Jungle Primary>Ranked Choice Voting Alaska wannabes in the political minority have been the tail that wags the dog since before 1959 statehood. 1947 territory Alaskans voted to hold Blanket Primary Elections–where all candidates of all parties were listed in each race on the primary ballot Iike beauty contestants. Alaskans voted for personalities over philosophy or […]
A Legacy of North America’s Largest Mountain Some of us grew up knowing Mt. McKinley was the largest mountain in North America. It isn’t anymore; Mt. Denali is now the largest mountain in North America. So why was it named after the 25th President of the United States in the first place? According to an
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First published March 15, 2019. Mt Foraker, Mt. Hunter, Mt. Denali on the approach to Willow during fall. I look forward to winter all year long; it’s the time Alaskans discover our place in the universe. This winter is my 57th consecutive Alaskan winter and yet I only this year discovered the Willow Winter Carnival.
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Do we now Ignore the Hazards until no Veterans are Left to Tell? Some might be surprised to know that the image of Alaska as a pristine place with clean environment as far as the eye can see is a myth. In fact, the U.S. Military has made many hazardous dump sights around this state
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