News
Coast Guard studies shipping lanes for Bering Sea routes
ANCHORAGE — More Arctic sea ice melting each summer from global warming is making it easier for ships…
News
Statoil announces it will exit Alaska offshore exploration
ANCHORAGE — A second major oil company has abandoned plans to drill in the Arctic Ocean off the…
News
Voznesenka school lease still unsigned
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Voznesenka Community Council disagree on the assessed value of Voznesenka…
Life
Take the mystery out of Thanksgiving math
Thanksgiving math actually isn’t all that hard. You just need to use a few basic equations. For example,…
Life
Cookies for beer drinkers
Although you’ll find classics like Oatmeal Cookies, Nana’s Molasses Cookies and Russian Tea Cakes in Jonathan Bender’s “Cookies…
Life
Winter Stars are poerfully sweet and spicy
“With winter stars, it’s like you’re an archaeologist on holiday, who happens to uncover beautiful spiced almonds beneath…
Life
Veterans’ day fresh in our minds
At the Cabins North Nikiski, Alaska 1986-87 Former attempts at getting the stinky barrel out of the…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: More support needed for victims of sex trafficking
Although we were disappointed earlier this year when the first lady refused to meet with our group, which…
Opinion
Op-ed: Empty threat
Here is one of the most disturbing questions of all: How do you severely punish groups of fanatics…
Opinion
What others say: Closing down schools will shut down communities
There have been and will continue to be many discussions among lawmakers and the public as to how…
Government
Review calls for changes in Alaska Department of Corrections
JUNEAU — A review of the Alaska Department of Corrections ordered by Gov. Bill Walker after several inmate…
News
Draft EIS nearly ready for Donlin, in the works for Chuitna
Mining companies involved with several important projects aren’t ready to press the button on construction just yet, but…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Bullard appointment will benefit Alaskans
Governor Bill Walker made an appointment a few weeks ago that has received little attention but that produced…
Opinion
Op-ed: Massacre in Paris
Just hours before the terrorist attacks in Paris last week, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility, “Good Morning…
Opinion
What others say: Immigration reform to wait for next president
Immigration reform from Congress will have to await the inauguration of the next president in 2017. Last week,…
Arts & Entertainment
Scouts help Humane Society.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — When a woman who works at the Central Nebraska Humane Society knows of…
News
Runaway Kenai teen located
Alaska State Troopers have located a runaway teen who has been missing from Kenai since early November. Breana…
News
Vehicle theft suspect crashes into Anchorage restaurant
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 33-year-old man is facing new charges after a chase with authorities ended with…