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The strange case of the two Sullivans

How many "Dan Sullivans" does an election need? One would seem plenty, but Alaska is going to the polls with two "Dan Sullivans" on the ballot -- one the sitting Republican U.S. senator in a nip-and-tuck battle to save his seat, and the other a random guy whose only discernible purpose in ...

Unfit for office

As a resident of Delta County, I believe voters deserve candidates who demonstrate a proven standard of professional competence, trust, and accountability. In local politics, we have seen public perception shaped not by merit, but by coordinated attacks aimed at poisoning the well of public opinion against local officials like David Moyle, Robert Petersen, and Bob Barron—as well as private citizens like myself. When evaluating who is fit to represent us, track record matters. My own experience with Kelli VanGinhoven highlights valid questions about administrative reliability. On ...

Fill ’er up and pass the loan application

SAN FRANCISCO – If media interviews with voters are to be believed, some people – perhaps many – will cast their midterm votes based on the high price of gasoline. It’s one thing to read about high California gas prices, it’s another to fill up my 20-gallon rental car with regular ...

Endorsement for Hayse

I am writing to encourage the voters of Delta County to elect Andrew Hayse District Court Judge on November 3. I believe Andrew is the best candidate because he is an intelligent, genuine, caring man of integrity who has the experience that matters to jump in on day one. He has been in the courtroom as an assistant prosecutor, family court referee (handling family law cases just like a judge would), and district court magistrate. I especially like that he has always worked in the public service sector in his law career. His professional goal has always been to serve the public as a ...

Almanac for Oct. 28, 2026

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2026. There are 64 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. Also on this date: In 1636, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a legislative act establishing Harvard College. In 1858, Rowland Hussey Macy opened his first New York store at Sixth Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan. In 1919, Congress passed the Volstead Act, which provided the means for enforcement of a Prohibition-era ban on ...