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What others say: Strong words

On Monday, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced an interesting choice — one with ties to Southeast Alaska…

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Letter: Good luck to Hutchings

Good luck to Hutchings Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings has made history. By running for Borough Mayor she became the first…

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Letter: Anchorage is not neutral

Anchorage is not neutral Twenty years of fish board meetings in Anchorage is not neutral to me or…

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What others say: Fix the budget mess — now

The first snows of the season have just fallen, and the Alaska Legislature will be convening in special…

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Letter: Be sure to vote Tuesday

Be sure to vote Tuesday I would like to urge everyone to vote in the run-off election on…

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Letter: Adults set the example for youth

Adults set the example for youth I believe our young ones need more to do in our communities…

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Op-ed: The Trump-McConnell detente

That was some chaotic scene in the White House Rose Garden Monday. After lunch with Senate Majority Leader…

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Voices of Alaska: Health of economy, state connected

We’re optimistic that our Alaska Legislature will be able to not only strengthen the course of criminal justice…

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Editorial: An important decision on Tuesday

Leading up to the Oct. 3 municipal election, we were impressed with the overall tenor of the campaigns…

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Op-ed: The cognitive dissonance presidency

To paraphrase Groucho Marx, President Donald Trump has a position on the Lamar Alexander/Patty Murray health care deal,…

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What others say: Keep me safe at the ball game

When Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber connect at the plate, their exit velocity — the speed…

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Op-ed: Johnny Carson > Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel deserves credit for frankness, if nothing else. In an interview over the weekend, the ABC late-night…

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Letter: Hutchings can lead, inspire

Hutchings can lead, inspire I would like to encourage my fellow residents in the Kenai Borough to vote…

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Letter: District 29, 31 Republicans endorse Pierce

District 29, 31 Republicans endorse Pierce Districts 29 and 31 of the Alaska Republican Party announce that they…

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An Outdoor View: Eating out

The other day, my wife and I were making our one-acre slice of Alaska more “fire safe” by…

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Editorial: Winter is coming

Heads up: Depending on which forecast you’re looking at, there’s a chance of snow on the central Kenai…

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What others say: Silicon Valley bears responsibility when it comes to fake news

It has been a week since Las Vegas police stormed Stephen Paddock’s hotel room at Mandalay Bay, finding…

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Op-ed: Trump head, Pence tail

If a metaphor could be used for this White House, it might be a two-sided coin with President…

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What others say: White House hesitant to act on opioid crisis

Opioid addiction has developed such a powerful grip on Americans that some scientists have blamed it for lowering…

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Why criticize Harvey Weinstein?

“Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.”…