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Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Oct. 28, 2021.

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Letters to the Editor

Spaghetti Feed volunteer needed

Homer Foundation

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Point of View: Kevin Bell Arena shows generosity breeds generosity

Homer Hockey Association volunteers share stories of helping at the Kevin Bell Arena.

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Oct. 21, 2021.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Tillion was a visionary public servant

Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink. (Photo provided)

Opinion

Point of View: Immunize when you winterize

An annual flu shot plus the COVID-19 vaccine protects Alaskans and our health care system, too.

Claudia Haines

Opinion

Point of View: Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October

Pink flags show support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Oct. 14, 2021.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Foundation support for Pier One appreciated

Les Gara, who represented Anchorage in the Alaska House of Representatives from 2003-2018, is running as a Democrat to unseat Gov. Mike Dunleavy in the 2022 general election. He told the Empire in an interview he wanted to ensure oppportunities were available in Alaska in the future. (Courtesy photo / Les Gara)

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Point of View: We can still work together to end COVID-19

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, I assumed we would come together to fight this battle as a team.…

Larry Persily

Opinion

Opinion: Revenues should be determined before more PFD spending

The governor believes the dividend drives the entire calculation. Sadly, he has it backwards

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Oct. 7, 2021.

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Letters to the Editor

Freight alternative

Ronnie Leach. (Photo provided)

Opinion

Point of View: For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, #weareresilient

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and this year it is important to remind ourselves that we live…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Sept. 30, 2021.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Dogs in public places

Peter Zuyus

Opinion

Point of View: Seniors appreciate vaccination efforts

Seniors of Alaska has had the pleasure to work with Dr. Anne Zink and caring Alaska legislators statewide…

Steve Hughes. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: We are all victims of COVID-19

This week Alaska claimed the nation’s top spot for the most positive cases per capita from COVID-19. More…