Commentary: Join me at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
When I think of Alaska, two words immediately come to mind: innovation, and energy. Alaskans are by necessity often creative problem solvers, with a...
Commentary: Alaska political news coverage stands to improve, thanks to new nonprofit enterprise
Political news coverage in Alaska stands to improve with the opening of an Alaska branch of States Newsroom this month.I say this with confidence...
Commentary: It’s time for a UN peacekeeping force in Ukraine
"Unless and until the U.N. honors its foundational responsibility of ensuring peace, in action and not just in word, Putin’s aggression will almost certainly continue."
Murkowski: Honoring the fallen – and caring for veterans
On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have served and given their lives for our nation. These Americans deserve our utmost respect and admiration, today and every day.
New science center: An investment in the future
Katrina Hoffman writes: Today, we’re launching the next era of Science Center work. Our new campus is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will stimulate our regional economy and enable the work that will continue to advance our region’s resilience. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Think globally, act locally.” The incredible ecosystems you’re surrounded by right now are globally relevant. And that means that what happens locally matters.
Koplin backs Murkowski in upcoming Senate race
As former mayor of Cordova, I once said the toughest part is getting everyone to “pull in the same direction.” This month, I got to spend time with an individual who has demonstrated her effectiveness and proven to have what it takes to get folks pulling in not only the same direction, but Alaska’s direction.
Commetary: Our ancestors survived against all odds, we owe it to them to vote
Many people don’t know that Native Americans didn’t have the right to vote in federal elections until we were granted U.S. citizenship in 1924 and that it wasn’t until the 1960s that the last state granted us the right to vote in state elections. This is the sad and ironic truth — even though Indigenous communities in North America are some of the oldest democracies in the world.
Alaska can’t afford to tread water on bycatch
Alaska is a fishing state. That includes traditional subsistence harvesters, sport and personal use anglers, and commercial fishing families who drive coastal economies. The ocean and its bounty are woven into the DNA of Alaskans – we rely on it as a foundation of community and culture. Fish runs and resource abundance are a bellwether for our economic, social, and environmental health.
Commentary: CRRC expands Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute in Chugach Region
Over the past three years CRRC has been actively expanding our internal capacity by creating new programs and ramping up the ones already in place. CRRC’s Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute (APMI) does most of our monitoring work, conducting ocean acidification research, harmful algal bloom water quality research, and leading mariculture research and development for the State of Alaska and Pacific Northwest.
Get out and vote to use your voice
As an Alaskan, I’m proud each time I do my civic duty and exercise my right to vote. My power as an American citizen...
