If Alexander Hamilton had been nominated for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court today, Democrats would likely oppose him. About the court, Hamilton said:… Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a three-story series about the operations of Alaska’s salmon hatcheries and their impacts in the North Pacific.… Continue reading
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visited Prince of Wales Island this past week, spending part of Thursday looking at old- and young-growth timber stands on… Continue reading
I think I’m going to lose my middle-of-the-pack status. The first mountain bike race of the Soldotna Cycle Series at Tsalteshi Trails was Thursday night,… Continue reading
Why did I reduce the PFD in 2016? Before you make up your mind on the decisions about the budget and the fiscal plan, please… Continue reading
A recent decision from the solicitor general’s office of the U.S. Department of the Interior to withdraw an Obama-era action regarding Alaska Natives placing lands… Continue reading
“Ant-Man & The Wasp” As the era of Marvel closes out its 10th year, I think film historians of the future will note this point… Continue reading
Before announcing his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy cast the tie-breaking vote in one final, consequential case. Janus v. American Federation… Continue reading
186,000 miles per second: An ode to light By Rosalind Foster, Kenai Light— Slow down! Why rush along so fast? Flutter, settle, pause, delight —… Continue reading
Alaska is facing a public health emergency due to opioid-based pain killers. Alaskans are dying and families are suffering. I joined other lawmakers to take… Continue reading
1971, Homer, Alaska In my “Other Life.” My friend Ben was like a funny big brother…only he was exactly a year younger than me! In… Continue reading
The first lady may have found her White House calling. On June 28 she returned to the border to speak with officials at a U.S.… Continue reading
There are two leading candidates for the Republican nomination: Mead Treadwel and Mike Dunleavy. Between now and August, Republicans like me will ask themselves the… Continue reading
Well, here we are again. It’s been 242 years since our founders took a huge personal chance and signed the Declaration of Independence: “We hold… Continue reading
Bob Corker, the outgoing Republican senator from Tennessee, recently compared supporters of President Trump to members of a cult. The Washington Post quoted Corker as… Continue reading
It’s a common experience. Our minds get stuck on something or other. But this one is kind of weird: I’ve been bugged of late by… Continue reading
After reading the article about property crime and auto theft increases in the Anchorage Daily News, I have come to one very important conclusion: Senate… Continue reading
Being secretive and avoiding accountability in government can lead to public distrust. It can be problematic, too. Anyone holding public office, or considering a run… Continue reading
My name is Olivia. My dad has to leave to start another business in the lower 48 and he can’t take me with him. I’m… Continue reading
Enjoy the full blooming of fireweed while basking in the midnight sun. Let the dog days of summer begin. The month of July has one… Continue reading
