Opinion
Editorial: Dividend time loses some of its luster
Alaska Permanent Fund dividends hit bank accounts this week, but the money has arrived with a bit less…
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Op-ed: The platitude and deflect strategy
There are first responders — men and women who are heroes who bravely swarm to the rescue whenever…
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Op-ed: Tillerson should go
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson resigned, how would anyone know? He has become the nation’s least influential…
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Voices of Alaska: Senate Bill 54 necessary for public safety
Crime is on the rise. We’ve been hearing a lot from Alaskans about their cabins, cars, shops, and…
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Editorial: Stay warm — and safe
Fall is definitely in the air — and with the cooler weather, many Kenai Peninsula residents are turning…
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Voices of Alaska: Civil war in Alaska over the dividend?
As the Legislature reconvenes at the call of Governor Walker, Alaskans must beware. Your Permanent Fund is under…
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What others say: Fairbanks seeks ideas to improve
Downtown Fairbanks has seen a lot of improvement in the past 20 years. It’s cleaner, seems relatively safe,…
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The passionate non sequiturs of the gun debate
The mind boggles at the horror of Las Vegas, where Stephen Paddock perched himself in the 32nd floor…
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What others say: State should keep standing up for Southeast Alaska timber
Alaska needs to be able to see the natural resources within its borders developed and done so in…
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Voices of the Peninsula: Alaska youth push for action on climate change
On August 28th Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) and 15 youth from across Alaska delivered a rulemaking…
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Op-ed: Hurricane Trump
I’ve never heard President Donald Trump sing, and that’s certainly a good thing. Day after day, he shows…
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What others say: A new threat to public records
Here’s an alarming new threat to the public’s right to know: More and more government agencies around the…
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Op-ed: Math, history and tax reform
In school, I liked math the least and history the most. Both can be useful in the coming…
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Letter: Borough errs on Island Lake Road work
Borough errs on Island Lake Road work This letter reflects a problem with the State/Peninsula’s planning for construction…
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What others say: Congress passes buck on war acts
Back in April, President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. missile strike on a Syrian military airfield, punishing the…
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Op-ed: Unnecessary roughness
If you like professional sports, a major reason — perhaps THE reason — you attend games, or watch…
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Editorial: On Tuesday, vote with your head
Newspapers, including this one, have traditionally endorsed candidates ahead of elections. Newspaper staff tend to pay close attention…
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Op-ed: The GOP identity crisis
The Republican Party can’t pass Obamacare repeal, but it can nominate Roy Moore. This is the state of…
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School Board District 7 candidate shares views
1. If elected, what issues do you feel require the board’s immediate attention? Debbie Cary, District 7: If…
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School Board District 7-Central: Cary: Children are our most valuable resource
My daughter is a Senior this year and when she started school in Ninilchik she was so excited.…