Opinion
Thomas: John Kasich’s bad idea
Conservatives are supposed to be against big government and opposed to the left’s belief that problems can and…
Opinion
What others say: ‘Reckless Endangerment’ editorial was simply reckless
The editorial column “Reckless Endangerment” addressing the Syrian refugee situation which the Empire published last month, provoked a…
Life
Here’s the Thing: Growing closer while far away
Aloha! Coming back from vacation is like snapping out of a dream. Ever since we landed back in…
Life
Learning for Life: Healthier holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of joyous celebrations and time with loved ones. However,…
Life
Thanksgiving
Like many of you, I have long railed against our gradual decline into an ungrateful people, especially late…
News
Seeking deals, Kenai Peninsula residents shop early on Black Friday
It’s the post-Thanksgiving holiday when budget lines fade from red to black as shoppers flock bright and early…
News
Digital atlas boosts push for Alaska Native place names
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — During a recent walk along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Dena’ina historian Aaron Leggett pointed…
News
About 40 soldiers returning to Alaska after deployment
Alaska (AP) — Some Alaska soldiers are coming home after a nine-month deployment to Kuwait. The U.S. Army…
News
‘This Book is Gay’ means controversy for Wasilla Library
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Wasilla Library may have to take U.K. author James Dawson’s “This Book is…
News
Trump called out for appearing to mock disability
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump denied Thursday that he mocked a reporter with a disability in a South…
Opinion
What others say: Refugees deserve a place in the United States
In the nine days since Paris was hit by Islamic terrorists who killed more than 130 people and…
Life
Voices of Faith: Steady hands and a full cup
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” You’ve heard this well known quote many times but…
Life
Alaska orgs work to encourage #GivingTuesday
Several Alaska nonprofit organizations are participating in a global day of giving celebrated by the hashtag #GivingTuesday. The…
Life
Refuge Notebook: In honor of turkeys
Did you know that you were not alone yesterday in eating turkey? According to the National Turkey Federation,…
Life
An outdoor view: On being thankful
Something I’m very thankful for is that I wasn’t present for what’s now called the “first Thanksgiving.” In…
Life
Deer here: Pennsylvania game commission to steer hunters to prime spots
FISHER, Pa. — Yo, hunters! Deer here. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is giving hunters an assist this year,…
News
Costco: FDA tests point toward E. coli in salad vegetables
SEATTLE — Testing has pointed toward a vegetable mix from a California food wholesaler as the source of…
News
Soldotna man dies after saving wife from fire
Updated at 4:50 p.m.: It is unknown why 90-year-old John Kelsch, who died in his home on Rainbow Drive…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘Mockingjay part 2’
“Mockingjay Pt. 2” Lionsgate Pictures 2 hour, 17 minutes I love it when a series ends stronger than…
News
Oil companies lose trans-Alaska pipeline case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency has barred the oil company owners of the trans-Alaska pipeline from…