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University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Voices: Regardless of our structure, UA is committed to students

Even if Board of Regents decides to maintain three separate universities, they will need to change.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska marijuana grower Dane Wyrick poses for photos at his Danish Gardens cultivation and retail location in Anchorage, Alaska, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Wyrick said the future of his business is hazy, in part because of the tax the state of Alaska places on cultivators, which bear the burden of the taxation in the market. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Alaska’s licensed marijuana growers cite tax concerns

Statewide total amount of late taxes due, with accruing penalties and interest, is about $1 million.

Alaska marijuana grower Dane Wyrick poses for photos at his Danish Gardens cultivation and retail location in Anchorage, Alaska, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Wyrick said the future of his business is hazy, in part because of the tax the state of Alaska places on cultivators, which bear the burden of the taxation in the market. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Pioneer Potluck: About the abundance of berries this year

Pioneer Potluck: About the abundance of berries this year

When we arrived in Alaska in 1967, one of the main summer occupations was picking wild berries.

Pioneer Potluck: About the abundance of berries this year
In this undated file photo showing the 800-mile Trans-Alaska pipeline that feeds 950,000 barrels of oil a day to the West Coast snakes it way across the tundra north of Fairbanks, Alaska. BP, a major player on Alaska’s North Slope for decades, is selling all of its assets in the state, the company announced Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Hilcorp Alaska is purchasing BP interests in both the Prudhoe Bay oil field and the trans-Alaska pipeline for $5.6 billion, BP announced in a release. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

BP to shed Alaska assets, sell to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

The sale comes as BP attempts to divest $10 billion in assets by 2020.

In this undated file photo showing the 800-mile Trans-Alaska pipeline that feeds 950,000 barrels of oil a day to the West Coast snakes it way across the tundra north of Fairbanks, Alaska. BP, a major player on Alaska’s North Slope for decades, is selling all of its assets in the state, the company announced Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Hilcorp Alaska is purchasing BP interests in both the Prudhoe Bay oil field and the trans-Alaska pipeline for $5.6 billion, BP announced in a release. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)
Boise State’s Allie Ostrander competes in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final June 30 at the Prefontaine Classic at Stanford University in California. (Photo taken by Cortney White)

Ostrander names MW Female Scholar-Athlete of Year

Soldotna runner Allie Ostrander was named Mountain West Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Tuesday in a press release from the conference. The scholar-athlete award honors… Continue reading

Boise State’s Allie Ostrander competes in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final June 30 at the Prefontaine Classic at Stanford University in California. (Photo taken by Cortney White)
This July 2019 photo provided by Peter Westley shows a carcass of chum salmon lying along the shore of the Koyukuk River near Huslia, Alaska. Alaska scientists and fisheries managers are investigating the deaths of salmon that may be tied to the state’s unusually hot, dry summer. July was the hottest month ever recorded in Alaska. (Peter Westley, University of Alaska Fairbanks via AP)

Alaska salmon deaths blamed on record warm temperatures

Climate models have for years forecast unhealthy Alaska river temperatures for salmon.

This July 2019 photo provided by Peter Westley shows a carcass of chum salmon lying along the shore of the Koyukuk River near Huslia, Alaska. Alaska scientists and fisheries managers are investigating the deaths of salmon that may be tied to the state’s unusually hot, dry summer. July was the hottest month ever recorded in Alaska. (Peter Westley, University of Alaska Fairbanks via AP)
Bethune, Aldridge win Tri Nikiski

Bethune, Aldridge win Tri Nikiski

Michael Bethune and Morgan Aldridge came away winners Saturday morning at the second annual Tri Nikiski triathlon at the Nikiski Recreation Center. The event features… Continue reading

Bethune, Aldridge win Tri Nikiski
CIA soccer falls to Birchwood

CIA soccer falls to Birchwood

The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team fell in a 1-0 loss to Birchwood Christian on Saturday in Chugiak. The Eagles lost one day after… Continue reading

CIA soccer falls to Birchwood
Cars must stop when a school bus flashes its red lights, and remain stopped until the lights are turned off. (Courtesy photo)

School Briefs for the week of Aug. 25, 2019

What’s happening this week

Cars must stop when a school bus flashes its red lights, and remain stopped until the lights are turned off. (Courtesy photo)

Funny River community says ‘no’ to a boat launch

The Kenai River is the lifeline of this community.

A time for beginnings

A time for beginnings

If you haven’t had a new beginning with Jesus Christ, now is a good time to get started.

A time for beginnings
Police seized more than 2,700 marijuana plants from a Mission home last week. / Black Press File Photo

Dunleavy bringing back member of marijuana board

Bruce Schulte was booted in 2016 by then-Gov. Bill Walker.

Police seized more than 2,700 marijuana plants from a Mission home last week. / Black Press File Photo
Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula

Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula

I’ve been saying “Wow” a lot lately. A week ago, on Aug. 13, 48 lightning discharges occurred within 300 miles of the North Pole! The… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula
Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg

Remembering the good old days

About a little history of Alaska during the oil boom of the 1960s

Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg
It is what it is: Painting, interrupted

It is what it is: Painting, interrupted

With more than two months since I started this project, what’s taking me so long?

It is what it is: Painting, interrupted
CIA soccer opens fall season with draw

CIA soccer opens fall season with draw

The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team opened its fall season by playing to a scoreless draw Saturday against Our Lady of the Valley in… Continue reading

CIA soccer opens fall season with draw
Alaska Voices: Alaskans deserve a budget that reflects our values

Alaska Voices: Alaskans deserve a budget that reflects our values

It’s important to step back and look at what government is and what it does.

Alaska Voices: Alaskans deserve a budget that reflects our values
Homer opens XC season in Kodiak

Homer opens XC season in Kodiak

The Homer Mariners got in their first cross-country meet of the season Saturday at Fort Abercrombie in Kodiak, competing against the Kodiak Bears. Kodiak swept… Continue reading

Homer opens XC season in Kodiak

In memory of Jean Brockel — fireball in the best way

It was several years before I had another teacher who approached the passion of Miss Bardelli.

The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from the East Fork Moose River bridge on Thursday, June 27, 2019. (Photo courtesy Robert Kuiper)

Alaska’s summer 2019 fire season was one for the record books

110 Lower 48 crews and personnel from 46 states, Puerto Rico and Canada fought Alaska wildfires.

The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from the East Fork Moose River bridge on Thursday, June 27, 2019. (Photo courtesy Robert Kuiper)