Opinion
King salmon population a major concern
It appears Alaska is in the midst of a perfect storm where declines in king salmon are concerned.…
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Pebble Mine can not support itself
The Pebble Mine is a welfare queen, unable to support itself. The Pebble Mine will gobble taxpayer handouts…
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The private side of overreach
In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions opened a new chapter on federal overreach by taking aim at states…
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Cancel the Ambler Road project
On April 6, the Legislature will hold a hearing on building a private industrial road through Gates of…
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Shifting attitudes and demographics make Juneau Access Road inevitable
The results of a recent poll commissioned by First Things First Alaska Foundation in partnership with the City…
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Alaska’s economy loses millions to predatory lenders
The flashing neon lights and bright signs of payday lenders offering short-term loans at more than 400 percent…
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Alaskans can get the job done
The main criticism surrounding the commercialization of the North Slope gas reserves is that the state would never…
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Will Alaska learn from salmon’s history?
Fifteen years ago when I researched and wrote the book “King of Fish: The Thousand Year Run of…
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Alaska among three worst states in nation in free speech index
Incumbent politicians have a lot of advantages in campaigns. They have a network of donors to call on…
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Alaskans weigh in on economic issues
Since 1953 the Alaska Chamber has been the voice of Alaska business large and small across Alaska with…
Opinion
When cease and desist is frivolous
Correction: An earlier version of this opinion piece misspelled Hecla on multiple references. This piece has now been…
Opinion
Haven House event shows group’s success
On a Thursday night in March, several legislators and friends threw a party at the Juneau Arts and…
Opinion
We need to encourage investment in Alaska
On March 12, 1968, Alaska forever changed. That was the day a team of geologists, engineers and drillers…
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Gasline creates jobs for Alaska
On Tuesday, March 13, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) determined they now have the information necessary to…
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Modernize recreational fishing – the big picture
Recreational fishing is one of America’s great pastimes and a way of life for many Alaska families. Alaska’s…
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Calling foul on this school budget
On Tuesday night, March 27, the Board of Education voted to approve a budget that will create, according…
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Permanent Fund Dividends could be at risk
We love our Permanent Fund Dividends! But as a shareholder you should know that there’s trouble brewing in…
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Cultural sharing
I have followed the Wearable Art “cultural appropriation” controversy with interest. One striking thing is the gulf between…
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Alaska-China trade is something to value
Future economic development in Alaska relies on outside customers — Alaska’s resources are so vast that their market…
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The internet must remain free and open
Alaskans are fond of reminding outsiders that “Alaska is different.” Our vast geography, strategic location, diverse communities, abundant…