Point of personal privilege.  Today we honor ourKen Stout, Retired USAF Lt Col, Retired Anchorage Assembly, Photo by Dave Harbour friend Ken Stout (NGP Photo-R), a great American veteran, a public servant, father and husband who acquitted himself well, and, like Paul of old, served Our Lord wherever he went, consistently.  This good and faithful servant made a difference, was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.  -dh

ADN by Tim Bradner (NGP Photo).Tim Bradner, Alternative Energy, former BP Lobbyist  Last week was energy week in Anchorage. There were two important conferences back to back. The first was the Alaska Energy Authority’s annual Rural Energy Conference.  

For gadget and technology buffs, cruising the two trade shows was sheer bliss. And I was struck by a sense of inspiration and even hope — in these meetings there might actually be solutions for small rural communities hit hard by diesel and heating oil costing up to $8 and $10 a gallon.