Alaska became a U.S. territory and its inhabitants were recognized as U.S. citizens after the Alaska Purchase in 1867. After a difficult 92-year road to… Continue reading
Alaska, in many ways, is still a frontier. We have opportunities that no other state in our country can claim. Our uniqueness is a strength,… Continue reading
It appears Alaska is in the midst of a perfect storm where declines in king salmon are concerned. Trying to keep abreast of all the… Continue reading
In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions opened a new chapter on federal overreach by taking aim at states that have legalized the use of the… Continue reading
On April 6, the Legislature will hold a hearing on building a private industrial road through Gates of the Arctic National Preserve to copper deposits… Continue reading
The main criticism surrounding the commercialization of the North Slope gas reserves is that the state would never find investors. Many also believed that if… Continue reading
The results of a recent poll commissioned by First Things First Alaska Foundation in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) focused attention… Continue reading
The flashing neon lights and bright signs of payday lenders offering short-term loans at more than 400 percent interest have become a fixture in towns… Continue reading
Fifteen years ago when I researched and wrote the book “King of Fish: The Thousand Year Run of Salmon,” I spent a lot of time… Continue reading
Incumbent politicians have a lot of advantages in campaigns. They have a network of donors to call on for support. They have an in with… Continue reading
Since 1953 the Alaska Chamber has been the voice of Alaska business large and small across Alaska with a mission to promote Alaska as a… Continue reading
Correction: An earlier version of this opinion piece misspelled Hecla on multiple references. This piece has now been updated to reflect that change. Lawyers like… Continue reading
On a Thursday night in March, several legislators and friends threw a party at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Like many events at the… Continue reading
On March 12, 1968, Alaska forever changed. That was the day a team of geologists, engineers and drillers confirmed the Prudhoe Bay oil field. The… Continue reading
On Tuesday, March 13, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) determined they now have the information necessary to complete their analysis and publish a schedule… Continue reading
Recreational fishing is one of America’s great pastimes and a way of life for many Alaska families. Alaska’s 40,544 miles of coastline represents 40 percent… Continue reading
On Tuesday night, March 27, the Board of Education voted to approve a budget that will create, according to district administration, some classes of 40… Continue reading
We love our Permanent Fund Dividends! But as a shareholder you should know that there’s trouble brewing in the Alaska Permanent Fund. Other large investment… Continue reading
Alaska has always been the First Frontier when it comes to the post-WWII nuclear standoff because of its proximity to Russia. In the 1950s, intercontinental… Continue reading
I have followed the Wearable Art “cultural appropriation” controversy with interest. One striking thing is the gulf between public opinion expressed in the Empire and… Continue reading
