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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…

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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…

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

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Point of View: To ensure high-quality learning, we must support educators

An open letter to the Kenai Peninsula families,

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League of Women Voters of Alaska: Join us in calling for campaign finance limits

Dear People of Alaska,

Promise garden flowers are assembled for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Opinion: Let’s keep momentum in the fight against Alzheimer’s

It’s time to reauthorize these bills to keep up our momentum in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and…

Rachel Lord. (Photo courtesy Rachel Lord)

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City council member update on port and harbor plans

For nearly a decade, the community has looked at possibilities for an expanded harbor basin. While Homer Harbor…

Dr. Sarah Spencer. (Photo by Maureen Todd and courtesy of Dr. Sarah Spencer)

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Opinion: Alaskans needs better access to addiction treatment. Telehealth can help.

I have witnessed firsthand the struggles patients face in accessing addiction care

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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Point of View: Need for accounting and legislative oversight of the permanent fund

The governor or Legislature or both need to conduct an audit format available to the public or engage…