Op-ed: Not the America I knew

Envy is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success, possessions, etc.” That perfectly characterizes the entire… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By Cal Thomas

Voices of the Peninsula: School district employees propose changes to health care coverage

The KPBSD and the two education associations have been bargaining for over a year. The associations have made numerous attempts to compromise and meet the… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By David Brighton and Patty Sirois

What others say: Presidential field slowly sorts itself out

A Republican presidential race that has lurched to and fro lurched yet again Tuesday night in New Hampshire, as the slow sorting continued behind prototypical… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By Dallas Morning News editorial

Voices of Alaska: Education a high priority for Walker-Mallott administration

The four Walker children and the five Mallott children are products of Alaska’s public education system. Tessa Walker Linderman, who pursued her master’s and PhD… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
  • By Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott

Op-ed: Trump runs free

Donald Trump’s crushing across-the-board victory in New Hampshire had the breadth and depth that one would expect of a future nominee. If the result doesn’t… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
  • By Rich Lowry

What others say: House puts state’s money where its mouth is

The Alaska House of Representatives obviously gets it. We’re hoping the Alaska Senate will, too.The House on Monday voted 38-1 in support of a resolution… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016

Op-ed: That ‘controversial’ Doritos commercial

In a day when the most innocuous thing can quickly become political, a Doritos Super Bowl commercial has upset some people who want abortion to… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016
  • By Cal Thomas

Op-ed: Somewhere on the campiagn trail to nowhere

The four-year charade is over. Since the last presidential election, those angling to be the next chief executive have been wandering around Iowa and New… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016
  • By Bob Franken

Peninsula economy gives reason for optimism

While there’s plenty of concern over the state of Alaska’s economy, it’s important to note that it’s not all gloom and doom.Certainly, the impacts of… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016

PFD checks shouldn’t be a budget priority

What’s more important, a big permanent fund dividend or more teachers in public school classrooms? How about better road maintenance, or a stronger law enforcement… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016

Op-ed: Hide your daughters – here comes draft registration

In the blink of an eye, we’ve gone from opening combat jobs to women to Republican presidential candidates endorsing registering women for a draft.Hide your… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016
  • By Rich Lowry

What others say: Wasilla council made the wrong call on marijuana

Despite a majority of public comments favoring commercial marijuana, Wasilla’s city council recently voted unanimously last month to ban the sale and cultivation of the… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2016

Op-ed: Not so super bowl

Marco Rubio held a Super Bowl watching event on Sunday night. He’s a huge football fan, even married a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader. He must… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By Bob Franken

What others say: The ups and down

A colorful graph paints a pretty picture— the Alaska Permanent Fund did well in fiscal 2015. Not so much this year to date.With a strategy… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016

Op-ed: Bernie and Hillary’s America

Watching last Thursday’s debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders one might have thought a Republican had been in the White… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016
  • By Cal Thomas

What others say: Fairbanks North Star Borough should set pot tax

Slowly but surely, municipalities across the Interior are firming up local policy on marijuana regulation. Delta Junction, the most recent community to vote on the… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2016

What others say: State needs to look toward a future beyond oil

Distressing news came out Monday via the UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), which reported construction spending in Alaska is expected to be… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016

Op-ed: Don’t discount Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s loss in Iowa wasn’t just a victory for conservatives, but a loss for the mogul’s routinely low and dishonest style of campaigning.There was… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
  • By Rich Lowry

Clinton’s New Hampshire challenge: Winning trust

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The private email server. The Wall Street ties. The evolving policy positions. The speaking fees.The concerns vary, but when it comes to… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2016
  • By CATHERINE LUCEY

Op-ed: The failure of multiculturalism

Just as radar warns of approaching storms, so does the flood of migrants entering Europe warn us of a deluge yet to come, not only… Continue reading

  • Feb 6, 2016
  • By Cal Thomas