Letters to the Editor
Letter: Israel violating international humanitarian law with its response in Gaza
Gaza is roughly twice the size of Douglas Island, with over three times the population of Alaska living…
Opinion
Opinion: The Alaska voices Dunleavy refuses to hear
“The Supreme Court’s decision to not hear the State’s case directly is disappointing,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote in…
Opinion
My Turn: Why the Juneau School District has an unexpected $9.5M deficit and what comes next
The Juneau School District’s FY24 Budget Reconciliation document came as a shock to the school board, district personnel…
Opinion
An Alaska climate expert reviews 2023’s weather and climate highlights
While Alaska didn’t have an ex-typhoon Merbok style widespread high impact event in 2023, there was still lots…
Opinion
My Turn: Final Mendenhall Glacier redevelopment plan shows together we can create better outcomes
The Final Record of Decision announced on Dec. 14, 2023, by the U.S. Forest Service regarding changes at…
Opinion
Opinion: The question of disqualifying Trump
In last week’s column about the insurrection-related cases heading to the U.S. Supreme Court, I only briefly mentioned…
Opinion
Opinion: A Constitution 101 lesson for Sen. Sullivan
Four constitutional questions related to Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election are likely to be decided…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: A plea for peace on Earth — among all involved in indiscriminate killing
This is a season in which many find joy, comfort and hope by celebrating a variety of rich…
Opinion
Opinion: Is there a Santa Claus that can deliver education funding?
As a kid growing up in rural Alaska, Christmas was special. We’d hunt for the perfect Christmas tree…
Opinion
Opinion: The disturbing antisemitism in defense of Hamas
This week, I learned from a Congregation Sukkat Shalom board member that they were one of the more…
Opinion
My Turn: Climate change melting glaciers and creating new salmon habitat — but being staked for gold mining
New scientific analysis shows impacts on Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers.
Opinion
My Turn: Reviving a duty of service to the country
I often wonder about the ever-moving changes that are taking place in our society. The increase in homelessness…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Use federal compost funds to help existing operator
This year CBJ was awarded a $2.5 million grant (part of Biden’s forward-thinking Inflation Reduction Act) to scale…
Opinion
My Turn: Cruise industry and community collaboration has been and will continue to be effective
I was pleased to read that Kate Troll recognizes the economic importance of the visitor industry, and supports…
Opinion
My Turn: Open letter to restore public trust — the Wells Fargo dilemma
Dear Sen. Kiehl, Rep. Hannan, CBJ Assembly members, city manager, city clerk and mayor:
Opinion
Opinion: An endorsement that puts the Constitution last
Nick Begich III wants another shot at becoming Alaska’s congressman at large. This time he wants to get…
Opinion
My Turn: Israel has always been the homeland of the Jewish people
Pro-Palestinian and anti-Semitic protests in our country are shocking. But it also has been predictable: The same protests…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Complaints about California’s RCV voting are misguided in Alaska
Last Wednesday’s editorial by Trent England and Jason Snead should have been submitted to a California newspaper since…
Opinion
My Turn: Not a failed election
A recent article in the Empire for Dec. 6 was titled “Failed election shows why Alaska should repeal…
Opinion
My Turn: City’s proposed composting program threatens to push out longtime private operator
As the owner of Juneau Composts (JC), I would like to offer some comments about CBJ’s proposed compost…