Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Weasels are cute, natural born killers
Weighing as much as a cup of walnuts and resembling a squeaky dog toy, the short-tailed weasel is…
Opinion
Opinion: An opportunity to vote yes on something – Ballot Measure 2
Every few years, moderate and conservative voters seem to find themselves in the position of voting against propositions…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: The eye of the needle
One day, a rich young man approached Jesus, asking him what he had to do to inherit eternal…
Opinion
My Turn: Not voting for a Republican in general election for first time in more than 50 years
As a voter in Alaska for over 50 years, the 2024 general election will be my first in…
Opinion
My Turn: Nick Begich shares our realistic vision for Alaska
I watched all the debates. Mary Peltola has never done anything foolish, but neither has she ever said…
Sports
On the Trails: Crows and their relatives
Crows, jays, ravens, magpies and their various other relatives (nutcrackers, choughs, jackdaws, etc.) belong to the taxonomic family…
Opinion
My Turn: Revisiting the fascist movement in U.S. history that remains a threat today
We are rapidly approaching a national election which on its surface is a choice between Kamala Harris and…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Joy after sorrow during celebration of Sukkot
As you read this column Jews around the world are preparing to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, or…
Opinion
Opinion: Hiding behind the Electoral College
I have no doubt that Rep. Mary Peltola is the best candidate to represent Alaska in the U.S.…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Denali climbed, its snow sampled for plastics
Two mountaineers who are also University of Alaska Fairbanks students were successful in their attempt to reach the…
Sports
On the Trails: Parasitic and hemiparasitic plants
In our region there are a few fully parasitic plants, totally dependent on other plants for carbon, water,…
Opinion
My Turn: A candidate in the November election who reaches across the aisle
Alaska has a rich history of political coalitions, but one congressional candidate on November’s ballot shows no inclination…
Sports
I Went to the Woods: A tribute to The Trout Bum
I never met John Gierach, but I feel like I know him as well as you can know…
Opinion
Opinion: Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s failure by design
Failure. That’s the only word to describe the six years of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s tenure. He not only…
Opinion
Opinion: The campaigns are over, but the flood threat continues
With the municipal election in the rearview mirror city leaders can now direct their time and energy to…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: The power of real hope
Highly compatible, Larry and my strength was in our ability to merge our individual gifts into one, which…
Sports
Pure Sole: Vomit, REI and a Diet Coke with a splash of lime
Only one time in my life have I run so hard that I had to vomit when I…
Sports
On the Trails: Woolly bears and spider webs
It’s early fall and we sometimes enjoy seeing fuzzy orange and black caterpillars trekking over the trails on…