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Forget Alaska gas prices. Investigate beer and popcorn gouging.

The Concerned: After Alaska Senators finish looking into possible gas gouging in the state (again), they should turn their attention to other possible exploiters.Scott Woodham
July 13, 2012

The Concerned: Alaska should help cover Furie for Cook Inlet rig fine

Furie, formerly known as Escopeta Oil Co., was fined $15 million over Jones Act violations when shipping to Alaska a jack-up rig to drill for oil and gas in Cook Inlet. Since the state enticed the company with millions of dollars, shouldn't it also help cover the fine?Scott Woodham
June 23, 2012

The Concerned: Feds ruined Stevens' career and cost Alaska a bundle

Now that it's known the U.S. Justice Department botched its case against the late Sen. Ted Stevens, should Alaska sue the Feds for damages -- all that federal money Uncle Ted might have brought home had he not lost his re-election due to prosecutorial misconduct?Scott Woodham
June 10, 2012

Who's really to blame for failed U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller's meltdown?

Even as Joe Miller denies his role in Alaska's Republican regime change, he's spending tens of thousands to back up leftover denials from his failed Senate campaign. Where does it end?Scott Woodham
May 17, 2012

Concerned: Dear Japan, we Alaskans still love you -- even as our No. 2 partner

Dropping to No. 2 as a trade partner might not be such a bad thing for Japan. Contrary to popular opinion, Alaska can be a little cautious, coy even, when it comes to selling natural gas. Scott Woodham
May 11, 2012

Bristol Palin knocks President Obama for support of same-sex marriage

Bristol Palin criticizes President Obama for listening to the younger generation's opinion about full marriage equality for same-sex couples.Scott Woodham
May 10, 2012

Don't let Pebble Fund grants slip away, Southwest Alaska

The Concerned worry that Pebble Fund grant money isn't making it to the people who need it most: opponents of the proposed mine.Scott Woodham
May 4, 2012

Eagles cost Unalaska an arm and a leg

Imagine massive, carnivorous, scavenging birds hanging around, as numerous as pigeons on the National Mall. The Concerned worry Unalaska will be bankrupt if it has to keep paying exorbitant permit fees to address its eagle problem.Scott Woodham
April 28, 2012

Anchorage's Westchester disc golf course closure was inevitable

Westchester Lagoon was Alaska's busiest disc golf course before the municipality closed it last week, but not because it was any awesome place to play. It was popular for lack of better alternatives, and city officials should have known they were headed for trouble.Scott Woodham
April 25, 2012

Anchorage disc golf course closure a bad idea

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Westchester Lagoon was Alaska's busiest disc golf course before the municipality closed it last week, but not because it was any awesome place to play. It was popular for lack of better alternatives, and city officials should have known they were headed for trouble.

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