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Local Republicans hold district convention

District Chair, George Hall, said that 102 Republicans attended the convention for the newly defined House District 6…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Point of View: Running to protect the ‘second Permanent Fund’ — fish

Gara and Cook will protect fish of the Kenai Peninsula

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Point of View: Understanding House Bill 52

Imagine you own a very valuable piece of land. You agree to rent it. The renter subleases it…

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Point of View: Philanthropy and belonging in the time of COVID-19

In the era of COVID-19, we have all faced many changes and challenges that have confronted what it…

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Point of View: HB 52 steals a recreational jewel from state parks

Comment by Friday on House Bill 52.

Cal Schmidt.

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Point of View: Pigeon-holing and political prejudice

It’s time to drop party identifications.