It was an act of generosity heard around the nation. The US News and World Report carried the story. As did the small towns of… Continue reading
We are Juneau seniors, and we emphatically disagree with the call to eliminate all sales tax for seniors. Basically, reduction or elimination of sales tax… Continue reading
Juneau’s citizenry is normally engaged on almost every topic and level. As mayor, I am often asked about my stance on particular issues — many… Continue reading
Sex trafficking is a rapidly growing, very lucrative crime in our state. In fact, most trafficking victims were first exploited as children. A recent Loyola… Continue reading
When considering the importance of our national maritime economy, it’s hard to miss the connections between Alaska and the ocean. Alaska has the longest coastline… Continue reading
Amid all the turmoil surrounding national issues and candidates jockeying for statewide office, it’s sometimes difficult to take time to study and participate in our… Continue reading
The Sept. 13 Letter to the Editor by Dean Guanelli and the Sept. 15 My Turn by Assembly member Debbie White on the senior tax-exempt… Continue reading
The rumors are swirling around about yet another special legislative session devoted to a broad-based tax is both troubling and wrong. This whole narrative, concept… Continue reading
“The Vietnam War,” a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick premiered Sept. 17, 2017 on PBS. The film from our point of view was… Continue reading
The overly provocative Juneau Empire headline, “Trooper kills charging bear,” was distressing, and invites further discussion. Chicken coops and enclosures are bear attractants. The Alaska… Continue reading
We are Juneau seniors, and we emphatically disagree with the call to eliminate all sales tax for seniors. Basically, reduction or elimination of sales tax… Continue reading
September 17, 1787. Who would have thought it? The first Constitution of the United States didn’t last very long (1781-1787) and was considered a rather… Continue reading
The sad truth is, the number of people living on Juneau’s streets is rising. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s move last winter to… Continue reading
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma dominated the news cycle during the past few weeks as they left a trail of devastation in their wake. But it… Continue reading
Back in 2015, the Juneau Assembly tried to strike a balance between the struggles of our senior citizens and those of young families trying to… Continue reading
In the past 30 days there have been two “My Turn” opinion columns asserting the Catholic Church’s teachings, especially in the area of human sexuality,… Continue reading
The City and Borough of Juneau has the special opportunity to join with the Alaska Native community, Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, and the Auk Kwaan people… Continue reading
In Alaska, we pay more for health care than do most Americans. In much of the United States, a medical emergency typically means a $400… Continue reading
It’s too late for General Custer, too late for Robert E. Lee. Gotta get back on the highway, before it’s too late for me. —… Continue reading
The west side of Douglas Island has been talked about for many years as an enticing place where Alaska’s capital city can expand and find… Continue reading
