Opinion
HB 54 is the missing piece in my end-of-life plans
In life, death at some point is inevitable. While most accept that, many wonder, “Will it be comfortable?”…
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Grateful for tourism in Southeast Alaska
Since the Great Recession, the visitor industry in Southeast Alaska has not only recovered but has grown due…
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Heath care reimbursement practices directly affect proper patient care
Three words describe the world of health care funding – “The Hassle Factor.” The hassle of endless rules,…
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We can’t hide from the values which divide us
On Monday, the City and Borough of Juneau moved one step closer to adopting a revised mining ordinance.…
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Looking out for Juneau’s interests
“The single most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.”…
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Labor deserves unemployment benefits increase
Alaska stands at a crossroad. One direction leads to statewide prosperity and a robust economy, while another direction…
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Don’t weaken the most important fishery management legislation we have
In January 2014, I moved to Sitka from New York City. In the NYC kitchens I worked in,…
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City of Juneau’s negotiated deal on AEL&P is a step in the right direction
We applaud the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for stepping up to the plate on behalf of…
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One senator away from change
We’re all still reeling from the events that unfolded during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 7.…
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Sen. Murkowski, don’t vote for the FCC’s Net Neutrality repeal
In 2002, when Yahoo was the Web’s main search engine and Amazon still mostly sold books, I founded…
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Nuclear fictions more real than drills
Like all emergency drills, Shielded Eagle blurred the lines between reality and fiction. The Coast Guard, Juneau Police…
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Net Neutrality regulations needed to protect free internet
Having worked in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years, I am concerned about the current efforts underway…
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Let’s not play politics with public safety
Politics is getting in the way of building a safer Alaska. Crime rates have been rising across Alaska…
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Sea mammal hunters have rights
Well, folks, the Senate has passed the sea otter slaughter bill by Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka. I would…
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Unemployment benefits should sustain families and communities during economic hardship
Any Alaskan who has been laid off or experienced the loss of a job would likely tell you…
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Stop slashing the budget, it’s time for new revenues
As the state Senate now takes up the budget, the call for more spending cuts goes out again.…
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Internet must remain open and free
Along with my colleagues, Sens. Tom Begich and Bill Wielechowski, I have introduced a package of legislation that…
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The Crucible of Humanity: A growing understanding of addiction
It was sacrilege, utter heresy. In the Inquisition I’d have started the fire and felt justified tossing him…
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Alaska’s transition away from old growth logging just got a big step closer
For over a decade, the Forest Service has worked to create consensus on a transition from old growth…
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Puerto Rico: Following Alaska’s path to statehood
Alaska became a U.S. territory and its inhabitants were recognized as U.S. citizens after the Alaska Purchase in…