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Opinion: Alaskans needs better access to addiction treatment. Telehealth can help.
I have witnessed firsthand the struggles patients face in accessing addiction care
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Opinion: Need for accounting and legislative oversight of the permanent fund
There is a growing threat to the permanent fund, and it is coming from the trustees themselves
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Opinion: Imagine the cost of health and happiness if set by prescription drug companies
If you didn’t have heartburn before seeing the price, you will soon — and that requires another prescription
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Kenai Peninsula Votes: Civic actions that carried weight
Watching an impressive display of testimony, going to an event, or one post, can help so many people…
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Opinion: Helicopter fishing a detriment to fish and fishers
Proposal would prohibit helicopter transport for anglers on southern peninsula
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Dunleavy administration’s muzzling of teacher pay report is troubling
Alaska Economic Trends is recognized both in Alaska and nationally as an essential tool for understanding Alaska’s unique…
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5 tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools
Our message: No matter what challenges you’re facing, we see you. We support you. And we’re here for…
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Opinion: Vance’s bill misguided approach to Middle East crisis
In arguing for her legislation, Vance offers a simplistic, one-dimensional understanding of the conflict
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Opinion: We should all pay more for the privilege of driving
Alaska has the lowest gas tax in the country
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Opinion: Sports saves
ASAA has decided to take a vulnerable subgroup of these youth and reinforce that they are different and…
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Opinion: Gazing at the stars while democracy burns
Sullivan’s refusal to address Trump’s shenanigans is matched by his reluctance to compliment Biden
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Strengthening ties and standing against discrimination
The case for Alaska’s adoption of the Israel Anti-Discrimination Act
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Opinion: Why Alaska needs the Affordable Connectivity Program
The ACP helps households that need internet access for work, school, health care, and other essential activities
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Opinion: How to protect individuals from financial damage caused by irresponsible elected officials
Think of the several million dollars the state treasury, the Kenai Peninsula Borough and Municipality of Anchorage have…
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Opinion: Alaska’s rudderless fiscal ship
The Alaska Permanent Fund dividend Alaskans are set to receive is again a paltry sum compared to what…
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Let’s stop the ‘Neglect. Panic. Repeat.’ cycle of public service delivery
The payroll section is one of several state agencies in crisis
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Strengthening Alaska through service: Join the Alaska State Troopers
The law enforcement positions within the Department of Public Safety fill a critical need within our community
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Opinion: Providing for generations of Alaskans
As a public endowment, the wealth of the Fund is the responsibility of every resident of the state
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Opinion: Addressing Kenai Peninsula’s education and public safety employee shortage
Many of our best and brightest educators take a hard and close look at the teacher’s retirement system…