Alaska’s endless fiscal crisis: How’d we get here? (First of four parts.)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy only entered this drama in the final act. Alaskans wrote the script themselves a long time ago.
Opinions
The oil tax initiative: Fair for whom?
As easy as it is to be cynical about laws that are the outcome of the legislative process, they could be much worse.
The other face of Janus: Strengthening unions, protecting employee rights
Instead of fighting over when and how union members’ consent is obtained, unions should allocate their time, energy and resources to messaging.
Alaska’s hatchery program supports healthy harvests
In looking back, we’re proud of how far Alaska’s fisheries have come with the help of its hatchery programs.
Real ID a case study in the frustrations of dealing with government
Getting a Real ID seems so fetchingly simple. You go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and get one. I wish.
The constitutional amendment Alaska needs
Agreements to be fiscally responsible, or even statutes requiring it, are of little use when push comes to shove.
The deficit has gotten worse. This shouldn’t be a surprise.
Even Trump’s own economic advisers, such as Stephen Moore, now admit 5% economic growth was never remotely feasible.
Matt Lauer and the problems with his ‘consensual sex’ defense
With his simplistic response, he shuts down conversations about consent, power imbalances and victim psychology.
Alaska Stalker - the best and worst of this week’s political social media and gossip
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political gossip.
Gov. Dunleavy should defend, not abandon, Alaska hire
The governor’s action is the antithesis of putting Alaska first.
Removing Trump may be unlikely -- but not impossible
The president could end up forcing Senate Republicans to rethink their loyalty to him.
Trump’s cry that America is fighting ‘endless wars’ is a canard
The days when we deployed hundreds of thousands of troops in the Middle East are long gone.
Tongass timber history a reminder of history’s contradictions
Gov. Ernest Gruening has been lauded for his role in championing Alaska’s 1945 Anti-Discrimination Act. But he championed economic development over Native land claims.
Time for an Anchorage stormwater utility
Implementation of a stormwater utility is good government, would create jobs and improve Anchorage’s business environment.
Letter: Anthem debate
I think everyone should take their children to a naturalization ceremony. Each new citizen is provided with a moment to make a comment.
Letter: What has happened to Republicans?
What would Abraham Lincoln, Herbert Hoover, William Taft or Teddy Roosevelt think of Trump? Would they stand up to him?
Letter: We need more trees
Urban trees have additional benefits beyond reducing extreme heat. They reduce air pollution, help provide clean drinking water and improve mental health.
Alaska’s government has a duty to protect our future
We may have grown up with snow, but our future will be consumed by smoke if the state continues to put oil exploration over our livelihood.
Pebble’s environmental work is sound, defensible and appropriate
The environmental data gathered were critical in making sure the Pebble team could say with confidence that the mine plan would not harm the fishery.