What does it mean to live in Homer, the Kenai Borough, Alaska, the U.S. — a place where we pride ourselves on our freedom, independence,… Continue reading
The October 2 borough-wide election is fast approaching. Your vote helps decide the future of the borough, including funding for our schools, our hospital, our… Continue reading
The human tragedy and cataclysmic damage of devastating storms like Florence, Harvey and Maria are natural disasters that mercifully divert the news emphasis, just for… Continue reading
The mysterious case of longtime
Fairbanksan Paul Pasika, who died alone of an apparent suicide in his home — where he remained for years —… Continue reading
Is this the most important election in Alaska’s history? Judging from the number of outrageous and atrocious posts by prejudiced partisan “journalists” alone, one would… Continue reading
We are quickly entering the election season here in Alaska. We will be electing local, state and federal officials to represent our interests. Unfortunately, most… Continue reading
A reminder to followers of Kenai Central High School football. This week is homecoming. It would be nice to see a lot of red and… Continue reading
Paul Seaton didn’t abandon the Republican Party, the party has strayed away from responsible politics. Many of us have been left out. Some of the… Continue reading
President Donald Trump is showing that it’s possible to preside over a period of peace and prosperity and still be notably unpopular. Over the past… Continue reading
Salmon hatcheries support Alaskans and feed the world When the Good Friday earthquake shook Alaska in 1964, the damage wasn’t confined to buildings and homes.… Continue reading
On Tuesday, Sept. 4 the Senate
Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to the United States Supreme Court. His confirmation… Continue reading
“They all laughed at Christopher Columbus, When he said the world was round. They all laughed when Edison recorded sound. They all laughed at Wilbur… Continue reading
There are some interesting facts to be found in a new Pew Research Center survey about Facebook. The survey results were released this month. It… Continue reading
They don’t teach history, at least American history, like they did when I attended public school. That’s why the recent hearings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s… Continue reading
Ballot Measure 1 is a risky way to make law. The measure is a reaction to Pebble Mine, but would affect economic development throughout Alaska.… Continue reading
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the report of my dropping out is exaggerated. Due to some unverified information, and the way that the Alaska Division of… Continue reading
As a senior and senior citizen advocate, I pay attention to political races in areas other than my local District 31. The representation by Sen.… Continue reading
