Opinion
Letter: Thank you
Each June, people around the world commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day. Cancer Connection hosted a walk and celebration…
Opinion
My Turn: But wait a minute, if…
I thought it might be worthwhile to add some historical perspective to Rich Moniak’s My Turn of June…
Opinion
My Turn: The moral issue of our time
I’m an Alaskan citizen who’s resided in Juneau most of the last 50 years and through the course…
Opinion
My Turn: Today’s pro-Palestinian rhetoric masks deep-rooted antisemitism
People can peacefully protest to express dissatisfaction with policies or actions, to raise awareness about a cause, to…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Another poison pill for American democracy
Among the “remedies” in the drug store known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is Section 70302. It…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Motor bikes not allowed in Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
Parents/guardians: Please inform your youth with motorcycles and small motor bikes that the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Don’t want to see Juneau turned into ‘Florida of the North’
I am beginning to notice that numerous very well-loved Juneau trails and beach access points are falling into…
Opinion
Opinion: Assembly set to mandate another complicated cumbersome voting system
In spite of dissatisfaction with the city’s unilateral decision to impose vote-by-mail a few years ago, on June…
Opinion
My Turn: Stand for the community radio, not culture war optics
Alaskans are different and we pride ourselves on that. If my vehicle got stuck in a ditch, or…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Dispersed camping and trail users
When I came to Juneau over 30 years ago, I felt very comfortable walking by myself on local…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: A tribute to the sun of Juneau’s music
First-time bass player Jacquelyn Davis spoke at a recent Saturday night “Homelands” Juneau Symphony concert about the importance…
Opinion
Opinion: Why the Juneau-Douglas Second Crossing is the wrong investment for Alaska
Across Alaska, roads are falling apart. Potholes deepen in Fairbanks, washed-out culverts block salmon in the Mat-Su, and…
Opinion
My Turn: Speak up for Juneau’s beautiful spaces
I like to say that Juneau has some real hidden gems. These are areas that are commonly overlooked,…
Opinion
Opinion: Sullivan, Trump and the rule of lawlessness
In September 2023, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan established his own Alaska Federal Judiciary Council. Its purpose is to…
Opinion
My Turn: A noncongressman for Alaska?
It’s right to ask whether Nick Begich is a noncongressman for Alaska. The latest evidence of it is…
Opinion
My Turn: Pay attention to which way the Juneau Assembly votes on Telephone Hill
In the last two years, housing prices and rents have risen dramatically, even for Juneau. The management of…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Trump’s June 14 military parade
I enjoy Juneau’s Celebration parade with its many clans dancing in regalia. I love Juneau’s Fourth of July…
Opinion
Opinion: Slaves to Trump’s whims
The TACO trade isn’t a new restaurant. It stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The acronym is Wall…
Opinion
Opinion: City spending relies on cruise visitor spending
The recent failure of activists to gain sufficient signatures to put yet another anti-cruise initiative on the ballot…
Opinion
My Turn: Funding sustainable fisheries
Spring is always a busy season for Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities. The air is full of anticipation…