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As ecosystems change, so much environmental laws

Climate change is melting glaciers and creating new salmon habitat in the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers —…

Former Gov. Frank Murkowski speaks on a range of subjects during an interview with the Juneau Empire in May 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Service to the country

Is there a means by which we can bring about common sense and stability through a shared experience?

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Is there a Santa Claus who can deliver education funding?

As a kid growing up in rural Alaska, Christmas was special. We’d hunt for the perfect Christmas tree…

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3 reasons to contact your legislator for education funding today

In mid-January, 45 legislators can make an enormous difference for Alaskan communities around the state. Between Jan. 16…

Mike O'Meara

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Letters to the Editors

Fritz Creek misses their general store and post office

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Michael Daniel launches campaign for Alaska House District 6

Michael Daniel, with over two decades of dedicated service in the Marine Corps and Navy, proudly declares his…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seen in a screenshot of a news conference on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Anchorage. (Screenshot)

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FY25 budget reflects a policy of priorities over oil prices

As I enter my sixth year as Alaska’s governor, the Fiscal Year 2025 budget introduced this past week…

Mike O'Meara

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Letters to the Editor

Support Homer Animal Friends

Mike O'Meara

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Letters to the Editor

Comments on grievance process

2023-2024 Homer High School seniors in the 2023 Homer Nutcracker production on Saturday Dec. 9: Naomi Folkstead, Cain Miller, Kay Bartel, Ashton Brown, Christina Platter, Ireland Styvar, Talli Drake, Johannah Wickstrom, Regan Baker and Elsa Milne.  Not shown is senior Poppy Smith.  Photo provided by Christopher Kincaid.

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Homer ‘Nutcracker’ exits stage after 2 weekends of magic

As the holiday season approaches, the iconic Homer Nutcracker performance takes center stage once again, celebrating its remarkable…

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Partner collaboration results in innovative Kachemak Sponge Project

On Thursday, Dec. 7, community members gathered for the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust’s Annual Meeting to celebrate peatlands.…

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Point of View: Permanent fund management should be improved

We need a bigger board, with longer terms, made up from a field of highly respected investment experts

This screenshot of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map of PFAS sites in Alaska shows that contamination from so-called “forever chemicals” is observable throughout the state. (Screenshot | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

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Opinion: More action must be taken on PFAS

Toxic forever chemicals present in high concentrations in Nikishka Bay Utility Water Supply