Gov. Mike Dunleavy, now in his final year in office, has spent more time talking about Alaska’s resource potential, whether getting oil and gas and… Continue reading
A signature drive is underway for a ballot measure officially titled the United States Citizens Voter Act. Supporters say it would “clarify” that only U.S.… Continue reading
Grief doesn’t take a holiday, but it can offer you something the holidays can’t.
Brine makes life less affordable About a year after the 2024 presidential election, affordability has risen to the top of concerns in America. The average… Continue reading
I don’t ever throw away leftovers. I figure anything wrapped in petrochemical-based plastic and stored in the refrigerator will last longer than my memory, which… Continue reading
Alders, alders, everywhere. When you follow scientists in the Alaska wilderness, you’ll almost certainly get alder-snagged. In November, near Homer, alders grew considerately on Grewingk… Continue reading
Lifelong learning. That’s a worthwhile goal. Schools have been in session for several months now. Classrooms are busy places with students diligently studying and teachers… Continue reading
When our daughter was 11 and the COVID lockdown was in full swing, she, like many of the preteens and teens around her, turned to… Continue reading
Most people have seen news reports, social media posts and business charts that show a line moving up in good times, pointing down when business… Continue reading
In this quiet, peaceful time of year, with all the noisy birds flown south and all the scary bears in hillside dens, little things catch… Continue reading
From cozy cafés to fine-dining bistros, purchases made close to home sustain local jobs and services
Protecting the Kenai River dip net fishery? Responding to a letter by David Giaimo from the Nov. 21 Peninsula Clarion, I have more questions than… Continue reading
It’s November in Fairbanks, when the sun reminds you of where on the globe you’re leaving the snowy imprint of your boots. Our favorite star… Continue reading
Too many residents, business owners and politicians of Southcentral Alaska — we’re talking the state’s population center of Anchorage, the Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula —… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula holds a kind of clarity that is hard to find in most places. Between the waters of Cook Inlet, the salmon runs,… Continue reading
As a young dad, I remember teaching my toddler children to say “thank you,” gently reminding them after every gift or kindness. I wasn’t just… Continue reading
Planning for two separate projects is currently moving ahead.
