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.
Editorials
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.
An overdue step for Alaska
Editorial: Lt. Gov. Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson is eminently qualified for her new job. And an Alaska Native woman in the top tier of Alaska state government is long overdue.
The Justin Schneider case exposed problems in Alaska’s justice system. Judge Michael Corey shouldn’t be the scapegoat.
It's understandable that Alaskans are looking for a way to make sure such an outcome doesn't occur again, but singling out Judge Corey isn't the right way to make sure of that.
Holding the bag: Assembly should let businesses exhaust inventory
Whatever your thoughts on the overall worth of the bag ban, it's not fair to saddle small business owners with the prospect of writing off inventory they've already purchased and won't be able to use before the deadline.
Ending the silence around Alaska’s epidemic of sexual assault
The silence must end. We must listen — every one of us — to survivors of sexual violence.
5 things you might not know about the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend
The original plan for the dividend would have rewarded Alaskans who had been in the state longer, and other lesser-known pieces of PFD trivia.