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Letter to the Editor: Funny River needs a boat launch

What’s Wrong With This Picture? As a member of the Funny River Community for the past 40-plus years, I have been privileged to know and… Continue reading

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Schools briefs for the week of May 6, 2019

What’s happening this week

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The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

GOP lawmaker leaves Alaska House majority over budget vote

With a full dividend, the Senate budget has a $1.2 billion hole that would still need to be filled.

The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Voices: Let’s channel that same positive spirit as we address Alaska’s fiscal situation

Alaska Voices: Let’s channel that same positive spirit as we address Alaska’s fiscal situation

Last November, we were reminded of something that offers us great hope about the future of our state. In the aftermath of the earthquake last… Continue reading

Alaska Voices: Let’s channel that same positive spirit as we address Alaska’s fiscal situation
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

Alaska lawmaker takes issue with Black History Month bill

Eastman: Passing a law saying how much politicians care about African Americans is dishonest

The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Underpasses to help wildlife move across the Sterling Highway is one way to resist changing conditions. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge notebook: A new way of thinking about climate adaptation

Last week I was in Madison, Wisconsin, at the National Adaptation Forum. This is an invigorating conference, powered by almost 1,000 passionate people who seek… Continue reading

Underpasses to help wildlife move across the Sterling Highway is one way to resist changing conditions. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Opinion: Support a strong University of Alaska

There’s been much discussion and debate about the appropriate amount of state support for the University of Alaska. As a “finance expert” with specific knowledge… Continue reading

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Troopers notified the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office it would not access to certain databases.

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

13 weekend wildfires signal kickoff to Alaska fire season

“This is really some of the driest parts of the year.”

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Alaska marijuana regulators to consider changes to onsite pot use

The board would need to get public comment on proposed changes to the rules.

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The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Senate committee advances rewrite of dividend formula

JUNEAU — The size of the check residents receive from Alaska’s oil wealth fund would be smaller next year under a Senate proposal than if… Continue reading

The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Pioneer Potluck: About my birthday and thinking I was adopted

Pioneer Potluck: About my birthday and thinking I was adopted

Recipes for spinach salad, apple streusel cobbler, halibut fingers

Pioneer Potluck: About my birthday and thinking I was adopted
Opinion: 20 years after Columbine, Alaskans must act to prevent gun violence

Opinion: 20 years after Columbine, Alaskans must act to prevent gun violence

A red flag law could address Alaska’s epidemic of gun violence.

Opinion: 20 years after Columbine, Alaskans must act to prevent gun violence
Opinion: Just say no to onsite marijuana consumption

Opinion: Just say no to onsite marijuana consumption

Using marijuana at a store is different than having a beer at the Red Dog.

Opinion: Just say no to onsite marijuana consumption

Letter to the Editor: Stay out of Alaskans’ finances

When Alaskans need advice on what to do with their money, they will seek out a financial counsellor.

Opinion: Impeachment advice from Sen. Ted Stevens

Opinion: Impeachment advice from Sen. Ted Stevens

Congress can find a bipartisan way to formerly condemn Trump.

Opinion: Impeachment advice from Sen. Ted Stevens
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Opinion: We are an Alaska Native Corporation that backs Pebble Mine. Here’s why.

Our leadership doesn’t have the luxury of making emotional decisions.

Brad Angasan (Courtesy Photo)
Opinion: Fake news has fractured public trust

Opinion: Fake news has fractured public trust

Our democracy cannot properly function on distrust.

Opinion: Fake news has fractured public trust
Best laid plans

Best laid plans

The parts of the brain associated with long-term planning are the last to mature.

Best laid plans
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

Senate panel puts full dividend in budget draft with caveat

The House’s version of the budget did not include a dividend amount.

The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)