Ken Miller
@akskierken.bsky.social
Alaskan. Not skiing enough.
Husband and father, army veteran, licensed handyman. Trying to live gently on Native land in the lower Tanana Valley.
Cis. He/him/his.
Deutsch & русский
#AlaskaSky #FairbanksSky
@akskierken.89 on Signal
Husband and father, army veteran, licensed handyman. Trying to live gently on Native land in the lower Tanana Valley.
Cis. He/him/his.
Deutsch & русский
#AlaskaSky #FairbanksSky
@akskierken.89 on Signal
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Ken Miller
@akskierken.bsky.social
· Dec 24
As important and gratifying as it is to holler at the opposition when the get stuff wrong, it’s even more important to hold our own to account.
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Today's #SundayStory...
What exactly is a "banana republic"?
Coined in 1901 by author O. Henry stemming from his time in Honduras, the term "banana republic" has its actually origins in 1870 Central and South America. 1/🧵
What exactly is a "banana republic"?
Coined in 1901 by author O. Henry stemming from his time in Honduras, the term "banana republic" has its actually origins in 1870 Central and South America. 1/🧵
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Today's #SundayStory...
What exactly is a "banana republic"?
Coined in 1901 by author O. Henry stemming from his time in Honduras, the term "banana republic" has its actually origins in 1870 Central and South America. 1/🧵
What exactly is a "banana republic"?
Coined in 1901 by author O. Henry stemming from his time in Honduras, the term "banana republic" has its actually origins in 1870 Central and South America. 1/🧵
I’m glad I live in a country where you’re allowed to play praise music in your own private business.
I’m also glad I live in a city where most businesses choose not to.
I’m also glad I live in a city where most businesses choose not to.
December 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’m glad I live in a country where you’re allowed to play praise music in your own private business.
I’m also glad I live in a city where most businesses choose not to.
I’m also glad I live in a city where most businesses choose not to.
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Fairbanks-land is at that point where most personal weather stations stop reporting temperatures (either not at all or stuck at -40F). But still getting obs from the much milder hills. 🙂 #akwx #weather @leahwrenn.bsky.social @akchikky.bsky.social @bikewritedave.bsky.social @akskierken.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Fairbanks-land is at that point where most personal weather stations stop reporting temperatures (either not at all or stuck at -40F). But still getting obs from the much milder hills. 🙂 #akwx #weather @leahwrenn.bsky.social @akchikky.bsky.social @bikewritedave.bsky.social @akskierken.bsky.social
I love this time between holidays, when time isn’t real.
Easter always comes way too soon after Christmas, though.
Easter always comes way too soon after Christmas, though.
December 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I love this time between holidays, when time isn’t real.
Easter always comes way too soon after Christmas, though.
Easter always comes way too soon after Christmas, though.
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Chris Garten from Indiana should come on up to North Pole, Alaska, and introduce himself some day.
You posted an AI image of you throwing Santa around. FAFO.
I’d be happy to show him what I learned as a bouncer, while I was completing my Masters degree, in New York City.
Merry Christmas :-)}
You posted an AI image of you throwing Santa around. FAFO.
I’d be happy to show him what I learned as a bouncer, while I was completing my Masters degree, in New York City.
Merry Christmas :-)}
December 26, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Chris Garten from Indiana should come on up to North Pole, Alaska, and introduce himself some day.
You posted an AI image of you throwing Santa around. FAFO.
I’d be happy to show him what I learned as a bouncer, while I was completing my Masters degree, in New York City.
Merry Christmas :-)}
You posted an AI image of you throwing Santa around. FAFO.
I’d be happy to show him what I learned as a bouncer, while I was completing my Masters degree, in New York City.
Merry Christmas :-)}
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Some of the most intense and vivid light pillars I've seen on the south side of Fairbanks tonight! I took a few more photos: photos.lwpetersen.com/Recent-Photos
#alaska #lightpillar #atmosphericoptics #fairbanks #nightsky
#alaska #lightpillar #atmosphericoptics #fairbanks #nightsky
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Some of the most intense and vivid light pillars I've seen on the south side of Fairbanks tonight! I took a few more photos: photos.lwpetersen.com/Recent-Photos
#alaska #lightpillar #atmosphericoptics #fairbanks #nightsky
#alaska #lightpillar #atmosphericoptics #fairbanks #nightsky
December 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The Fairbanks City Council will now read a land acknowledgement at the beginning of every meeting, per a newly adopted ordinance, which passed 4-3.
Really good testimony from local native leaders and others.
Really good testimony from local native leaders and others.
December 16, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The Fairbanks City Council will now read a land acknowledgement at the beginning of every meeting, per a newly adopted ordinance, which passed 4-3.
Really good testimony from local native leaders and others.
Really good testimony from local native leaders and others.
Harrold Semaken is selling ulus at Morris Thompson today.
December 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Harrold Semaken is selling ulus at Morris Thompson today.
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"Pacheco captured a rare POV video of this successful 1:1 partner crevasse rescue and later posted it on Instagram @pmannyy. After Pacheco shared his video with the Accidents team, we created a blow-by-blow analysis video with IFMGA/AMGA guide Jason Antin."
americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12...
americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12...
The Prescription—Crevasse Fall — American Alpine Club
This month, we feature an accident that occurred in 2025 on Mt. Baker’s Squak Glacier, on the peak’s southern facet. On May 23, Daton Nestlebush fell into a crevasse while on a snowboard descent. His ...
americanalpineclub.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"Pacheco captured a rare POV video of this successful 1:1 partner crevasse rescue and later posted it on Instagram @pmannyy. After Pacheco shared his video with the Accidents team, we created a blow-by-blow analysis video with IFMGA/AMGA guide Jason Antin."
americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12...
americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12...
Chena Tool Library Fundraiser
December 13th 6-9 PM
At Ursa Major Distilling
FEATURING
The whiskey wish
WITH TED
Chain saw
AND THE FINE
Рамісл
no cover donate what you can
December 13th 6-9 PM
At Ursa Major Distilling
FEATURING
The whiskey wish
WITH TED
Chain saw
AND THE FINE
Рамісл
no cover donate what you can
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Chena Tool Library Fundraiser
December 13th 6-9 PM
At Ursa Major Distilling
FEATURING
The whiskey wish
WITH TED
Chain saw
AND THE FINE
Рамісл
no cover donate what you can
December 13th 6-9 PM
At Ursa Major Distilling
FEATURING
The whiskey wish
WITH TED
Chain saw
AND THE FINE
Рамісл
no cover donate what you can
Matt Claman meet and greet in Fairbanks today
December 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Matt Claman meet and greet in Fairbanks today
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This was 8 days short of *exactly* three months ago.
Weird how these "The Democrats are too far left!" things from a well-funded group you've never previously heard of drop almost literally quarterly, as predictably as the tides, right before nonprofits have to justify their existence in writing.
Weird how these "The Democrats are too far left!" things from a well-funded group you've never previously heard of drop almost literally quarterly, as predictably as the tides, right before nonprofits have to justify their existence in writing.
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This was 8 days short of *exactly* three months ago.
Weird how these "The Democrats are too far left!" things from a well-funded group you've never previously heard of drop almost literally quarterly, as predictably as the tides, right before nonprofits have to justify their existence in writing.
Weird how these "The Democrats are too far left!" things from a well-funded group you've never previously heard of drop almost literally quarterly, as predictably as the tides, right before nonprofits have to justify their existence in writing.
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A federal judge blocked President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles and ordered the troops returned to the control of the state’s governor, a court filing showed reut.rs/4iQIRGa
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles and ordered the troops returned to the control of the state’s governor, a court filing showed reut.rs/4iQIRGa
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I need everyone that can get to Union Station at around 11 am this morning being to show up!! This is how you can thank me! Be peaceful and document!
The 1st amendment is first for a reason.
www.fox5dc.com/news/us-park...
The 1st amendment is first for a reason.
www.fox5dc.com/news/us-park...
US Park Police says anti-Trump protestors must leave Union Station despite having permit
Organizers who have set up outside of Union Station to protest the Trump administration are reportedly being told by the U.S. Park Police that they have to vacate the area within 24 hours, despite sec...
www.fox5dc.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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It’s true. We are tough. And manly. Well, sorta manly. I split my own wood, the calluses on my hands from splitting wwoodare annoying, that’s gotta count, right?
a man in a blue shirt is holding a large log and a shovel
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is holding a large log and a shovel
media.tenor.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
It’s true. We are tough. And manly. Well, sorta manly. I split my own wood, the calluses on my hands from splitting wwoodare annoying, that’s gotta count, right?
It’s true. We are tough. And manly. Well, sorta manly. I wear Carhartt pants, that’s gotta count, right?
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It’s true. We are tough. And manly. Well, sorta manly. I wear Carhartt pants, that’s gotta count, right?
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I did not feel the earthquake because I was busy shooting velociraptors…
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I did not feel the earthquake because I was busy shooting velociraptors…
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I'm not sure it's in the self interest of America's tech bro billionaires to suggest that we bring back public executions to punish the most destructive people in our society.
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I'm not sure it's in the self interest of America's tech bro billionaires to suggest that we bring back public executions to punish the most destructive people in our society.
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When a car came skidding out of control towards them, a group of JBER Army soldiers sprang into action on the Glenn Highway. STORY 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2y2jmcj3
December 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
When a car came skidding out of control towards them, a group of JBER Army soldiers sprang into action on the Glenn Highway. STORY 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2y2jmcj3
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Author and pilot Colleen Mondor’s email newsletter Probable Cause, launched last year, covers a range of aviation-related subjects, with accidents a particular focus.
Author and pilot Colleen Mondor continues to shine a light on Alaska’s aviation industry
Mondor’s email newsletter Probable Cause covers a range of aviation-related subjects, with accidents a particular focus.
www.adn.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Author and pilot Colleen Mondor’s email newsletter Probable Cause, launched last year, covers a range of aviation-related subjects, with accidents a particular focus.
Matt Claman or Tom Begich?
Why?
How do we stop them from costing each other the primary - or - can we get them both through the primary, given the insanely wide Republican field?
Why?
How do we stop them from costing each other the primary - or - can we get them both through the primary, given the insanely wide Republican field?
December 4, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Matt Claman or Tom Begich?
Why?
How do we stop them from costing each other the primary - or - can we get them both through the primary, given the insanely wide Republican field?
Why?
How do we stop them from costing each other the primary - or - can we get them both through the primary, given the insanely wide Republican field?