Opinion
My Turn: Juneau tax cabal tries again for the Hall
It’s time to talk taxes, both sales tax and property tax, and discuss the elephant in the room.
Opinion
My Turn: A new City Hall helps Juneau maintain its status as Alaska’s capital city
We are witnessing a full court press by some members of our community to vote down a bond…
Opinion
Opinion: New City Hall proposition comes down to dollars and sense
Soon, Juneau voters will be receiving ballots in their mailboxes for the 2023 regular municipal election scheduled for…
Opinion
My Turn: Traveling the Alaska way
The night before my team and I were scheduled to fly from Juneau to Haines on Seaplanes with…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Considering consolidating high schools into TMHS, making JDHS the new City Hall
The CBJ offices have outlived their lifespan and been in disrepair for a long time. The CBJ offices…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: A new City Hall “just makes financial sense” to city manager?
Juneau’s Assembly and our outgoing City Manager are trying to convince voters and property taxpayers that building a…
Opinion
My Turn: The business case (or not) for a new City Hall
Businesses routinely make decisions about whether to invest in new facilities, new technology and/or new employees. Typically these…
Opinion
My Turn: Alaska’s air travel depends on a fully funded TSA
Day in and day out, the transportation security officers at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport work to keep the…
Opinion
My Turn: Assembly acting in misguided, costly and arrogant manner with City Hall ballot question
I urge voters to once again turn down the full faith and credit long-term bond ballot measure for…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Proposed state medical board changes will decrease access to care
As a physician assistant (PA) who has practiced in Juneau for 20 years, I want to urge all…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Cruise ships causing loss of quality of life, contributing to climate crisis
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Opinion
My Turn: Support for a new City Hall
This article has been updated to replace an incorrect image purportedly depicting the proposed new City Hall.
Opinion
My Turn: Is it really better to own or to rent?
The CBJ administration’s rationale for a new City Hall is based on the tenet it is better to…
Opinion
Opinion: Tshibaka is not a credible opponent of ranked choice
Preserve Democracy is a non-partisan group that claims to be “devoted to protecting election integrity.” Its CEO, president,…
Opinion
Opinion: Permanent Fund office in Anchorage means Alaska-based opportunities for professional talent
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.’s vision is to deliver outstanding returns for the benefit of all current and…
Opinion
Opinion: Misconceptions about cruise industry need clarification
Recently, Juneau resident Jennifer Pemberton penned an Anchorage Daily News op-ed describing a cruise that she took in…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: A better solution to glacier flooding than bombs
Since you are entertaining all ideas, including the absurd: What about NOT building a house right next to…
Opinion
Opinion: Embarrassing Alaska through neglectful governance
When Gov. Mike Dunleavy learned Dr. Ben Carson would be speaking in Alaska, he made time on his…
Opinion
My Turn: Lack of independent cost assessment of new City Hall means ballot question is not timely
The City and Borough of Juneau election this Oct. 3 (voting starts by mail Sept. 17) will include…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: What will it take to implement a cruise ship plan?
It makes no sense to cater to the most environmentally degrading aspects of tourism while also aspiring to…