Opinion

AEL&P buyer will spike prices

In 2014, Alaska Electric Light &Power was bought by Avista. Now Avista is in the process of being bought by Hydro One, a Canadian company… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2017
  • By MARGO WARING

Proposition 2, explained

Chances are pretty good that most Juneau residents, even those who plan on going to the polls on Tuesday, might not understand what Proposition 2… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2017
  • By John MacKinnon

Alaskans say ‘yes’ to ANWR drilling

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is the largest wildlife refuge in America. Spanning more than 19 million acres, it’s an area larger than 10… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2017
  • By Matthew Rexford

Gov. Bill Walker fails Alaska’s environment

Gov. Bill Walker has made some difficult, yet necessary decisions on budgetary and social issues for Alaska. Kudos for that. But on protecting Alaska’s natural… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2017
  • By RICK STEINER

Alaska’s economy depends on ocean science and technology

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

  • Sep 28, 2017
  • By Jonathan White

Seniors need their continued sales tax break

I am responding to a recent My Turn column written by Debbie White. Please note, first and foremost, Ms. White is trying to retain her… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2017
  • By Rosemary Matt

Keep going with the year of kindness

Working in the nonprofit world for the past 13 years has exposed me to the phenomenon of inspirational quotes in people’s email signatures. These quotes… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2017
  • By Aaron Surma

Tax cuts for the uninsured are sewage for the swamp

“If you can’t lie, you’ll never go anywhere.” “I was not lying. I said things that later on seemed to be untrue.” Richard Nixon. “Make… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2017
  • By Anselm Staack

This election, vote yes on Prop 1, no on Prop 2

Attention to the upcoming City and Borough of Juneau election has mostly been focused on Assembly and School Board races. Two ballot propositions will also… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By JOSEPH W. GELDHOF

Health care repeal would hurt Alaska youth

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski took a brave stand when she voted against the health care bill earlier this summer that would harm Alaskans by slashing… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By Susan V. Mangold

Rushing toward disaster for a win?

The senior senator from South Carolina lost patience with the bipartisan work being done on health care, so he hurriedly sketched another repeal without replace… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By ART PETERSEN

Assembly’s decision on mining resolution disappointing

I am deeply disappointed in the Sept. 18 decision by the Juneau Assembly to put off a resolution asking for federal involvement in our transboundary… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By GUY ARCHIBALD

Grateful to have Anna Brown Ehlers in Juneau

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the federal agency that works with states, territories, and other partners so all Americans enjoy and benefit… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By Ben Brown

Executive privilege vs. privilege of public service

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

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By Rich Moniak

Seniors need to help maintain city services

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

  • Sep 24, 2017
  • By TOM RUTECKI

Mayor Koelsch: A yes vote for Prop. 1 — no excuses

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

  • Sep 22, 2017
  • By KEN KOELSCH

Helping victims redefine their worth: Taking a stand against human trafficking

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

  • Sep 21, 2017
  • By DONNA WALKER

Alaska’s economy depends on ocean science and technology

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

  • Sep 21, 2017
  • By Jonathan W. White

Local elections matter

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

  • Sep 21, 2017
  • By WIN GRUENING

On seniors, ‘political spin’ designed to distort facts

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

  • Sep 21, 2017
  • By RON SOMERVILLE