Guest Commentary
Dermot Cole: Dunleavy bill on Russian ‘profiteering’ by financial companies is a slapdash campaign...
Dermot Cole writes: A new bill by Gov. Mike Dunleavy might appear to be an honest expression of indignation about private companies attempting to earn a profit in Russia despite the unprovoked attack on Ukraine. But closer inspection shows that Senate Bill 235 is little more than a slapdash campaign ad, printed and promoted at state expense.
Commentary: Revisiting Ambler decision contradicts White House clean energy targets
Corri Feige of the Alaska DNR writes: Alaska needs infrastructure and it makes sense to place that infrastructure where it will enable job creation and economic growth for the state.
The Catch: I Remember
This poem and photo were originally published in the “Tracks” themed Winter 2022 edition of The Catch, Cordova’s literary & arts quarterly publication.
$12K donated to Cordova Volunteer Fire Department
On Feb. 3, AC Value Center Manager Robbie Gilmour presented Fire Chief Michael Hicks and Engine 3 Captain Stephen Phillips with a donation check in the amount $12,009.49.
Guest Commentary: 10 reasons to become a substitute teacher
Cathy Pegau writes: We moved to Cordova in June 2007. In August, when I registered the kids for school, I was asked if I’d be interested in working as a substitute. I said sure, but thought little of it as we settled into our new home. Before long, I received a phone call. Could I start work at the school ASAP? Like, within the next two days?
Commentary: Legislators will dig into sudden termination of Permanent Fund Director Angela Rodell
Tim Bradner writes: State legislators will be digging into the sudden termination of Permanent Fund director Angela Rodell with the House-Senate Budget and Audit Committee examining the matter.
Reporting for Alaska: Legislators must do more than write letters to Permanent Fund trustees
Dermot Cole writes: I must confess I didn not know about an old state law that requires the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee to conduct an “annual operational and performance evaluation of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation investments and investment programs.”
Better Business Bytes: BBB’s guide to returning holiday gifts
Now that the holidays are over, are you staring at a heap of well-intended gifts that just didn’t work out? You’re likely stuck with the scarf your aunt knitted for you, but most presents purchased online can be returned. How easily that happens, though, depends on your approach.
Community Health: Let’s ‘Kick the 19’, Cordova
Participants with “Kick the 19” will meet for 30 minutes to an hour one night a week to talk about successes and challenges, and for a weigh-in. The program is free and will be facilitated by me, Dr. Paul Gloe.
Reporting from Alaska: The kind of brother anyone would be lucky to have
Alaska journalist Dermot Cole reflects on grief and the holidays during his second Christmas without his twin brother, who he describes as a prankster and an angel.
