May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a holiday we’ve observed in this country since 1949. Over the past 70 years, we’ve made huge strides in… Continue reading
On April 17, I had the honor of testifying in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Washington, D.C. on the issue… Continue reading
Both the beauty and bane of Pacific Salmon is their highly migratory behavior in the Pacific Ocean, spanning from Northern California to Nome. The beauty… Continue reading
As governor and lieutenant governor, we want to ensure that every Alaskan feels safe in their home, school and community. We are working to build… Continue reading
The Pebble Limited Partnership is continuing to advance its controversial mining project near Bristol Bay by forging ahead with its development plan, all while ignoring… Continue reading
Fishing vessel crews in Western Alaska wrapped up a successful pot-cod season last month, building upon what’s become a mainstay winter fishery for an increasing… Continue reading
In Pennsylvania this month, two stories about white privilege were about business managers who unjustifiably requested police assistance to remove black customers from their premises.… Continue reading
I am going to respectfully disagree with Rep. Andy Josephson’s recent opinion piece about Pebble Mine that is full of misleading and inaccurate claims about… Continue reading
Alaska’s 30th Legislature is diligently working to complete the session. Nevertheless, important work is still to be done. Many of the sessions are focused on… Continue reading
Another opioid overdose death. Another drug-related crime. Another billion dollars spent on ineffective treatments. News about the opioid crisis keeps getting worse. Simple solutions haven’t… Continue reading
In life, death at some point is inevitable. While most accept that, many wonder, “Will it be comfortable?” When I was young I would say,… Continue reading
Since the Great Recession, the visitor industry in Southeast Alaska has not only recovered but has grown due to diversification, an influx of small and… Continue reading
On Monday, the City and Borough of Juneau moved one step closer to adopting a revised mining ordinance. The Committee of the Whole unanimously accepted… Continue reading
Three words describe the world of health care funding – “The Hassle Factor.” The hassle of endless rules, exceptions, unsupported insurance denials, nonsense exclusions, and… Continue reading
“The single most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” — Theodore Roosevelt One of the toughest… Continue reading
Alaska stands at a crossroad. One direction leads to statewide prosperity and a robust economy, while another direction leads a skilled workforce heading south to… Continue reading
In January 2014, I moved to Sitka from New York City. In the NYC kitchens I worked in, it was common knowledge that the best… Continue reading
We applaud the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for stepping up to the plate on behalf of Juneau residents and businesses. The CBJ Assembly… Continue reading
We’re all still reeling from the events that unfolded during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 7. Sen. John Coghill Jr., demonstrated his true… Continue reading
In 2002, when Yahoo was the Web’s main search engine and Amazon still mostly sold books, I founded a family-run Alaska-based e-commerce company selling custom… Continue reading
