Grateful for community generosity I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks to our community for the success of the Christ Lutheran Church Annual Diaper… Continue reading
One of the real benefits of working with people in ministry is the opportunity to relate to people on a deeper level. When I entered… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau in less than two weeks, with a stack of difficult issues weighing on lawmakers: School funding, disaster rebuilding,… Continue reading
As I was driving down the highway one spring day eight years ago, I saw a shaggy, gray-black canine cruising along on the snowpack, right… Continue reading
Kahtnu Area Transit is providing affordable and reliable transportation
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a state forest on the Kenai Peninsula. Since… Continue reading
More than 35 years have ticked away since I turned my pickup left onto a North Pole road and noticed the clutch pedal remained on… Continue reading
Another Christmas in the bag. Another round of wrapped boxes deconstructed. Another season saturated in the story of a baby born in a manger all… Continue reading
Matthew Wooller couldn’t believe his ears after a California researcher rang his cellphone recently. The radiocarbon expert said a few of Wooller’s submitted fossils were… Continue reading
It’s the season of warm wishes, goodwill, families and friends. It’s a time for gifts, sharing old memories and making new memories with the new… Continue reading
I spend time with people in the final chapters of their lives. In those moments, people speak with remarkable clarity about the things that matter… Continue reading
NOAA cuts, economic headwinds and invasive species pose problems, but there was some recovery in crab stocks and salmon harvests.
After completing a court-ordered environmental study, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said no changes are needed for the 2022 sale that drew just one bid.
Soldotna needs better funding for all student sports An issue that has been addressed consistently, but never solved, is how will Soldotna learn to fund… Continue reading
A few days ago, the forces beneath Alaska rattled people within a 500-mile radius: A magnitude 7 earthquake ripped under Hubbard Glacier. The earthquake’s main… Continue reading
Regardless of how you find yourself this season, know that you’re not alone.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, now in his final year in office, has spent more time talking about Alaska’s resource potential, whether getting oil and gas and… Continue reading
A signature drive is underway for a ballot measure officially titled the United States Citizens Voter Act. Supporters say it would “clarify” that only U.S.… Continue reading
Grief doesn’t take a holiday, but it can offer you something the holidays can’t.
Brine makes life less affordable About a year after the 2024 presidential election, affordability has risen to the top of concerns in America. The average… Continue reading
