They don’t teach history, at least American history, like they did when I attended public school. That’s why the recent hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s… Continue reading
Ballot Measure 1 is a risky way to make law. The measure is a reaction to Pebble Mine, but would affect economic development throughout Alaska.… Continue reading
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the report of my dropping out is exaggerated. Due to some unverified information, and the way that the Alaska Division of… Continue reading
As a senior and senior citizen advocate, I pay attention to political races in areas other than my local District 31. The representation by Sen.… Continue reading
The voting irregularities discovered after the primary election vote in House District 15 down in Anchorage might seem to be a distant issue of no… Continue reading
Since Robert Bork’s “borking” 30 years ago, Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for a high court nominee by a Republican president have become predictable. Democrats, who… Continue reading
The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team stands at 9-1 overall this season after finishing in third place at the Tri-Valley Soccer Tournament, which took… Continue reading
Everyone talks about the Ides of March, but does anyone care about the Ides of September? That would be Saturday, the 15th. Oh, sure, the… Continue reading
The economic recovery is really beginning to reach into Trump country. The president is famous for his extravagant promises, involving, invariably, the biggest and the… Continue reading
A recent spate of complaints about crimes and abuses perpetrated or ignored by rural law enforcement officials shines a light on a serious problem in… Continue reading
Florence The Name Means Flourishing Prosperity
(Perhaps It’s An Offer From God…)
by Norm Olson Fires in the west
and storms in the east
While the middle… Continue reading
Two recent decisions prove we need the Stand for Salmon Ballot Measure 1 In the lead-up to the Labor Day holiday weekend, when Alaskans were… Continue reading
If President Donald Trump hadn’t bragged at a campaign rally in Alabama that if he were an NFL owner, he would fire any “son of… Continue reading
We’ve all heard the description about the stages of deception, attributed separately to Mark Twain and Benjamin Disraeli: “There are three kinds of lies: lies,… Continue reading
This time of year, heading into the Halloween season always makes me think about my own relationship to horror movies. I remember catching bits of… Continue reading
You can add the name Jordan McNair to the list of college, high school and middle school players who might have needlessly died for the… Continue reading
The election for the KPB District 9-South Peninsula Assembly seat will be Tuesday, October 2. I am supporting current Assembly member Willy Dunne and I… Continue reading
I am writing to ask Senator Murkowski to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for Supreme Court Justice. I have several reasons. Most importantly, this is a… Continue reading
When I contemplate who to vote for, I look for signs of how each candidate moves in the world, what choices he or she has… Continue reading
One person was air-lifted from Lower Russian Lake by the Alaska Air National Guard and taken to Anchorage on Thursday. The Alaska State Troopers contacted… Continue reading
