A bird for all seasons: the case for the raven as an Alaska symbol
Our state bird should be one that reflects the character of its residents: canny, sociable, impervious to cold and adaptable to almost anything.
Editorials
Assembly is out of step on interim pick representing Chugiak-Eagle River
New appointee Gretchen Wehmhoff is a surprising choice, undermining the notion that she is joining a nonpartisan body.
Federal criminal justice reform isn’t SB 91. Here’s why.
We shouldn’t reject reforms and demand stiffer sentences simply because we don’t want to deal with what happens when prisoners are released.
A House divided: Legislature risks repeating chaos of 1981
The fact that the House’s new class of legislators hasn’t been able to make its first decision bodes ill for the rest that follow.
In the earthquake aftermath, where are the silver linings — and what are the warnings?
Now is the time for a hard look at the warnings the earthquake gave us, and to work to minimize the potential damage from a future disaster.
Thank you, teachers, for taking great care of Anchorage’s kids during the earthquake chaos
In moments of crisis, it’s what people do on an individual, person-to-person scale that matters most.
Breaking barriers, breaking trail: the legacy of Bettye Davis
By the accounts of legislative friends and foes alike, Davis, who died this week at age 80, was a passionate advocate for her causes, fighting for more representation for people of color and a strong public education system.
Shaken: Earthquake a reminder to be prepared, help others
The earthquake was a reminder of how much we depend on one another, and how much easier it is to deal with hardships when we face them together.
Shop local every day. Your community will benefit.
Purchasing items crafted locally, from beer to art to furniture to clothing, contributes to our communities in ways far beyond what we can measure.
Thank you. We wouldn’t be here without you.
A little more than a year ago, the story of the Anchorage Daily News came perilously close to an end. You’re part of the reason it didn’t.
Alaska’s mental health crisis is at the heart of the state’s issues
It is a moral imperative that we do better for Alaskans in need of mental health services. Our system is broken, and we have been reaping the consequences.
Thanksgiving season is upon us. Here are 5 ways you can give back.
There are many ways to help neighbors and community members in need during the holiday season.
Veterans have shaped Alaska through their service
A century after the "war to end all wars," it's clear that war has not and will not end, despite our continuing, essential pursuit of that goal.
Where do we go from here? A look at the new state of Alaska politics.
What do Tuesday's election results mean for state government — and for Alaskans — in the coming year?
These razor-thin Alaska election results show how much your vote can matter
You don't have to look far back into the past to find a host of Alaska races that turned on a handful of votes.
Trying to sort out your vote for governor? Take a look at the issues.
We should assess how the candidates’ views on the issues square with our own opinions about the best path forward for our state. At the end of the day, as former Sen. Ted Stevens said, “To hell with politics, just do what’s right for Alaska.”
Ballot Measure 1 is wrong for Alaska
On Nov. 6, voters will choose between the system we have, which has successfully provided for sustainable fisheries for six decades of statehood, and a new system that would greatly harm economic development for scant — if any — additional benefit to fish.
A catastrophic shipwreck few remember changed the course of Alaska history
There were 343 Alaskans and Canadians aboard the Princess Sophia when it sank on Oct. 25, 1918. Every man, woman and child died.
Alaskans have election whiplash. But campaign shakeups in the Last Frontier are the rule, not the exception.
In grappling with the most recent shakeup, we may be tempted to forget that in Alaska elections, there's no such thing as normal.