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Opinion: The last person in the room
Local news matters because local decisions matter, and someone needs to be watching when those decisions get made.
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Opinion: Gas line should pipe up and pay its own way
I don’t believe the proposed multi-multibillion-dollar Alaska North Slope gas project will be built. It’s too expensive. The…
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Opinion: The illusion of superiority
America’s military edge endures but only if it adapts to the economics and speed of AI warfare.
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New studies show benefit of managing for wild foods
In Southeast Alaska, wild foods provide a value of up to $1,691 per rural resident, on average
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LETTER: New development will overload Sooke infrastructure
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OPINION: The dwindling of Cook Inlet natural gas is real
Easily accessible gas in Cook Inlet is reaching its lowest point yet
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Opinion: The illusion of strength
Why more military spending may be making America less secure.
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Opinion: Time to stop playing games with politically rich dividend
Little kids can’t help but play with their food. Gamblers can’t stop playing with a pair of dice…
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Opinion: I just can’t bring myself to write something funny
I had started a column for this week, criticizing — in a humorous way, of course — how…
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Victory without evidence: How political necessity is sustaining a failing war
The war is not won. It is not even close.
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Opinion: SB 64: A flawed election bill Alaska shouldn’t gamble on
Senate Bill 64 passed the Alaska House on Monday after a full day of debate. It’s promoted as…
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Opinion: The cost of omission
Senator Sullivan’s letter says a lot. What it leaves out says more.
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Opinion: Alaska’s moment is here: Let’s finish the pipeline
Conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets. And yet again, Alaskans are wondering…
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Opinion: Growing the Permanent Fund is good, but it forces decisions
Spending money can be a lot of fun, while saving money can be pretty boring. Sure, you get…