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Minister’s Message: Create in me a clean heart, O God

Youth are highly valued and loved by God.

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Opinion: We’re living in an inverted version of ‘The Lottery’

Opinion: We’re living in an inverted version of ‘The Lottery’

When I venture out needlessly, I throw viral stones at you.

Opinion: We’re living in an inverted version of ‘The Lottery’
Point of View: Parents — You are essential workers

Point of View: Parents — You are essential workers

Parenting is always a full-time job, and under typical circumstances can be challenging.

Point of View: Parents — You are essential workers

Alaska Voices: Rags or riches?

The often-stated premise, “easy come, easy go” applies to Alaska’s budgetary history in spades.

One of the kits used to collect samples that are tested for COVID-19 is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)                                One of the kits used to collect samples that are tested for COVID-19 is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Alaska Voices: Dunleavy is no friend to health care

The profound effects of underfunding Alaska’s health care system are just now coming to light.

One of the kits used to collect samples that are tested for COVID-19 is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)                                One of the kits used to collect samples that are tested for COVID-19 is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
The Homer News offices at 3482 Landings Street, as seen on March 17, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Homer News, Peninsula Clarion and Juneau Empire win awards

A Facebook live announcement was held and the results released on April 18.

The Homer News offices at 3482 Landings Street, as seen on March 17, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Photo courtesy Office of the Governor                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an April 14 press conference in Anchorage.

Questions raised over process proposed to disburse aid funds

Dunleavy has asked the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to review his plan to distribute funds

Photo courtesy Office of the Governor                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an April 14 press conference in Anchorage.
Church of the Rock Homer Pastor Aaron Weisser, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy Aaron Weisser)

Point of View: Opportunities for kindness and caring have never been as ripe

It has been truly amazing to see so many people from our community rally to support each other.

Church of the Rock Homer Pastor Aaron Weisser, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy Aaron Weisser)
Charles Rex Arbogast / associated press                                 Petroleum storage tanks at the BP Indiana Tank Field are seen behind a security gate Tuesday in Whiting, Indiana. The world is awash in oil, there’s little demand for it and we’re running out of places to put it

Oil hits new lows as economic pain deepens

U.S. benchmark crude was trading as low as $6.50 a barrel Tuesday.

Charles Rex Arbogast / associated press                                 Petroleum storage tanks at the BP Indiana Tank Field are seen behind a security gate Tuesday in Whiting, Indiana. The world is awash in oil, there’s little demand for it and we’re running out of places to put it
Opinion: Now’s the time for nondiscrimination

Opinion: Now’s the time for nondiscrimination

I believe all businesses should make clear that discrimination is wrong.

Opinion: Now’s the time for nondiscrimination
Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Lessons of social isolation

We went from learning to wash our hands to eye-measuring 6 feet for social distancing.

Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Opinion: The experts Dunleavy ignored

Dunleavy has handled the pandemic admirably, but the financial crisis is a different story.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Trevor Storrs is the President/CEO of the Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT). (Courtesy photo)

Alaska Voices: Together we can prevent child abuse

All the safe havens, like school and after-school programs, are no longer accessible to children.

Trevor Storrs is the President/CEO of the Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT). (Courtesy photo)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Building community, contribution and care in the time of COVID-19

I am proud to be a part of a university system that serves our communities and our state.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska Marine Highway System employee opens the vehicle gate after the Tazlina arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: To thrive, marine highway needs a cohesive strategy

What ideas can we bring to the table to meet these needs in the context of our fiscal reality?

The Alaska Marine Highway System employee opens the vehicle gate after the Tazlina arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A mural depicting Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as as “Joe Exotic,” in Dallas, Friday, April 10, 2020. The Netflix series “Tiger King,” has become popular watching during the COVID-19 outbreak. Maldonado-Passage was convicted in an unsuccessful murder-for-hire plot. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Tangled Up in Blue: Tangled Up in Dough

My coronavirus isolation started off strong. I was donning business casual for all my Zoom meetings and doing at least 20 pushups daily. I even… Continue reading

A mural depicting Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as as “Joe Exotic,” in Dallas, Friday, April 10, 2020. The Netflix series “Tiger King,” has become popular watching during the COVID-19 outbreak. Maldonado-Passage was convicted in an unsuccessful murder-for-hire plot. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Swan Lake Fire trails update

Swan Lake Fire trails update

Last fall the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge was forced to close eight trails due to Swan Lake Fire activity. Through the fall, all eight trails… Continue reading

Swan Lake Fire trails update
Kenai Superior Court Judge Jennifer Wells

Voices of the Peninsula: Pilot project for electronic filing enables courts to serve Alaskans during pandemic

Many emergency and priority court proceedings cannot wait until the pandemic is over

Kenai Superior Court Judge Jennifer Wells
Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Bristol Bay is focused on local health and safety — not mine permitting

Bristol Bay knows all too well the devastating impacts of a pandemic.

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Dave Reaves (courtesy photo)

Alaska Voices: Skilled Alaskan workers deserve our thanks

No matter what we are doing, this pandemic has proven how heavily we rely on technology, utilities.

Dave Reaves (courtesy photo)