News
Fish and Game optimistic about 2019 sockeye run
After a poor sockeye return last summer, Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game is slightly more optimistic about…
Life
Monthly Musings: January, the month of earth and air
January is considered the coldest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This move is all about…
Life
Recycling Bin: Sorting is the key
The key to recycling is sorting: Separating recyclables and putting in an assigned bin.
Life
Life in the Pedestrian Lane: And so it begins
Whew! It’s January 6: Twelfth Night; the traditional and official end of the Christmas season for most of…
News
National Guard reaches out to high school and college graduates with pilot training and student loan debt repayment
The Alaska Army National Guard has rolled out a new recruitment program for aspiring helicopter pilots. The program,…
News
Alaska governor seeks disaster declaration after earthquake
JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government following the…
Opinion
Rich Lowry: The irrational allergy to the wall
It’s a wonder that Democrats haven’t staked out a negotiating position demanding the destruction of already-existing barriers along…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Gov. Dunleavy leaves Alaskans in a ditch
When our new governor took down the “Climate Action for Alaska” webpage as one of the first acts…
News
Report: Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700M
ANCHORAGE (AP) — The effects of climate change could cost Alaska hundreds of millions of dollars per year…
News
Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit
JUNEAU — A state court judge has dismissed a challenge to former Gov. Bill Walker’s plan to use…
News
Department of Public Safety releases statistics on holiday enforcement campaign
The Alaska Department of Public Safety has released its annual report on the holiday high-visibility enforcement efforts by…
News
Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications
ANCHORAGE — Alaska revenue officials shut down online applications for annual oil wealth checks after personal information of…
Opinion
Cal Thomas: Decision time on Brexit
LONDON — To Brexit, or not to Brexit, that is the question (apologies to Shakespeare). The answer to…
Arts & Entertainment
Panta Rhei photo exhibition at Kenai Fine Arts Center starts Thursday
The Kenai Fine Arts Center is kicking off the new year with a photography show that features the…
Arts & Entertainment
Reading, writing and drinking — ‘A Sidecar Named Desire’ offers the perfect trio
The holiday season started with a cup of cheer.
Arts & Entertainment
Netflix brings cinema to streaming with dark, blood-soaked ‘The Night Comes for Us’
It’s true that there are a slew of movies new in theaters that are probably worth watching, but…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Trump between Iraq and a hard place
As we hopefully shout “Happy New Year!” let’s hand it to President Donald Trump. There he was, the…
News
In 2019, Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched
JUNEAU — Mike Dunleavy is heading into his first legislative session as Alaska’s governor, faced with trying to…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About today and 5 years ago
The following article was written five years ago!! It is nice to read what has happened and the…