FEATURES Fuel Alaska's Future: Renewable Energy Policies
part two by Brian Yanity Some renewable enerby policies that Alaskans should know about for the longer term: renewable portfolio standards, carbon taxes, greenhouse gas emissions standards, and renewable energy funds.
Getting the Message Across
by Jeanne Olson The theft of my yard sign protesting the White House's bumbling and deception inspired me to new heights for getting my point across to the world.
Irreverent, Independent, and Fun! The Fourth of July in Ester
by D. Helfferich A partial list of parade participants and prizewinners, and photos from Sheryl Maree Reily and Nicole Stellon O'Donnell. See Sheryl's photos from last year, too.
The Lake Minchumina Postal Crisis
by cartoon reporter Dan Darrow Our ballsy (or perhaps uppity) cartoon reporter was on the scene to ask Bob Churchill (a.ka. the Terminator) the pertinent question: 'Will his recommendations be made public or will reporters have to go the Freedom of Information Act route to find out the truth?'
The Long View: the Alaska Syndicate
by Ross Coen Are Stevens pere et fils the next to be ensnared? Corruption has a long history in Alaska, largely due to the temptations provided by our state's vast stores of natural resources--or more precisely, their immense monetary worth.
The Missionary Position on More Answers
opinion by Neal Matson Getting baptized, and how I know which way is the right way.
Outpost Agriculture: Maid in Alaska?
by Philip A. Loring Barring the proverbial Act of God, Matanuksa Maid's days appear to be numbered.
Take Five
Live Free or Die, part 5
by Hannah Hill The 5th amendments to the Constitution has several parts: the right to a grand jury, no double jeopardy (sort of), the right not to incriminate oneself, the right to due process, and the right to just compensation in case of government taking of property for public use. In this first article on the Fifth, the author discusses grand juries and the Double Jeopardy Clause.
We've Got Big Bays!
by D. Helfferich At long last, the cash has come in for the Ester Volunteer Fire Department expansion!
Where Do You Live?
by Jeffrey A. Rogers You'd think this was a simple question with a simple answer, wouldn't you? But no. It depends on if you mean the old house, or the new house, or perhaps it's the old-old house, or maybe the old-new house. Or was it the other way around?
| 
