Opinion
My Turn: Nationwide shortage of pediatric inpatient psychiatric beds
In a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics titled: “Number of Pediatric Inpatient…
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Opinion: Southern Southeast Alaska’s lack of ferry connection to British Columbia has a solution — Hyder
Since Alaska apparently cannot agree to a deal with Prince Rupert as a ferry destination, I suggest we…
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My Turn: This Labor Day let’s celebrate workers by supporting Ballot Measure No. 1
On Labor Day we honor the generations of workers who have built Alaska’s and our nation’s economies. But…
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Opinion: Washington’s selfless example is lost on too many public servants
If Vice-President Kamala Harris wins the election in November, she’ll be sworn in as America’s first woman president…
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My Turn: Supporting ‘Ship-Free Saturday’ is voting to take away other people’s income
How will you vote on Proposition #2 (no cruise ships on Saturdays)? Proponents of no-cruise Saturdays are sincere…
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My Turn: Tongass management plan revision a chance to support values, traditions and livelihoods
I had the privilege of growing up in Southeast Alaska which means that I also had the privilege…
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Opinion: How Sen. Sullivan is prepared to help Putin succeed
Back in March, Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan asked Sen. Dan Sullivan if he was comfortable with…
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Opinion: Juneau’s flood is a wake-up call from Mother Nature
Last week’s sudden catastrophic flooding of the Mendenhall River is one of the worst disasters in Juneau’s history.…
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My Turn: Saying goodbye to Juneau after 35 years
I never thought I’d leave. Then came grandchildren. In Portland.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Peltola offers patient tolerance amidst the partisanship of the Lower 48,
Mary Peltola has been courageous as our congressional proxy, dedicating her whole self to facilitating our civil pursuit…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Kicked out in a housing crisis
Would you believe that in Juneau, a town with a housing problem so tight it makes a sardine…
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Opinion: Open primaries, ranked choice voting offer advantages to Alaskans
Ranked choice voting elections have been advancing and retreating since first developed in Denmark in the 1850s. The…
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Opinion: The ideas and places that make America
After a week of enjoying Colorado’s sunshine, and tolerating its intense dry heat, it’s good to be back…
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My Turn: It’s time to secure Alaska’s economic future
Alaska is at a pivotal time in our state’s strategic decisions. We have the opportunity to pave the…
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Opinion: Elections, like sports, are healthier with robust competition
The City and Borough of Juneau Election Toolkit provides insightful encouragement to prospective candidates for our local elections:…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Setting an example for dealing with dumping items in public places
A big thank you to Skookum Recycling of Juneau, and Ruby. After months of driving back and forth…
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My Turn: Juneau, like U.S., also needs new leadership at the top of the ticket
The decision by President Joe Biden to remove himself from the current presidential election was momentous. The decision…
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My Turn: A ‘homeless’ man’s death, charity and justice
Steven Kissack’s presence with his dog Juno in downtown Juneau gave a face and a name to homelessness.…
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My Turn: Repealing ranked choice voting a chance to restore fair play and transparent government
I usually ignore Rich Moniak’s excursions into misdirection, although most are written well enough to seem logically convincing…
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Opinion: The election fantasy of a hopeful fool
“We have an opportunity now to lower the volume of this race,” Elliot Ackerman wrote in the Atlantic…