something about climate change accelerating fires

The devastating Carr fire in Northern California continues to ravage the countryside, nearing — if not already surpassing — 100,000 acres, destroying at least 874… Continue reading

What others say: Avoid shortcuts to drilling ANWR

The administration of President Donald Trump is moving quickly on lease sales in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge now that the… Continue reading

What others say: Flawed opinion on lands withdrawn

A recent decision from the solicitor general’s office of the U.S. Department of the Interior to withdraw an Obama-era action regarding Alaska Natives placing lands… Continue reading

On second border visit, first lady shows strengths

The first lady may have found her White House calling. On June 28 she returned to the border to speak with officials at a U.S.… Continue reading

Turning the tide of property crime requires all-hands effort

Anchorage residents have been increasingly certain that property crime in Alaska’s largest city is out of control. Now we have the numbers showing it’s true.… Continue reading

What others say: Impact of Supreme Court decision on taxes yet to be seen

Let’s juxtapose some Eugene O’Neill and George Harrison — “The Taxman Cometh,” and we’re not talking about April 15. A decision by the U.S. Supreme… Continue reading

What others say: Parkland students evoke action of 50 years ago

Music is healing. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas Senior High School put that theory on display Sunday night in New York with their stirring performance… Continue reading

What others say: Like all things, video games in moderation

The World Health Organization has a lot on its plate these days. Ebola’s made a comeback in central Africa. There are still parts of the… Continue reading