Opinion
My Turn: Consolidating into one modestly sized high school is best for Juneau’s students
It has been known for years that the Juneau School District student population (which is where funding begins)…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: State bears much of the blame for school district’s deficit
Although mistakes were made in calculating the Juneau School District’s budget this year, I believe much of the…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Make good choices about school district’s future
As the Assembly once again plans to bail out mismanagement, please make good choices. Note: that’s a lesson…
Opinion
My Turn: We need to make food security a priority in Alaska’s 2024 legislative session
As Alaskans we understand the value of harvesting, fishing and foraging as a fundamental part of our lives.…
Opinion
Opinion: Dunleavy’s immigration duplicity
“People will go where they believe they have a future. That should be obvious” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said…
Opinion
Opinion: Juneau School District financial challenges require deliberate, thoughtful response
As the extent of the financial difficulties facing the Juneau School District (JSD) unfolds, it’s clear that their…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Be a part of humankind, not human mean
When I was a teenager I met a man who greeted me with “It’s a good day for…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Dunleavy should respect majority of Alaskans, take down ‘pro-life’ flag from governor’s mansion
When Gov. Dunleavy hung a so-called “pro-life” flag at the governor’s house — the people’s house in Alaska’s…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Snowstorms a teachable moment for helping each other out
The recent snow created an amazing opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors. Last week our Juneau AARP Community…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Flying of pro-life and Pride flags at government buildings aren’t equal political statements
Thank you Juneau Empire for prominently covering the choice of our governor to fly the little-known but evocative…
Opinion
Opinion: Efficient administration in governance according to Dunleavy
Don’t be fooled by the “efficient administration” justification for the decision by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to assume total…
Opinion
My Turn: Double dippers — snatched education with a bonus, too
In a time of fiscal turbulence, why are we allowing Alaska’s children to exploit our budget through no…
Opinion
Clean up the Tulsequah Chief mine before considering more mining in the Taku Watershed
The international Taku River is more than a source of clean water and salmon. It is the source…
Opinion
Opinion: Israel, Gaza and a future of student diplomacy
I spent eight years as the community representative for several exchange students from Gaza. Haytham Mohanna was one…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Dunleavy shows cruelty in turning down federal food funds for children
Cold. Unfeeling. Cruel. How else to describe Gov. Dunleavy’s decision to turn down federal funds for food for…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Israel/Gaza war would end if Hamas surrender and return hostages. Why don’t they?
It is imperative to clarify some facts in Craig Wilson’s letter to the editor entitled “Israel violating international…
Opinion
My Turn: Two visions of Alaska’s future
After two weeks of harrowing negotiations at the COP28 summit in Dubai, world leaders and oil giants decamped…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Duty of service
I am a longtime citizen of Alaska. I usually have a different point of view than former Senator…
Opinion
My Turn: Marine Passenger Fee proposal for electrifying docks
Here’s a great way to clean up the air in downtown Juneau during the busy cruise ship season.…
Opinion
My Turn: When chickens come home to roost at the Juneau School District
On Tuesday I zoomed in to the Juneau School Board work session about our local school district’s recently…