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Point of View: Make someone happy by giving to nonprofits

Make someone happy. Make just one someone happy. And then you’ll be happy, too.” Those are the lyrics…

Grace Ridge Brewing co-owner Sherry Stead. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: SB 9 will end new tasting rooms in Alaska

Senate Bill 9 (SB9) is a much-needed overhaul to Alaska’s alcohol laws that 120 stakeholders have worked on…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for March 17, 2022.

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Tread carefully

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Point of View: Make March ‘Meet Your Neighbor’ Month

The light is coming back, the snow is slowly melting, and we are starting to see more people…

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Point of View: What is the state doing to address bycatch?

There has been much discussion and debate about bycatch in marine fisheries off Alaska’s coasts recently, including several…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for March 10, 2022.

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Awesome Alaska teachers

Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Corri A. Feige.

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Revisiting Ambler decision contradicts White House clean energy targets

The Ambler Mineral District was known even in 1980 as one of the richest mineral districts in the…

U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, is seen in this 2021 Empire file photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire file)

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Alaska Voices: Project American leadership and resources to defend global democracy

We need to end our reliance on foreign fossil fuels TODAY.

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for March 3, 2022.

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Stop House Bill 52

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Point of View: Nominate volunteers for First Lady’s award

Volunteerism is a pillar of Alaska culture.

Larry Smith

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Point of View: New book looks at tribal sovereignty in Alaska

Tribal Sovereignty In Alaska: How It Happened, What It Means,” a new book by eminent Native affairs historian…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Feb. 24, 2022.

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Point of View: Don’t close the door on new breweries in Alaska

Earlier this month, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 9, a bill that would substantially change the way…