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Opinion: As farming takes root in Southeast, cuts to agriculture are worrisome

Opinion: As farming takes root in Southeast, cuts to agriculture are worrisome

We should be growing more food in Alaska, not less.

  • Apr 5, 2019
  • By JOHN KRAPEK
Opinion: As farming takes root in Southeast, cuts to agriculture are worrisome
Record-setting heat: Dry, hot weather bring consequences to Southeast
Record-setting heat: Dry, hot weather bring consequences to Southeast
Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks
Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks
Capitol Live: Republicans look into agency over rifle sticker uproar

Capitol Live: Republicans look into agency over rifle sticker uproar

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: Republicans look into agency over rifle sticker uproar
Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country
Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country
Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic

President Trump exceeded his authority when he reversed bans on offshore drilling, a U.S. judge said.

Judge restores Obama-era drilling ban in Arctic
Third graders organize climate march

Third graders organize climate march

A school project took on a life of its own.

Third graders organize climate march
Writers’ Weir: My Son

Writers’ Weir: My Son

A poem submitted by reader Diane DeSloover

Writers’ Weir: My Son
Opinion: Thirty years since the Exxon Valdez spill and our current ship of state

Opinion: Thirty years since the Exxon Valdez spill and our current ship of state

Governor’s budget is creating a hazardous fiscal reef.

  • Mar 25, 2019
  • By KATE TROLL
Opinion: Thirty years since the Exxon Valdez spill and our current ship of state
There’s no place like home in Alaska

There’s no place like home in Alaska

Traveling is fun, but rarely do I feel like I need a vacation from this state.

There’s no place like home in Alaska
Opinion: The firecracker budget and Green New Deal

Opinion: The firecracker budget and Green New Deal

A warning against the shrinking marketplace of ideas in Alaska’s budget debate.

  • Mar 17, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK
  • budget
Opinion: The firecracker budget and Green New Deal
Pondering the power of the ocean

Pondering the power of the ocean

Research into wave energy could serve as template for Alaska’s coastal communities.

Pondering the power of the ocean
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Alaska’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation.

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law
In like an ocelot, out like a Cadbury Creme Egg

In like an ocelot, out like a Cadbury Creme Egg

Celebrating March.

  • Mar 12, 2019
  • By GEOFF KIRSCH
In like an ocelot, out like a Cadbury Creme Egg
On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Congress accepting comments on environmental impacts on ANWR through Wednesday.

On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session
Opinion: Time to place power lines underground in Juneau, US

Opinion: Time to place power lines underground in Juneau, US

Here’s one way to combat climate change.

  • Mar 11, 2019
Opinion: Time to place power lines underground in Juneau, US
North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest
North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest
Alaska taking shape near Yakutat

Alaska taking shape near Yakutat

The forces shaping Alaska never sleep.

Alaska taking shape near Yakutat
Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers
Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers