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Prescription for Play: Children’s play is critical for healthy development

Some doctors are starting to write a very different kind of prescription for their young patients — a strong recommendation to “play every day.” While… Continue reading

Alaska court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

Alaska court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

The measures were challenged by Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands

Alaska court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

Letter to the Editor: Time for all of us to step up to the plate

Re, articles in Thursday’s ADN from Larry Persily and Mia Costello: They are right on, but if I could just add to the need for… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: The greatest love of all

Minister’s Message: The greatest love of all

I like Valentine’s Day. All the bright hearts, sweets, poems of love and affection, flowers, cards, etc., are fun to give and receive. Florists are… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: The greatest love of all
In this June 16, 2005 photo, Jack Coghill sits by the Tanana River in Nenana, Alaska. One of the last remaining members of the Alaska constitutional convention, former Lt. Gov. Jack Coghill died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at age 93 in North Pole. (Dan Joling | Associated Press File)

Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93

He was a political icon in the state.

In this June 16, 2005 photo, Jack Coghill sits by the Tanana River in Nenana, Alaska. One of the last remaining members of the Alaska constitutional convention, former Lt. Gov. Jack Coghill died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at age 93 in North Pole. (Dan Joling | Associated Press File)
A “listening session” was held and recorded in Cooper Landing this week as part of an organized effort to record community residents’ observations of change on the Kenai Peninsula. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge notebook: Voices of the Kenai

By JOHN MORTON I’ve had the privilege recently to hear what other residents think about changes they have witnessed in their lifetimes here on the… Continue reading

A “listening session” was held and recorded in Cooper Landing this week as part of an organized effort to record community residents’ observations of change on the Kenai Peninsula. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Letter to the Editor: Thank a teacher

It’s not really, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Or, I should say that it goes much deeper than that. It is, “If… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: ‘Yes’ on the Soldotna field house

We would like to say that we are proud supporters of the proposed Soldotna field house. What an awesome opportunity we have to add quality… Continue reading

Cathy Sandeen, UAA’s new Chancellor, photographed outside the Administration and Humanities Building.

UAA will be ready if allowed to apply for reaccreditation

From the moment I learned that the programs for initial licensure within the University of Alaska Anchorage’s School of Education did not meet accreditation requirements,… Continue reading

Cathy Sandeen, UAA’s new Chancellor, photographed outside the Administration and Humanities Building.
‘The Lost Girls of Paris’ — a thrilling tale of love, war and spies

‘The Lost Girls of Paris’ — a thrilling tale of love, war and spies

The frame was beautiful. The picture inside it was of a stranger. Who would give away that lovely piece of workmanship with a loved one’s… Continue reading

‘The Lost Girls of Paris’ — a thrilling tale of love, war and spies
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Now Playing: ‘Plastic toys meet ‘Mad Max’ in the latest ‘Lego’ sequel

I should just say up front that I thought “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” was great, and I don’t know why I’m surprised.… Continue reading

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Dunleavy budget proposal proposes to eliminate hundreds of jobs
Dunleavy budget proposal proposes to eliminate hundreds of jobs

Letter to the Editor: Dividend or social services?

Politicians have been using the promise of guaranteed dividends to in effect buy votes

Letter to the Editor: Board of Fish fails the Kenai

The nasty flip floppers have taunted Kenai Peninsula residents after giving them the hope

Letter to the Editor: A citizen call to action

We elected a governor who stood on the principles of transparency and restoring the public trust.

Letter to the Editor: Kudos for standing up to Dunleavy

We respect and admire Gary so much for his efforts to resist this assault on our state.

Letter to the Editor: Time for bipartisanship

Hypocrisy is alive and well in the Republican Party.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Voices: An honest budget — sustainable, predictable, affordable

Politicians haven’t been honest when it comes to the numbers and the seriousness of our fiscal woes

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Pioneer Potluck: About cold weather and keeping warm

Pioneer Potluck: About cold weather and keeping warm

This week’s recipes: Moist applesauce-lemon muffins, pecan puffs and German-style mac-n-cheese

Pioneer Potluck: About cold weather and keeping warm
Anne M. Jess, of The Doodle Biz of Seattle, creates a graphic representation of a U.S. Department of Energy presentation addressing earthquake damage to some mud disposal sites and sampling results from radiologic monitoring on Amchitka Island during a forum Tuesday, in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Study: No leaking radiation from Alaska island nuclear site

Three nuclear tests were conducted between 1965 and 1971 on Amchitka

Anne M. Jess, of The Doodle Biz of Seattle, creates a graphic representation of a U.S. Department of Energy presentation addressing earthquake damage to some mud disposal sites and sampling results from radiologic monitoring on Amchitka Island during a forum Tuesday, in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)