Protecting the disabled does not come naturally to a society; it takes laws. The Alaska Legislature must give the rights (laws) to the disabled that… Continue reading
With three murders in less than 30 days in a town of just over 32,000 people, and six heroin overdose deaths since February (not to… Continue reading
With sunlight in increasingly short supply during this time of year, we are reminded of how important safe and well-designed streets and crosswalks are to… Continue reading
I noticed on the front page of the Nov. 11 Juneau Empire a photo of crows sitting in a window of the Gastineau Apartments building.… Continue reading
To Rep. Cathy Munoz, of Juneau:It’s unlikely you remember me, but I was a page for the Alaska House of Representatives for the 2012-13 legislative… Continue reading
In 1915, during the second battle of Ypres, Lt. Col. John McCrae was burying a close friend, Alexis Helmer, who had been killed during the… Continue reading
Martha Mackowiak’s recovery after a plane crash south of Haines on Nov. 4, continues to inspire, with wonder and amazement, the grace of God and… Continue reading
I’m writing this letter in regard to the recent article about the proposed rise in cabin fees at USFS cabins. There are a couple errors… Continue reading
Have you stopped by the new Mendenhall Valley library? It’s so easy to have a full schedule and just drive by, but it’s well worth… Continue reading
With the recent suicides and media coverage around the state, the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition wants to reassure community members there is hope. Sometimes when… Continue reading
October was an especially significant month for Alaskans. It was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when community groups present events and activities to help improve… Continue reading
The inexplicable U.S. Supreme Court decisions on Citizens United and McClutcheon are turning our nation into a deadly circus farce. Barring any social reason from… Continue reading
During the past four years, I have been heaing many untruths surrounding the potential KSM mine on Sulphurets Creek in British Columbia. The first misstatement… Continue reading
Alaska has tried just about every program and approach to address the negative effects of depression, mental illness and disabilities, except constructive criticism.A number of… Continue reading
The Oct. 23 Associated Press article about the return of the Tuxecan totem pole (Alaska tribal members to get back totem pole taken by actor)… Continue reading
During the past few months, I have been gratified to see so many community members reaching out, talking about and learning about drug abuse and… Continue reading
“She’s upset, she’s emotional about it,” said Zane Wilson, attorney for the trapper, in his closing arguments during last week’s court case involving sprung traps,… Continue reading
About 45 years ago (on the 1970 ballot), Alaskans were asked to approve Proposition 10 — the State General Obligation Ferry Construction asking for $21… Continue reading
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the Alaska State Troopers, Juneau Mountain Rescue, Temsco Helicopters and some very good friends for rescuing… Continue reading
Do you remember the friendly days of our state’s ferry system? The Alaska Marine Highway System would change schedules for our students’ sporting events or… Continue reading
