The main criticism surrounding the commercialization of the North Slope gas reserves is that the state would never find investors. Many also believed that if… Continue reading
The results of a recent poll commissioned by First Things First Alaska Foundation in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) focused attention… Continue reading
The flashing neon lights and bright signs of payday lenders offering short-term loans at more than 400 percent interest have become a fixture in towns… Continue reading
Fifteen years ago when I researched and wrote the book “King of Fish: The Thousand Year Run of Salmon,” I spent a lot of time… Continue reading
Incumbent politicians have a lot of advantages in campaigns. They have a network of donors to call on for support. They have an in with… Continue reading
Since 1953 the Alaska Chamber has been the voice of Alaska business large and small across Alaska with a mission to promote Alaska as a… Continue reading
Correction: An earlier version of this opinion piece misspelled Hecla on multiple references. This piece has now been updated to reflect that change. Lawyers like… Continue reading
On a Thursday night in March, several legislators and friends threw a party at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Like many events at the… Continue reading
On March 12, 1968, Alaska forever changed. That was the day a team of geologists, engineers and drillers confirmed the Prudhoe Bay oil field. The… Continue reading
On Tuesday, March 13, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) determined they now have the information necessary to complete their analysis and publish a schedule… Continue reading
Recreational fishing is one of America’s great pastimes and a way of life for many Alaska families. Alaska’s 40,544 miles of coastline represents 40 percent… Continue reading
On Tuesday night, March 27, the Board of Education voted to approve a budget that will create, according to district administration, some classes of 40… Continue reading
We love our Permanent Fund Dividends! But as a shareholder you should know that there’s trouble brewing in the Alaska Permanent Fund. Other large investment… Continue reading
Alaska has always been the First Frontier when it comes to the post-WWII nuclear standoff because of its proximity to Russia. In the 1950s, intercontinental… Continue reading
I have followed the Wearable Art “cultural appropriation” controversy with interest. One striking thing is the gulf between public opinion expressed in the Empire and… Continue reading
Future economic development in Alaska relies on outside customers — Alaska’s resources are so vast that their market is worldwide. We should celebrate being an… Continue reading
Alaskans are fond of reminding outsiders that “Alaska is different.” Our vast geography, strategic location, diverse communities, abundant natural resources and relative youth compared to… Continue reading
We have a system of government characterized by the principles of “By the People, For the People.” These were revolutionary ideas in the 1700s. Citizens,… Continue reading
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $19.7 billion for 2017. And the year ended with a huge cut in the corporate tax rate. You’d never know… Continue reading
The Alaska Division of Elections recently certified a controversial ballot initiative that has many people concerned about its potential consequences. The initiative, sponsored by the… Continue reading
