Opinion
What others say: Steel tariffs a bad move for economy
As federal trade policy shifts and wobbles toward a somewhat uncertain endgame, one thing remains crystal clear: Today’s…
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Voices of Alaska: We can’t wait on rebuilding infrastructure
From the White House to the steps of the Alaska State Capitol, the need to maintain and improve…
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What others say: You have the right to know what your government is doing
Government secrecy often breeds
corruption within and mistrust from the public. But of course, this is America, and…
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What others say: Young people take the lead on gun debate
Wednesday, students in schools
around Lane County joined others across the country in a peaceful protest to demand…
Opinion
Trump’s wonderful parade
It looks like no amount of ridicule is going to dissuade President Donald Trump from holding his parade…
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Opportunity zones for Alaska– time is short to act
As the President and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, I was pleased with the recent passage…
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What others say: Backpage.com investigation could chip away at internet protections
The internet has been a tremendous force for good in the world, creating untold opportunities to connect, communicate,…
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What others say: Trump officials’ lavish tastes shameful
It never pays for public officials to appear to be living high on the hog. Well, almost never.…
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Voices of Alaska: Why I stand tall for Alaska
The reason I am running for governor is simple: I love Alaska. I know Alaska’s potential is enormous.…
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What others say: Michigan State University must answer for Nassar’s abuse
Larry Nassar had a day of reckoning last week for his years of molesting young gymnasts and other…
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What others say: Dreamers pay the price in budget deadlock
The Democrats blinked, but they still have their eye on a bigger prize. Meanwhile, DREAMers have to keep…
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Op-ed: Blame us for government shutdown
If we don’t like what is happening in Washington — and few do — the blame must be…
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What others say: Saving lives in King Cove a worthy exception to wilderness rule
It appears the residents of King Cove will finally have a road built through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge…
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Voices of Alaska: Let’s not be our own worst enemy on ANWR
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our Congressional Delegation Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, and…
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What others say: Puerto Rico recovery hinges on reform, Washington support
It’s been 12 weeks and counting, and Puerto Rico still flounders in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, left…
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Heritage breaks two glass ceilings
Hillary Clinton was supposed to break the glass ceiling, which she said has kept a woman from becoming…
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What other say: The Empire’s Christmas list
Dear Santa, We have been good this year (well, most of us) and think we are deserving of…
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What others say: Series of cases
It is disturbing to see the recent
sexual assault-related cases in the Ketchikan court system. In one case,…
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What others say: What to make of Don Young’s career
Rep. John Conyers, D-Michigan,
resigned from office Tuesday in light of sexual misconduct allegations against him. Rep. Conyers…
Opinion
Op-ed: No king but Caesar
In September 1862, a group of Chicago ministers sent a “memorial” (or long letter) to President Abraham Lincoln…