Alaskans are fond of reminding outsiders that “Alaska is different.” Our vast geography, strategic location, diverse communities, abundant natural resources and relative youth compared to… 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
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
It never pays for public officials to appear to be living high on the hog. Well, almost never. At least that’s the advice we should… Continue reading
The reason I am running for governor is simple: I love Alaska. I know Alaska’s potential is enormous. Our resources, coupled with our geographical location… Continue reading
Larry Nassar had a day of reckoning last week for his years of molesting young gymnasts and other athletes, and he will spend the rest… Continue reading
The Democrats blinked, but they still have their eye on a bigger prize. Meanwhile, DREAMers have to keep on dreaming. Based on Senate President Mitch… Continue reading
If we don’t like what is happening in Washington — and few do — the blame must be placed squarely where it belongs. It is… Continue reading
It appears the residents of King Cove will finally have a road built through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to connect their city to the all-weather… Continue reading
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our Congressional Delegation Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young. They delivered the ultimate… Continue reading
It’s been 12 weeks and counting, and Puerto Rico still flounders in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, left to beg for federal help. The politics… Continue reading
Hillary Clinton was supposed to break the glass ceiling, which she said has kept a woman from becoming president, but the Heritage Foundation, a conservative… Continue reading
Dear Santa, We have been good this year (well, most of us) and think we are deserving of everything below. You’re a busy man —… Continue reading
It is disturbing to see the recent
sexual assault-related cases in the Ketchikan court system. In one case, a minor reports she woke up to… Continue reading
In September 1862, a group of Chicago ministers sent a “memorial” (or long letter) to President Abraham Lincoln in which they made a theological argument… Continue reading
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