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Civic actions that carried weight
I have seen some wonderful civic actions in the last few years. I was at a Kenai Peninsula…
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What to know about 2023 Share the Spirit
Hello from your friends at Share the Spirit. We hope you are happy that the holidays are approaching…
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Dunleavy administration’s muzzling of teacher pay report is troubling
Alaska Economic Trends is recognized both in Alaska and nationally as an essential tool for understanding Alaska’s unique…
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Helicopter fishing a detriment to fish and fishers
Proposal would prohibit helicopter transport for anglers on southern peninsula
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What does the Homer Harbor have to do with the Prince of Monaco?
Prince Rainier III stared out the palace window and into the new millennium. Down below was his harbor,…
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5 tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools
Participants in high school sports and performing arts are under tremendous pressure these days — from parents, teachers,…
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When things seem hopeless in Middle East, an Alaska memory provides glimmer
Jews in Israel and Palestinians in Gaza are embroiled in the deadliest fighting in decades, prompted by an…
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Pay it Forward: Creating a culture of community service
I ran into a friend and her son the other day at SaveUMore. I was in a hurry…
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Point of View: HB 2 would penalize Alaskan companies for supporting non-violent change
Last week, in an email to her supporters and in opinion pieces published in newspapers here in Homer…
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Opinion: We should all pay more for the privilege of driving
Alaska has the lowest gas tax in the country