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Minister’s Message: Expiration date — made for eternity

Minister’s Message: Expiration date — made for eternity

Remember when you never needed to look at the expiration date on milk to know that it was bad? Opening it up and taking one… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: Expiration date — made for eternity
A photo submitted to iNaturalist showing a female Lycia rachelae on April 7, 2016. This is one of only a few species of moths where the female is flightless. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS).

Refuge notebook: Connecting the dots on your next hike

As experts continue to learn more about our environment and flood the world with facts, figures, predictions and management directions, it can be a little… Continue reading

A photo submitted to iNaturalist showing a female Lycia rachelae on April 7, 2016. This is one of only a few species of moths where the female is flightless. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS).
Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy not planning marijuana board repeal this session

The decision was based session time left and Dunleavy’s focus on other legislative priorities.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Pioneer Potluck: The continued story about Ben’s boat and clam digging

Pioneer Potluck: The continued story about Ben’s boat and clam digging

This week’s recipes: green chili chicken noodle soup, chicken Kiev, cinnamon rolls

Pioneer Potluck: The continued story about Ben’s boat and clam digging
Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna Joint Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

The wishful thinking of ballot measures

Let’s look back at a similar path that led nowhere.

Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna Joint Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Gov. Dunleavy is facing resistance to pieces of his agenda.

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks
Opinion: University of Alaska struggles to deliver education efficiently

Opinion: University of Alaska struggles to deliver education efficiently

Management decisions must promote collaboration, not rivalry.

Opinion: University of Alaska struggles to deliver education efficiently
Opinion: Doing nuclear energy right requires global paradigm shift

Opinion: Doing nuclear energy right requires global paradigm shift

Earth must be treated as a home for all, not a resource for rich, powerful nations.

Opinion: Doing nuclear energy right requires global paradigm shift
Opinion: Creative solutions to Gov. Dunleavy’s bold vision for Alaska

Opinion: Creative solutions to Gov. Dunleavy’s bold vision for Alaska

Get on the bandwagon before it’s too late.

Opinion: Creative solutions to Gov. Dunleavy’s bold vision for Alaska
Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

What’s happening this week

Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

Sexual assault survivors deserve real change

It’s clear that we need concrete policy solutions — not symbolic gestures

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska

Alaska stands to benefit as much as any other state.

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska
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Unhinged Alaska: The annoyances of spring

Certain testosterone-infused feral critters strut around our acreage like Wild Bill Hickok

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In this Aug. 29, 2011 file photo, the Holland America Westerdam, is shown in Juneau, Alaska. A federal judge in Miami threatened on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Opinion: Update, don’t eliminate, Alaska’s Ocean Ranger Program

How much does this program cost the typical Alaskan? The answer is nothing.

In this Aug. 29, 2011 file photo, the Holland America Westerdam, is shown in Juneau, Alaska. A federal judge in Miami threatened on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Alaska Voices: In Support of the Constitutional Amendments

Let’s constitutionally protect our right to vote on any new taxes.

Letter to the Editor: Earth and resurrection

Perhaps we can take a little time this weekend for at least an extra portion of gratitude.

Opinion: Defend education funding

Opinion: Defend education funding

K-12 and early childhood education cannot continue without sufficient, sustainable state funds.

Opinion: Defend education funding
Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection

Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection

Two men walked slowly along the dusty road to Emmaus. Heavy hearts matched heavy feet as they plodded on. Jerusalem faded in the distance but… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection
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As climate warms, state braces for invading parasites

“Things are changing really rapidly in Alaska.”

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Pilot-biologist Dom Watts flying out of Fairbanks in a Super Cub. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

The road to becoming a U.S. Fish & Wildlife pilot-biologist

I remember the first time my Uncle Larry flew down in his Cessna and picked me up at the little airport a few miles from… Continue reading

Pilot-biologist Dom Watts flying out of Fairbanks in a Super Cub. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)