The journalist and TV show host, who died Sunday at the age of 88, made his mark on our society. He fought for the underdog. He did it with style and grace and a wonderful sense of humor. He changed my life and the lives of so many others. Phil Donahue passed away Sunday night, […]
To the greater Alaska community, It may be summer here, but interest in the Arctic never stops. Last week, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosted the biennial Arctic Thunder Open House. If you’re one of the thousands who made it out, you got a look at what’s “behind the fence” and witnessed some of the military capabilities […]
In July of 1776, sweltering in the summer heat of Philadelphia, fifty-six men from thirteen different colonies boldly signed their names to a document giving birth to the noblest experiment in mankind’s history. Two hundred forty-eight years later, we celebrate the continuation of that experiment, enjoying the liberties and prosperity that followed that signing. While […]
Fairbanks, Alaska —Fairbanks Native Association and Tanana Chiefs Conference denounce the public racist behavior of an older man berating two Alaska Natives in a recent unprovoked tirade outside of the Fairbanks West Fred Meyer. Both Melissa Charlie, FNA executive director, and Brian Ridley, TCC chief and chair, denounce such behavior and are requesting appropriate […]