We owe this couple, and all Alaskans, a more measured approach to the budget
The Legislature’s ‘shock absorber’ plan is a move in the right direction.
Editorials
After wrong turns, has the Iditarod found the right trail again?
Alaska’s signature sled dog race has taken its share of lumps in recent years. But there are signs of improvement.
Governor, Alaskans have some questions
If Gov. Dunleavy wants his budget to succeed, he will have to explain why he considered some of his campaign promises less important than others.
Governor’s budget ax cuts deeper in rural Alaska
Our budgets reflect our values, and our values should not abide taking away more from those who are most vulnerable and least able to afford it.
Gov. Dunleavy dropped a budget bomb. What happens next — and how you can help
There’s a reason the state budget feels so personal to us: It’s about where we’re going.
Is privatization the right way forward for Alaska Psychiatric Institute?
Privatization has worked for some states and institutions; it has worked poorly for others. The Legislature should watch closely during the next few months.
In 2019, vetting is easier than ever. So why has the Dunleavy administration made such obvious mistakes?
If the governor and his team wish to maintain Alaskans’ trust, they need to show Alaskans that trust is warranted.
What would happen if we didn’t fix the Port of Alaska?
Cost estimates have ballooned. What will the effects be if we keep kicking the can down the road?
The questions UAA must answer about its accreditation failure
The university must do everything in its power to make sure that students harmed by the fiasco are made whole.
Why Alaska’s delegation must do what it can to end the government shutdown
This isn’t how government is supposed to work. Putting hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work over a single budget item is damaging to our country and its people.
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.
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.