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Voices of the Peninsula: We are all victims of COVID-19
It is disturbing to hear, as a triage nurse, the many reasons cited for not getting a vaccine…
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Opinion: LGBTQ+ Alaskans deserve respect and dignity
Like every state that lacks equality, we need federal protection.
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Point of View: September is National Recovery Month
The biggest challenge when talking about recovery is the truth that one size does not fit all. In…
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Opinion: Alaska will greatly benefit from historic infrastructure bill
I was able to add many provisions to our bipartisan bill that are targeted to help Alaska.
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Alaska Voices: Whatever happened to governing our ship of state?
Like it or not, we are all in this together.
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Alaska Voices: Proposed incinerator poses serious hazard to public health
Based on the threat to public and environmental health, ADEC should revoke the permit and reject the proposed…
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Opinion: How our differences should unite us
The tribal anger emanating from the opposite poles won’t produce good governance
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Opinion: Protecting people with a disability should be a legislative priority
The question still to be answered: “Will mental health care improve?”
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Opinion: To safeguard our future, it is critical we act now to protect our fisheries
To that end, we invite Biden administration decision-makers to visit our Alaska fishing communities.
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Alaska Voices: UAA: A place for you, a place for fresh starts
UAA, with campuses in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Kenai, Homer, Kodiak and Valdez, is a valuable asset to our state.
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Alaska Voices: Help us alleviate a crisis of care
“The acuity and number of patients now exceeds our resources and our ability to staff beds …”
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Opinion: Hospital vaccine mandates make sense
lLt’s run through why some people are opposed to getting vaccinated…
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Opinion: What the pandemic taught us about crisis preparedness
History has shown that up to 25 percent of businesses that close because of disaster never reopen.
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Opinion: The state’s financial puzzle would be easier to solve without stretched numbers
Better to use all the puzzle pieces to build a more durable bridge.
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Alaska Voices: In a time of crisis, Alaskans deserve true leadership
By Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas
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Opinion: Alaska’s COVID response: Why we need legislative action
A question frequently asked: Can’t the governor just issue a new disaster declaration?
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Alaska Voices: I’m Running To Build A Better Future
We need a real PFD you can bank on with revenue to pay for it, not endless fights…
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Voices of the Peninsula: This Labor Day, give thanks to health care workers
The return to normal is not in sight at this moment.
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Letter to the Editor: For the People Act would strengthen democracy
For the People Act addresses voting rights, fair elections and campaign processes.