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In this photo taken April 9, 1989 photo, a local fisherman inspects a dead California gray whale on the northern shore of Latouche Island, Alaska. The whale was found in the oil-contaminated waters of Prince William Sound. (John Gaps III | Associated Press File)

Opinion: Thirty years since the Exxon Valdez spill and our current ship of state

Governor’s budget is creating a hazardous fiscal reef.

In this photo taken April 9, 1989 photo, a local fisherman inspects a dead California gray whale on the northern shore of Latouche Island, Alaska. The whale was found in the oil-contaminated waters of Prince William Sound. (John Gaps III | Associated Press File)
Schools briefs for the week of April 1-7, 2019
Schools briefs for the week of April 1-7, 2019
In this Feb. 15, 2018 file photo, Judith Enck, center, former regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency addresses those gathered at a protest against President Trump’s plan to expand offshore drilling for oil and gas in Albany, N.Y. A U.S. judge in Alaska says President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he reversed a ban on offshore drilling in vast parts of the Arctic Ocean and dozens of canyons in the Atlantic Ocean. Judge Sharon Gleason in a ruling late Friday, March 29, 2019 threw out Trump‚Äôs executive order that overturned the ban implemented by President Barack Obama.(AP Photo/David Klepper, File)

Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

The wording of President Obama’s withdrawals indicates that he intended them to extend indefinitely

In this Feb. 15, 2018 file photo, Judith Enck, center, former regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency addresses those gathered at a protest against President Trump’s plan to expand offshore drilling for oil and gas in Albany, N.Y. A U.S. judge in Alaska says President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he reversed a ban on offshore drilling in vast parts of the Arctic Ocean and dozens of canyons in the Atlantic Ocean. Judge Sharon Gleason in a ruling late Friday, March 29, 2019 threw out Trump‚Äôs executive order that overturned the ban implemented by President Barack Obama.(AP Photo/David Klepper, File)
In this Sept. 23, 2013, file photo, a driver passes a small boat harbor in King Cove, Alaska. A federal court judge says Trump administration plans for a road through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska violates federal law. The order Friday, March 29, 2019 by U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason halts plans for a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge near the tip of the Alaska Peninsula. The refuge encompasses internationally recognized habitat for migrating waterfowl. (James Brooks/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP, File)

Judge rejects Trump plan for road in Alaska wildlife refuge

Zinke was required to acknowledge that the road was a reversal of previous policy

In this Sept. 23, 2013, file photo, a driver passes a small boat harbor in King Cove, Alaska. A federal court judge says Trump administration plans for a road through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska violates federal law. The order Friday, March 29, 2019 by U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason halts plans for a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge near the tip of the Alaska Peninsula. The refuge encompasses internationally recognized habitat for migrating waterfowl. (James Brooks/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP, File)
Minister’s Message: The true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day

Minister’s Message: The true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick was born in Britain during the fourth century

Minister’s Message: The true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day
Former Congressman John Dingell Jr., who passed away last month, with Regional Director Tom Melius and John Hartig, former manager of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, in 2017 (Photo by USFWS).

Refuge Notebook: The passing of a conservation hero

Last month, John D. Dingell Jr. passed away. He represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1955 through the next 60 years, making… Continue reading

Former Congressman John Dingell Jr., who passed away last month, with Regional Director Tom Melius and John Hartig, former manager of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, in 2017 (Photo by USFWS).
2018 Parmount Pictures

Taking robots beyond Transformers

‘Bumblebee’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ take different tacks on a sci-fi trope

2018 Parmount Pictures
Bookworm Sez: ‘Wolf Pack’ offers a scenic thrill ride

Bookworm Sez: ‘Wolf Pack’ offers a scenic thrill ride

The Wolf Pack was getting nervous…

Bookworm Sez: ‘Wolf Pack’ offers a scenic thrill ride
Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy to pick new judge from council nominees

His announcement followed a meeting Tuesday with Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bryan Schroder, Alaska’s U.S. Attorney announces that several members of a white supremacist gang operating in Alaska prisons or shipped to facilities in Colorado and Arizona, have been charged in a racketing enterprise in Anchorage, Alaska, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Members who sport Nazi tattoos face racketeering charges including murder, kidnapping, assault, and distribution of narcotics and firearms. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

White supremacist gang members face federal charges

‘If you see those kind of severe tattoos … then maybe you want to let local law enforcement know’

Bryan Schroder, Alaska’s U.S. Attorney announces that several members of a white supremacist gang operating in Alaska prisons or shipped to facilities in Colorado and Arizona, have been charged in a racketing enterprise in Anchorage, Alaska, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Members who sport Nazi tattoos face racketeering charges including murder, kidnapping, assault, and distribution of narcotics and firearms. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
About Estes Park, Bernie and bikinis

About Estes Park, Bernie and bikinis

Oxtail soup, long-branch potatoes, chocolate peanut butter sheet cake, banana split dessert

About Estes Park, Bernie and bikinis
The Supreme Court building is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. The Supreme Court is returning to arguments over whether the political task of redistricting can be overly partisan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, court rules

“We reverse the decision below and wish Sturgeon good hunting”

The Supreme Court building is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. The Supreme Court is returning to arguments over whether the political task of redistricting can be overly partisan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy meets with chief justice on judicial nominees

“We concur that we have to pick from the list. The question is, is there a way to broaden that list …”

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Letter to the Editor: Dunleavy’s budget prioritizes profit over people

There is a popular saying in politics; “Don’t tell me what your priorities are. Show me your budget and I will tell you what your… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: Sending prisoners Outside is bad for communities

“Those of you who want to do prison ministry can go do it in Arizona” was the comment from the first speaker at the recent… Continue reading

Chief justice defends judicial nominating process

The governor said there were qualified applicants “inexplicably” not nominated

Groups: EPA has dragged heels on oil dispersant rules

“We depend on feeding our families from the ocean.”

In this Aug. 17, 2018 photo, family and friends who have lost loved ones to OxyContin and opioid overdoses leave pill bottles in protest outside the headquarters of Purdue Pharma, which is owned by the Sackler family, in Stamford, Connecticut. (Jessica Hill | Associated Press File)

Opinion: Solving the opioid epidemic starts with cracking down on fentanyl

It’s a problem we can solve with smart and proactive policy choices.

In this Aug. 17, 2018 photo, family and friends who have lost loved ones to OxyContin and opioid overdoses leave pill bottles in protest outside the headquarters of Purdue Pharma, which is owned by the Sackler family, in Stamford, Connecticut. (Jessica Hill | Associated Press File)
Maggie Winston graduated from Kenai River Campus in 2013 with an Associate of Arts in general studies and in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate our students

Weekly portraits of Kenai Peninsula College students

Maggie Winston graduated from Kenai River Campus in 2013 with an Associate of Arts in general studies and in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. (Courtesy photo)
The spring thaw floods a street in Soldotna, Alaska, in March 2019. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Unhinged Alaska: Break up, let’s don’t rush it

I should have never asked for his help in hauling off some yard debris

The spring thaw floods a street in Soldotna, Alaska, in March 2019. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)