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Alaska North Slope group sues Biden administration over oil-development limits
A coalition of North Slope local and regional governments, tribal governments and Native corporations has sued to overturn new environmental protections in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The lawsuit, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Anchorage by the organization Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, claims that the rule...
Letter: A future for crude oil
Since crude oil was first discovered, its markets have evolved and been driven by for-profit interests. So, what would be the “highest and best use” of crude oil? Surely not commuting and maybe not even thundering through the sky at almost the speed of sound, considering there are other fuels and power sources now available. There are numerous other synthetic things manufactured by the petrochemical industries, but most of those are also most profitable as single-use throwaway products and some, from dangerous chemicals and plastic bits and pieces, are coming back to haunt all life on Earth.
Letter: Debate reaction
I watched the first presidential debate Thursday evening. It was not the debate I expected to see, as I saw an honorable man suffering with a cold and I saw a former President spewing lies. I am still with the honorable man. — Michael L. Mott. Eagle River. Have something...
Letter: Public bathroom politics
Before the mayoral election, I predicted that if Suzanne LaFrance won, those $500,000 bathrooms would be built. Sure enough, they will be. The voters clearly said “no” to the bathrooms. Despite the excuses by the Assembly supporters saying voters were turned off by the name, they were mad that this dumb idea was even brought up. It was clear the plan was to spend an outrageous $500,000 each for these units.
Letter: Eradicate dandelions
In his perennial tongue-lashing, Jeff Lowenfels published his annual diatribe enjoining efforts to eradicate dandelions from lawns. He urges everyoneto accept whatever kind of plant grows in the area reserved for a lawn, thus redefining the word “lawn.”. The Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary defines a “lawn” as “ground covered with...
Letter: Bicycle lanes
Yesterday I finally saw someone on a bike using our new bicycle lanes downtown. I drive through the downtown area affected several times a day and have not seen a single person on a bike. I did see a lot of traffic disruption and everything moving more slowly. Of course, the one biker I finally saw was also crossing carlanesillegally. These bike lanes were a bad idea.
Letter: On the candidates
I’d rather vote for someone with a speech impediment than a moral impediment. Have something on your mind? Send to letters@adn.com or click here to submit via any web browser. Letters under 200 words have the best chance of being published. Writers should disclose any personal or professional connections with the subjects of their letters. Letters are edited for accuracy, clarity and length.
Letter: Beautiful blooms
One of the glories of summer is the blooming of cow parsnip. The tall white flower heads display themselves along the roads everywhere around town, but the outside of the Minnesota-O’Malley curve, west of C Street, is particularly magnificent. In Anchorage, we are fortunate to live in natural beauty.
Letter: Presidential debate
Did I watch the presidential debate on Thursday night? No. Did I need to? Also no. One candidate is a little older, and maybe not as exciting or revolutionary as he could be. The other candidate is a convicted felon, sexual predator, liar and, most importantly, would plunge our country into a fascist hellscape.Whatever you think of President Joe Biden, Donald Trump will be worse. Worse for the United States, worse for Alaska, worse for anyone but Trump. So this November, make sure to vote for President Biden. If you don’t, it may be the last time you get to vote.
A violent season — Part 5
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The jury in the Jim Bush murder trial would soon have a decision to make. Bush did not deny killing Jack Griffiths in October 1961, but he claimed to have had no choice in order to protect himself. Conflict. After the Oct. 8, 1961, confrontation between Soldotna...
Wasilla's annual 4th of July parade featuring new route
WASILLA — The City of Wasilla's annual Fourth of July Parade will feature a new route this year. According to Wasilla Museum and Visitor Center curator Bethany Buckingham, the new route is designed to help with the overall flow of the parade and float staging.
Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mr. Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell transitioned to his eternal resting place on May 4, 2024, peacefully at home, in Anchorage, Alaska. He called Alaska home for over 32 years. Ceylon, also known as “Mitch,” was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Ceylon was born in Suffolk, Virginia on August 27, 1948 to his parents James and Theresa Mitchell. He was one of ten siblings, 4 brothers and 6 sisters. Ceylon is preceded in death by his father, James A. Mitchell, from Ivor, VA, his mother, Theresa E. Mitchell, from Nansemond County, Suffolk, VA, and his sister Beulah Robinson, New Jersey.
‘It’s a clear win for Anchorage’: Outgoing mayor reacts to decision allowing bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places, overturning a California appeals court ruling that found such laws amount to cruel and unusual punishment when shelter space is lacking. In Anchorage it has been used as a reason why large, often dangerous, homeless camps have been allowed to thrive.
Ted Stevens Young Alaskan Artist Award Recital 2024 Comes to Alaska PAC
Ted Stevens Young Alaskan Artist Award Recital 2024 comes to Alaska PAC this month. The performance is on Thursday, Jul 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM at UAA Recital Hall. Luke Honeck is an Alaskan performer, music educator, and composer who is well-known to local music and theatre audiences. Praised as a “charismatic tenor,” Luke has recently appeared to great acclaim in two Anchorage Opera productions: as Nemorino in Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore and as Devon in the U.S. premiere of Missing by Brian Current. Luke also performs frequently with Alaska Chamber Singers, most recently as soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Grand Mass in C minor, and Bach’s B minor Mass. A graduate of West Anchorage High School, Luke holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and is a recipient of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Encouragement Award. This fall, Luke will attend the Eastman School of Music to pursue his master’s degree in vocal performance.
Rob McKinney parts ways effective immediately as CEO of New Pacific Airways and Ravn Alaska
Rob McKinney, CEO of New Pacific Airways and Ravn Alaska, today announced that he has parted ways with the airline group. The departure comes as he does not share the forward vision of the ownership and Chairman. “It has been an amazing journey to be part of the resurrection of...
25 Best Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a beautiful vacation destination, offering stunning views, great museums, coffee shops diverse cultural attractions and unique wildlife. Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a longer vacation, this stunning city is a must-visit at least once in your life. Anchorage, AK Weekend Itinerary:. Plan:. Seattle to...
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