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Opinion: Governor’s early Christmas spirit is misplaced
“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event…
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‘Hair ice’ enlivens an extended fall in Interior Alaska
Just when you thought you’d seen everything in the boreal forest, a reader points out white whiskers sprouting…
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Opinion: Nurse licensure compact can strengthen Alaska’s health care workforce
Alaskans value resilience. We know what it means to work together in tough times, and we require solutions…
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Opinion: Crime deserves punishment, not well wishes
Years ago, while Juneau friends were house hunting in Washington state, they left their middle school son with…
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Opinion: A place government doesn’t need to stick its nose
I’ve spent much of my career advocating on behalf of Alaska’s small and independent business owners at all…
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Dunleavy: A tribute to Charlie Kirk and the First Amendment
Today, I write this as not only your governor, but as a citizen of our great country who…
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Opinion: Reimagining Alaska’s energy future: Extend the railroad to the north slope
It’s a project with far greater long-term economic benefit than a single purpose gas line.
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Opinion: Alaskans share the impact of health care tax credits — and the hazards if they expire
This isn’t about policy; it’s about real people.
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Opinion: UAA: Right here. Right now.
Our campuses across Southcentral Alaska are vibrant hubs of opportunity.
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My Turn: Reform doesn’t start with cuts
Legislators must hold the line for Alaska’s students
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Opinion: Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill
The legislation contains numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource economy.
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Opinion: The fight to improve public education has just begun
We owe our children more than what the system is currently offering
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Opinion: Mistaking flattery for respect
Flattery played a role in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Opinion: Life is harder when you outlive your support group
Long-time friends are more important than ever to help us cope, to remind us we are not alone…
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Opinion: The key to a stronger fund: Diversification
Diversification is a means of stabilizing returns and mitigating risk.
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Point of View: Not fishing for favors — Alaskans need basic health care access
We ask our elected officials to oppose this bill that puts our health and livelihoods in danger.
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My Turn: Stand for the community radio, not culture war optics
Alaskans are different and we pride ourselves on that. If my vehicle got stuck in a ditch, or…
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Opinion: Sullivan, Trump and the rule of lawlessness
In September 2023, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan established his own Alaska Federal Judiciary Council. Its purpose is to…
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Opinion: A noncongressman for Alaska?
It’s right to ask whether Nick Begich is a noncongressman for Alaska. The latest evidence of it is…
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Opinion: Funding sustainable fisheries
Spring is always a busy season for Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities. The air is full of anticipation…