Alaska now has the necessary alignment for the Alaska gasline LNG project. Mid-June 1970: one of the most important days in my life. It rained,… Continue reading
As we head into the holiday season, I am reminded how much I appreciate the support of family, friends and good neighbors. As a large… Continue reading
Here we go again: Alaska is about to embark on another financial boondoggle. On Dec. 5, Fairbanks’ Interior Gas Utility is set to commit $60… Continue reading
I just received a letter from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, dated November 20, discussing her belief that the individual mandate aspect of the ACA is untenable… Continue reading
Alaskans celebrate the artistic vitality of life in the Great Land throughout the year. The annual Governor’s Arts &Humanities Awards honor Alaskans who have distinguished… Continue reading
“Do you really think it’ll make a difference?” I was asked a question like that more than a dozen times last weekend while gathering signatures… Continue reading
Alaska’s citizens and the oil and gas industry have a long and mutually beneficial relationship. The industry continues to be a leading employer, generating over… Continue reading
Recent dissension over sports programs in our two high schools is dominating social media. The issues involved dovetail with the release of a report by… Continue reading
A contortionist is one who bends their body is strange and unnatural ways. While U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is not bending her body, she… Continue reading
We’ve been thinking a lot about Ronald Reagan this week. We’ve also been thinking about William Jennings Bryan. Back in 1980, when Reagan became president,… Continue reading
Recently, net neutrality has emerged as an issue of growing concern to Americans who believe they should be in charge of their own internet experience… Continue reading
After decades of decline following its peak in the 1980s, oil production in Alaska is showing some significant signs of progress. Put simply, the decline… Continue reading
Our beautiful state is in rough times. You can see it everywhere you go. Last week I travelled to the far away island of Adak… Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein. Louis C.K. Bill O’Reilly. Kevin Spacey. Roy Moore. Donald Trump. Bill Clinton. Roger Ailes. Bill Cosby. Al Franken. A month ago, most of… Continue reading
There’s a lot written about John Barrymore’s life. You’ll find much less about Joe and Shirley “Muz” Ibach. So little that most of us hadn’t… Continue reading
Recently, the steering committee for the Juneau Police Department Initiative, 2017 Year of Kindness, had quite a challenge. How do you end a Year of… Continue reading
It is with profound disappointment that I write this response to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s op-ed on Nov. 21 in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. I… Continue reading
As you’ve undoubtedly heard, FOX programming unexpectedly went dark for GCI customers in Southeast Alaska earlier this month. This is causing our valued customers to… Continue reading
You’re probably familiar with your electric bill. You get charged for what you use, not how you use it. Alaska Electric Light and Power doesn’t… Continue reading
An age-old trick in government is that if you want to avoid or delay a politically difficult decision, simply appoint a committee to study the… Continue reading
