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Happy birthday

Two great anniversaries to celebrate — 50 and 232

July 4, 2008

We should be celebrating a four-day holiday in Alaska.

Off the court

Top of the World tourney ends a good run

Published July 3, 2008

Energy funds

Mayor holds emergency money cards

Published July 2, 2008

Farewell, MAST

Interior will miss helicopter rescue specialists

Published July 1, 2008

Reliable knowledge should guide wildlife management decisions and policy

Howard Golden, Community Perspective

Published June 29, 2008

There has been much discussion in Alaska about the need for sound science in managing wildlife.

The state’s critical gas line choice — unite or divide?

Tony Knowles, Community Perspectives

Published June 29, 2008

I have had my share of Homer Simpson moments. It’s when you finally “get” what is painfully obvious to others and, with a slap to the forehead and an abrupt “D’oh,” you move on. That’s exactly what should happen now with the gasline legislation in special session.

Thompson center will bridge gaps

By KYONG HOLLEN

Published June 28, 2008

I remember the day very well. It was an average day in every way. But when my friend asked me if I had heard the news about Morris Thompson, that was when the normal day turned to one I will unfortunately never forget.

Experience dictates closer look at the city’s budget

Jerry Cleworth, Community Perspective

Published June 22, 2008

History is a good teacher if we learn from the lessons taught and heed the advice.

Meeting with Native elder leaves a lasting impression

Matthew Gilbert, Community Perspective

Published June 22, 2008

Last summer, I went to Kotzebue to testify before the Senate Climate Commission. I stayed a couple of weeks, and met a whole slew of Alaska Native leaders like Reggie Joule, Ian Erlich, Willie Hensley and Kaleb Penqowi; but none of them struck me with such honor as Gen. John Schaeffer Jr.