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We need Fur Rondy — even if things aren’t exactly normal Author: Heather Rhodes Published March 5 Share on Facebook Print article If I hear “things just look a little different” or “reimagined” one more time — well, nothing, because what are the alternatives? Options are scarce. We’re isolated right now. But the days are getting longer. And dare I make the anticipated but cliched correlation: Brighter days are ahead. We need Fur Rondy. Think about the even more extreme isolation nearly 90 years ago, pre-statehood, air transit and shipping, telecommunications technology...

Let’s restore respect to our House Author: Cathy Tilton Published March 5 Share on Facebook Print article We can be better. That much, I knew when I ran for reelection in the Alaska State Legislature. Last week, words spoken by a colleague of mine on the House floor reminded me of that. Since then, the representative has apologized for his objectification of a female House member. He says he did not intend to cause harm, and I believe him. Yet, the concession remains: We can be better. For this reason, a core principle of the caucus I lead, the Alaska House Republicans, has been to...

Print article It’s hard to process the daily drama of state and national news lately, with many readers becoming numb to all the “breaking news” vying for their attention. In spite of this cacophony of noise and distraction, a few stories still shake us from our stupor, like the Anchorage Daily News’ recent coverage of the Eagle River legislative townhall meeting, where certain Republican Party members called for the resignation of Rep. Kelly Merrick for the newly minted cardinal sin of “working with the other side,” exactly what we expect and demand of our congressional delegati...

A real plan to get Alaska’s economy back on track Author: Natasha Von Imhof Published March 4 Share on Facebook Print article The old political adage “never let a crisis go to waste” is apparently guiding Gov. Mike Dunleavy in his latest attempt to super-size the Permanent Fund dividend in the name of pandemic relief. Giving things away is a time-tested political tactic, but we need to look beyond the next election cycle and avoid making mistakes today that our children and grandchildren will be forced to pay for tomorrow. Three years ago, Gov. Dunleavy campaigned on giving every...

Government can regain Alaskans’ trust with real spending limits Author: Allen Hippler Published March 3 Share on Facebook Print article Trust in government is at an all-time low. Every year, the well-respected research firm Edelman Data & Intelligence surveys thousands of people across the world to measure attitudes about trust and credibility. Throughout its 21-year history, the report has revealed fascinating insights into which institutions are deemed credible and trustworthy. This year, business has emerged as the most trusted institution, replacing government. Business is the on...