Opinion

Alaska Editorial: ExxonMobil doing heavy lifting on Alaska LNG Project

The following editorial first appeared in the Alaska Journal of Commerce: There was a bit of a flare-up in the ongoing negotiations over the Alaska… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015

My Turn: Making a sustainable and responsible PFD

Announcement of the annual Permanent Fund Dividend is one of Alaskans’ most anticipated events of the year. Dividends are clearly important to Alaska residents and… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2015
  • By MIKE NAVARRE

Planning commission testimony on cannabis

Having resided in Thane for over 40 years, I can agree with a neighbor’s letter to the Commission that Thane “is a real residential neighborhood.”… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2015
  • By CHRIS PRUSSING

My Turn: Should public school funds be used for education?

Should public school funds be used for education?Sometimes the simplest question has the most interesting answer.This past week, the state school board met in Sitka.… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
  • By DAVID NEES

Empire Editorial: For kids’ sake, save your PFD

What does a two-year-old need with $2,100?On Monday, Gov. Bill Walker will announce the amount of this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. It’s expected to… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

My Turn: The admission fee for living in paradise

“Don’t tax me!” That’s the message the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce and Concerned Juneau Seniors have for elected officials struggling with budget deficits. It’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2015
  • By Rich Moniak