News
Police calls for Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018
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Neighbors
Living & Growing: Putting off falsehood and speaking truth truthfully
We live in a very diverse nation and world where exclusion and “otherizing” is an all too common…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: I trust Sara Hannan
With national politics being so explosive, it’s easy to think all politics are oppositional in nature. However, in…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Let’s elect Andi Story
Working for 20 years in banking and housing afforded me a “hands-on” understanding of our regional economy and…
Neighbors
Grant helps build program for low-income kids
The first-year program aims to get children involved in camps and activities.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Stand for Extinction
Salmon were once abundant all over the world. Rivers and streams from Spain to Scandinavia were filled with…
Neighbors
Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School first semester honor roll students
Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School released their list of students who made the Honor Roll for 1st Semester. Asterisk…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is bad for the Arctic
The future of our state is at stake.
Opinion
Opinion: Yes for salmon and jobs
The parade of oil, mining and timber advocates and prominent politicians who decry Ballot Measure 1, the initiative…
Opinion
Opinion: I like Mike, but I’m not endorsing him for governor
I like Mike Dunleavy. I’ve considered him a friend. But Dunleavy for Alaska is running an ad that…
Neighbors
Bridget Abroad: Jack-o’-lanterns vs. Jacques-o’-lanterns
Spooky Season doesn’t really exist in France. At school, there is definitely no “Halloweek.”
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Kiehl is the real deal on education
It’s easy to say, “I support education.” Every politician in this hemisphere shouts it from the rooftops —…
News
Glacier center starts ‘Mendenhall Minis’ program for young children
The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will host a series of activities for young children this winter on the…
News
Wildlife Wednesday gets brainy
At the next Wildlife Wednesday on Nov. 7, naturalists Mary Willson and Kathy Hocker will share images, stories…
News
Police calls for Friday, Nov. 2, 2018
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News
On the Trails: Berries and cherries
It is advantageous for plants to disperse their seeds away from the parent plant. If all the seeds…
Opinion
Opinion: Begich’s positions belie believability
Gubernatorial hopeful Mark Begich has strived to paint his candidacy and his priorities as the solution to revive…