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Point of View: Remembering the sacrifice of those who served
My two best buddies growing up were boys. These were the kids living closest to us along the…
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Point of View: Honoring the fallen on Memorial Day
When you walk the hollowed grounds of Arlington, Gettysburg, and Normandy, you see row upon row of marble…
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Point of View: Statewide sales tax just doesn’t make ‘horse sense’
Money for the dividend was meant to be sized after State government services obligations had been met
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Pay It Forward: The value of volunteers
If you show up at the Homer High School pool early in the morning or after school on…
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Point of View: Honoring the 69 peace officers who have died serving Alaskans
Alaska Peace Officer Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who have given their lives in the…
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Point of View: Don’t let the abundance of snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season
Last summer’s 590 wildfires burned more than 3.1 million acres in Alaska, about 41% of the total acreage…
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Point of View: Reflecting on a year of growth and resilience
A message from the superintendent
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Point of View: Homer’s harbor expansion fantasy
Back in 2008, the Army Corps of Engineers analyzed the cost/benefit of expanding our harbor, with resoundingly negative…
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Point of View: Tax talk should be paired with PFD pragmatism
Alaska is 30 years into state budget deficits, borrowing billions from savings to pay the bills.
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Point of View: Seafood Producers Cooperative responds to WFC ruling
“I want to convey our great disappointment…”
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Point of View: Big steps to strengthen child care system
Over the last month the Alaska Legislature and governor have taken important steps to strengthen child care. Improving…
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Point of view: Alaska has bright future if we keep oil taxes competitive
We have a bright future if we can keep Alaska competitive and continue to attract investment to our…
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Voices of the Peninsula: Theaters and pools are vital and need funding
We are the theater technicians and pool managers of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Typically, we operate…