Monthly Archives: December, 2017
And by nice, we mean …
You've worked hard this year to make Alaska a better place. I know you have, because I hear from so many Alaskans, and from...
Life expectancy in America drops again
For the second year in a row, American life expectancy has dropped, and the Centers for Disease Control says it's due to opioid use.
In...
Dunleavy jumps back in governor’s race
Sen. Mike Dunleavy suspended his campaign for governor in September to focus on his health. Today, he said that concern is behind him and...
Juneau what we’re grateful for? Abundance
By WIN GRUENING
SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
With all the negative economic news making headlines in Alaska, sometimes it’s tough to stay positive. But we have plenty...
Second big Pebble announcement: Permit application on Friday
Just days after Northern Dynasty Minerals of Canada announced it had brought on a major partner, the company today says it has final paperwork...
Lawmakers call for outside investigation of harassment
CAN LEGISLATORS INVESTIGATE THEIR OWN LEADERS?
Three House lawmaker are calling on the Legislature to bring in an outside investigator to look into recent claims...
Westlake will skip justice on old accusation
Rep. Dean Westlake, now accused by a woman in Kotzebue of fathering a child with a teenager when he was in his late 20s,...
Alaskans are getting a big break from Trump this Christmas
By GAIL PHILLIPS
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Alaskans are on the verge of seeing the oil-rich coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) opened to...
Quote of the day: Sullivan on Senate floor
"And opening the 10-02 area – using those high standards, the world's highest standards, with the most advanced technology – will produce more American...
Historic ANWR vote within inch of goal
One thing about the Alaska delegation: It never gives up on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's 1002 Area.
On Dec. 20, 2018, the U.S. Senate...