Don McDermott

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Don McDermott is a retired teacher and university professor. He was the first Dean of Education at UAA and now is an AARP driver safety volunteer.

Smart drivers save lives -- and save money too

OPINION: AARP's driver safety course is good for all ages because everyone should want help staying safe and keeping costs low by brushing up on essential skills.

By Don McDermott●

March 22, 2015 at 6:00 pm

Fred Machetanz painting should hang in the National Museum of Wildlife Art

OPINION: The marvelous wildlife art of legendary Alaska painter Fred Machetanz deserves wider recognition, and a portrait of his would make a worthy exhibit at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

By Don McDermott●

February 03, 2015 at 5:50 pm

Don McDermott

author

Smart drivers save lives -- and save money too

Fred Machetanz painting should hang in the National Museum of Wildlife Art

In Anchorage’s mayoral runoff, most independent expenditure group money is boosting just one candidate

The snow is (mostly) gone, and Anchorage’s annual citywide cleanup is here

Everything to know about ‘Sasquatch Sunset,’ perhaps the weirdest R-rated family movie you’ll ever see

EDITORIAL: Permanent Fund should divest from a bad investment bet

In election year, U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola walks a complicated path on fisheries and oil drilling

In Anchorage’s mayoral runoff, most independent expenditure group money is boosting just one candidate

The snow is (mostly) gone, and Anchorage’s annual citywide cleanup is here

Everything to know about ‘Sasquatch Sunset,’ perhaps the weirdest R-rated family movie you’ll ever see

EDITORIAL: Permanent Fund should divest from a bad investment bet

In election year, U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola walks a complicated path on fisheries and oil drilling