Glacier Peak on track to longer have glaciers, thanks to climate change. This, and other news from across the #Cascadia bioregion: cascadia-journal.ghost.io/cascadia-tod...

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

What happens next is up to all of us - leaders and ordinary citizens alike. In responding to this horrific violence, the most important categories aren't left and right, they are about helping versus hurting. We should heed and amplify the voices who are helping.

The Hyundai arrests “could significantly impact future direct investment in the U.S.,” said South Korea’s President. South Korean companies “can’t help hesitating a lot” about making new investments .. if their workers are liable to end up in detention ..” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/opinion/sout...

“Political favoritism was creeping into MRAK’s reporting and causing concern among our readers, period,” says Jon Faulkner. This is the biggest shock since Capt. Renault discovered gambling at Rick’s place in Casablanca.

Someone is lying. Jon Faulkner says he never ordered Suzanne Downing to kill a story about Treg Taylor.

Cult expert Diane Benscoter on key indicators of a cult group: --All or nothing world view. You’re asked to believe answers unquestioningly and told not to seek an alternative. --There’s a clear us and them. --The leader is all-knowing. --Circular logic. blog.ted.com/qa_with_dian...

This is such a good overview of (a) how to use Bluesky features specifically and (b) how to use Bluesky in a way that's good for you. I love the less-toxic vibe here – it reminds me a bit of Twitter circa 2008 when it was mostly cool nerds making friends about stuff.

The late Lewis Shapiro, a sea-ice expert at the Geophysical Institute at UAF, covered a lot of ground during his 90 years, including bringing clean water to villages in Ghana.

Suzanne Downing spreads the lie that the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk belongs to the Democratic Socialists of America.

Sure there are some people who do this, but Suzanne Downing is lying that “we’ve seen a lot of this in Alaska.”

Spreading a lie.

Suzanne Downing is always sure of herself. No need to wait for the facts.

Suzanne Downing still spreading lies and half-truths, trying to excuse herself and hide behind the word “reportedly.”

Nick the Third blames Charlie Kirk’s killing on “the left.” Perhaps Nick the Third should listen to himself.

If I don't see multiple ~media reporters~ columns about the extraordinarily irresponsible Wall Street Journal report from yesterday morning — and their extensive promotion of that inflammatory report — you all should just pack up and go home.

NEW: The messages on the bullets are from a video game called Helldivers2. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-the-me...

The words from Gov Cox of Utah are the words they should be coming from the president of the United States. Will the media hold him, and people like Nancy Mace accountable for their false accusations?

As facts emerge about the background and persuasions of Charlie Kirk’s killer, we should be reminded that responsible people wait for facts to emerge…not instantly attempt to incite violence against “the radical left.”

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We need political leaders in Alaska who try to think a bit about what they say before they announce what they believe.

Well into our 2nd term with Gov Dunleavy (R), #Alaska is dead last out of 50 states in terms of its economy, per CNBC below. I was amazed that Dunleavy was actually re-elected after his 1st horrid term with a 41% cut to state colleges & illegal loyalty oaths. www.cnbc.com/2025/07/12/1...

"The excessive military spending, and in many cases just grossly wasteful military spending, has not improved the quality of life for the vast majority of people in this country." -- US Rep. Jim McGovern on why he opposed the rush by House GOP to authorize $892.6 billion in new Pentagon spending

Murkowski, Sullivan defend blocking vote on full Epstein disclosure, claiming Trump’s AG should issue a report instead "Sullivan, who is running for reelection ..." www.dermotcole.com/reportingfro...

What does Dunleavy know about the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics? Nothing.

In Canada’s North, the U.S. now ranks as the top Arctic threat "The authors describe these figures as preliminary, but the topline numbers suggest northern residents view risks through a pragmatic lens shaped by geography and policy." www.arctictoday.com/in-canadas-n...

Company launches plan to refloat, salvage grounded ship in Northwest Passage "There is flooding in “multiple” ballast tanks but none in the ship’s fuel tanks or cargo hold, an update issued Thursday by the coast guard said." nunatsiaq.com/stories/arti... #Arctic #BestGetOnIt #WinterIsComing

I appreciate his inclusive comments about political violence. The malignancy in the WH was, as usual, just blaming the left and fueling hate and conflict.

Nobody has ever told on himself more only to have so many people pretend they didn’t hear it.

normal FBI informant things

New in PN: It's time for Democrats to show some spine "The good news for Democrats is that they have won battles over government shutdowns before. All that’s necessary is for them to define the stakes and stick to their guns, and this is something even Schumer and company should be able to do."

Hot off the digital press: Alaska’s Changing Environment 2.0 is now online! Focused on observations and impacts to Alaskans. From warming air & ocean, ice & snow to salmon & berries. Please check it out. #akwx #Alaska #Climate #ClimateChange @climatologist49.bsky.social uaf-accap.org/alaskas-chan...

Alaska has an incredibly precarious food supply chain and it's facing a pretty grim future thanks to the Trump admin.

Now we just need Alaska to come on board. @dailykos.com www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Trump could order Japan to pay for Alaska gas pipeline, Trump commerce secretary claims "Ordering the gas pipeline into existence with someone else’s money is like Trump ordering Mexico to pay for the wall." www.dermotcole.com/reportingfro...

www.dermotcole.com/reportingfro... #alaska

@jenrubin.bsky.social Failing to recognize the War Department scam and bizarrely claiming it as a serious idea, @washingtonpost.com is dying in the daylight and bringing shame to newspapers everywhere.

the survivors who elevated the one issue that has rocked Trump and his MAGA cultists, condemned Trump for the cover-up, and denounced justice system that enables the rich and powerful predators to remain anonymous show unimaginable bravery and self-sacrifice. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

www.dermotcole.com/reportingfro... #alaskanews

@washingtonpost.com editorial about the Trump culture war depart. sets a new standard for ass kissing in the ass kissing capital. No euphemism required.

70 “possible” non-citizens tried to vote over 10 years. How many voted? The story should say the numbers are no more than guesses, based on unreliable data. alaskabeacon.com/2025/09/05/r...

Yesterday on Juneau Afternoon, retired politician Jim Duncan discussed his new book, “Making Sausage.” The Juneau Commission on Aging and the Juneau Public Libraries also shared updates on upcoming programs and events. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7.

Mat-Su Borough ordered to repay $5.8 million in federal grants used for failed ferry project, reports Amy Bushatz for @matsusentinel.bsky.social via @alaskabeacon.com

Western press: US, Taiwanese defense officials met in Alaska last week, official says www.reuters.com/world/china/... Russian press: Secret US-Taiwan talks in Alaska revealed lenta.ru/news/2025/09... #Alaska