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SB 26 makes a critical change for Alaska’s future
Published 5:23pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018
A generation ago, Alaska’s leaders made a once-in-a-lifetime decision that set our state on a unique course. To some, the new wealth flowing through Alaska’s ... Read more
Sealaska Corp. completes huge financial turnaround
Published 8:01am Thursday, May 3, 2018Sealaska CEO Anthony Mallott was feeling a little under the weather on Wednesday, but even then, he didn’t keep himself from smiling. For the first ... Read more
Making sustainable music
Published 10:04pm Wednesday, April 4, 2018A pallet, planks from an old dock in Dillingham, and a used skateboard are all things that George Gress has repurposed into guitars. He’s passionate ... Read more
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation issues warning to Alaska lawmakers
Published 7:59pm Thursday, March 15, 2018The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s board of trustees issued advice and a warning to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, marking only the sixth time in ... Read more
Alaska, the Last and Best Frontier
Published 3:05pm Sunday, February 25, 2018This is the third and last column dedicated to making the case that Alaska, like the rest of the world, can move beyond oil and ... Read more
University of Alaska president says he is proud and confident yet concerned about system
Published 8:11pm Tuesday, February 20, 2018In his annual “State of the University” address, University of Alaska president Jim Johnsen urged Alaskans to support increases in funding for the university system ... Read more
Backers of ferry reform seek backing from Alaska Legislature
Published 3:04pm Thursday, February 15, 2018The movement to reform the Alaska Marine Highway System is reaching a critical point as proponents meet with legislators this week. The plan for reforming ... Read more
Alaska House to vote on school funding bill today
Published 7:47pm Tuesday, February 6, 2018The Alaska House of Representatives is expected today to vote on a proposal that would fund the state’s elementary and high schools with $1.2 billion ... Read more
Alaska’s recession is the Legislature’s recession
Published 9:24pm Monday, January 29, 2018Just because Tomas Boutin, a Juneau resident who wrote a My Turn on Jan. 19 titled “Walker recession is longest in Alaska history,” blames our ... Read more
Governor’s Awards: Improving Alaska through the arts
Published 3:15pm Sunday, December 3, 2017Alaskans 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 ... Read more
When more is less: Higher oil and gas taxes are the wrong way forward for Alaska
Published 10:09pm Friday, December 1, 2017Alaska’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 ... Read more
Competition, expense bring curtain down on Alaska Shootout
Published 10:46pm Tuesday, November 21, 2017ANCHORAGE — Four decades ago, Alaska Anchorage head basketball coach Bob Rachal was looking to promote the program, and while rubbing shoulders with coaches from ... Read more
Alaskans deserve results: The time to act is now
Published 2:14am Tuesday, November 7, 2017I read with some satisfaction — and disappointment — Senate President Pete Kelly’s recent opinion piece, “The Sky Is Not Falling.” While I share his ... Read more
Protecting the Arctic Refuge is a cause that should unite Alaskans
Published 7:18pm Monday, October 23, 2017The decades-long battle over whether to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling is once again at a fever pitch, which makes this a ... Read more
Alaska’s economy depends on ocean science and technology
Published 1:42am Friday, September 29, 2017When considering the importance of our national maritime economy, it’s hard to miss the connections between Alaska and the ocean. Alaska has the longest coastline ... Read more
Alaska’s economy depends on ocean science and technology
Published 2:29am Friday, September 22, 2017When considering the importance of our national maritime economy, it’s hard to miss the connections between Alaska and the ocean. Alaska has the longest coastline ... Read more
Alaska politicians are raiding your PFD
Published 3:31pm Friday, September 1, 2017It’s an article of faith among many politicians that the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), needs to be reduced to fix Alaska’s fiscal problem. This assumption ... Read more
Valley library earns gold award for sustainable design
Published 3:11pm Thursday, August 31, 2017The Mendenhall Valley Public Library has received a “Gold” certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design from the U.S. Green Building Council. It’s the ... Read more
Working on health care reform for all Alaskans
Published 8:17am Sunday, August 27, 2017After the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we began to hear stories from Alaska families and small businesses that were experiencing fewer health ... Read more
Alaska’s independents are back again
Published 5:59pm Thursday, August 24, 2017Better together. Together again. First and foremost, we want to thank Alaskans for giving us the opportunity to lead in these challenging times. When we ... Read more