As a mother, I have spent hours — probably years at this point — thinking through “what ifs” and trying to prepare for what might… Continue reading
When our state income tax was abolished in 1980, we set the stage for almost complete dependence on oil revenues to fund our state government.… Continue reading
Earth Day, April 22, is just around the corner. This is a good time to remind ourselves that Alaska is not immune to climate change.… Continue reading
Raise your hand if you already have, currently are, or soon will be, the responsible adult child taking care of your aging parents. That stressful… Continue reading
As Alaskans, we benefit in countless ways from the foresight of the framers of our state constitution. As an angler, I am especially thankful for… Continue reading
I just picked up around 20 pounds of dog waste from my yard and the strip of city property that abuts it. In my travels… Continue reading
Have you ever done an internet search you wouldn’t want everyone to know about? Maybe your child, friend or babysitter used your computer and left… Continue reading
I am writing to commend U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, for her principled stand last Thursday against repealing the Title X order. She and Sen.… Continue reading
While President Trump was busy denying climate change this week, Sealaska announced they acquired a majority interest in Odyssey Seafoods. This is Sealaska’s second seafood… Continue reading
In reading Sunday’s front page article by James Brooks — “House considers new version of income tax” — regarding HB 115 to erase our $2.7… Continue reading
This coming April Fools’ Day can remind us that the meat, egg and dairy industries have been playing us for fools year-round. Their more remarkable… Continue reading
On “Meet the Press” this Sunday on MSNBC, George Will and others talked about the importance of President Trump’s credibility. Mr. Will indicated credibility was… Continue reading
As a 62-year-old, lifelong Alaskan, I have rarely witnessed as much dysfunction in a legislative session as occurred in 2016. The inability of our elected… Continue reading
There are approximately 10,000 individuals that end up in locked psychiatric institutions or units in Alaska annually. Patient advocates estimate up to 47 percent of… Continue reading
It has been 60 years since the Tulsequah Chief mine was first abandoned. It continues to flow acid mine drainage into the Taku River, one… Continue reading
Some are suggesting a referendum to stop the tax on our Permanent Fund Dividend. However, If we create a referendum to stop the Permanent Fund… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker has a great idea about the opioid disaster in our communities to keep in check and establish a future control of this… Continue reading
This is a memory of the Bergmann Hotel. This was years ago now before phones were smart enough to ride around in your pocket, much… Continue reading
As founder of Mental Health Consumers Action Network (MCAN) can I must voice an opinion on the current state of mental health consumers in the… Continue reading
The chair of the Senate Health and Social Services Committee, Sen. David Wilson, R-Wasilla, on March 3 wrote, “We are looking into outcome measures for… Continue reading
