Monthly Archives: July, 2017
Results of Eagle River straw poll – Sullivan for governor?
Eagle River Republicans' booth offered a straw poll during the Bear Paw Festival July 12-16. The poll was open to all. Participants self-selected, and were...
Governor announces Klutina Road settlement
Gov. Bill Walker announced today the State has come to an tentative agreement with Ahtna Corp. over the public right of way on the Klutina...
Mike Dunleavy files for governor
Sen. Mike Dunleavy of Wasilla filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission today to run for governor. He is a Republican.
Dunleavy,...
Legislature ends cash incentives for small oil companies
A FINAL END TO ACES
A cash incentive program that has been successful in bringing smaller oil companies to explore and produce oil in Alaska's...
Uncertain times require wise choices now in communities
By WIN GRUENING
SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
“I’m a Conservative who believes in lower taxes. They lead to a more enterprising economy. But I'm not somebody who...
Tattoos: Safe or another body toxin?
Last year, Americans spent $1.6 billion on getting their skin inked.
According to Harris, a polling firm, nearly half of Millennials (47 percent) and over...
Gene Zerkel, aviation entrepreneur, 1926-2017
Gene Zerkel, an Alaska aviation pioneer, died July 9, 2017 at age 90. Services for him took place on Thursday.
Zerkel came to Alaska after being...
A ‘deeply frustrated’ publisher looking for a printer
150 REASONS THEY NEED A NEW PRINTER
In November, 2016, Alaskans were invited by Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott to contribute a brief essay to “150 Reasons...
Failure of oil tax credit bill would serve election purpose
KIDS IN CHARGE
When Rep. Scott Kawasaki is serving as the Speaker of the House, you know things are off the rails in Juneau. Where...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg looks for America
Mark Zuckerberg is out to see America. The founder and CEO of Facebook is diving into the weird and wonderous aspects that make the country tick....