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The Exxon Baton Rouge, smaller ship, attempts to off-load crude from the Exxon Valdez that ran aground in Prince William Sound, Valdez, Alaska, spilling over 270,000 barrels of crude oil, shown March 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Rob Stapleton)

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Point of View: Exxon Valdez oil spill brought out local heroes

When the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound 35 years ago, and the spilled oil spread…

Sarah Vance. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: Strengthening Alaska grand juries

Upholding constitutional intent for transparency and accountability

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Point of View: Some state lawmakers need to embrace reality, not PFD political theater

It was a polar-opposite week in the Legislature. While the Senate Finance Committee was reviewing honest numbers about…

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Empowering future educators: KPBSD students shine at state leadership conference

Last year, I was introduced to the Educators Rising program through my daughter’s Spanish teacher, Emanuella Prokryfki. The…

Claudia Haines

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Opinion: Drastic rise in syphilis requires statewide action

Several weeks ago, the ADN relayed an urgent recommendation from Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer.

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Point of View: Support and acknowledge the success of your neighbors

You might have seen them waving signs at WKFL Park, or in the offices of our legislators. You…

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Point of View: Millions needed for Alaska’s child care sector

Alaska is facing a crisis that demands your immediate attention: child care. It’s not a new problem, but…

The Sterling Highway at the top of Diamond Creek Recreation Area where proposed the underpass will be installed if confirmed by the Alaska Department of Transportation. Photo provided by Homer Trails Alliance.

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Point of View: It’s high time for Homer to implement the Diamond Creek pedestrian underpass

The Diamond Creek Recreation Area is comprised of 273 acres of City of Homer-owned property within the Diamond…

Sarah Vance (Photo provided)

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Point of View: A moment of agony for Sarah Vance, and for Homer

Whether your politics run liberal or conservative, it was hard not to feel compassion for Sarah Vance when…

Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, gathers with other senators and families as they prepare for the opening of the Alaska’s 31st Legislative Session on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Help Alaskan grandparents be with their grandkids!

As Alaskans struggle to fully recover from COVID, now is not the time to take more resources from…

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Point of View: Steps for a healthy heart

February is American Heart Month, a time to recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death…

Alaska Council of School Administrators logo. Photo provided.

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Op-Ed: The K-12 Fiscal Cliff: Who is Responsible? Everyone!

Infrastructure takes many forms, from roads and buildings to the human infrastructure that enables our systems to function.…

The former Lighthouse Village property, now owned by Doyon Inc. and the proposed site for the construction of a large hotel complex, is photographed on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Point of View: Doyon needs a new perspective

They could take this gem of a location and turn it into a profitable first-class birding mecca