Nowhere is the Trump administration’s historic assault on our natural environment more worrisome than his reckless push for increased offshore oil and gas drilling. The… Continue reading
As this year’s legislative session quickly approaches, the Juneau Board of Education is making its priorities clear. In a meeting Tuesday night, the board’s members… Continue reading
As Alaskans, there’s no doubt that we face significant challenges, including high crime rates, especially domestic violence and sexual assault, thousands of Alaskans struggling with… Continue reading
We know what a national treasure the Tongass is because we live and work here. The Tongass is our home: where we harvest so much… Continue reading
The inspiration for this column comes from two places. One is that it’s the end of year and the second is from Haines writer (also… Continue reading
Ah, the holidays: the most festive time of year. And nothing spells fun like writing lists… especially lists of empty promises to suddenly improve every… Continue reading
Alaskans are on the verge of seeing the oil-rich coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) opened to leasing for the first time… Continue reading
Los Angeles’ Dankrupt, a band including Juneau-raised bassist Nick Banaszak, will soon bring to Juneau a night filled with energy, share their unique Southern California… Continue reading
I just received a letter from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, dated November 20, discussing her belief that the individual mandate aspect of the ACA is untenable… Continue reading
Alaskans celebrate the artistic vitality of life in the Great Land throughout the year. The annual Governor’s Arts &Humanities Awards honor Alaskans who have distinguished… Continue reading
Alaska’s citizens and the oil and gas industry have a long and mutually beneficial relationship. The industry continues to be a leading employer, generating over… Continue reading
Dried salmon savored by rural Alaska Natives as part of a subsistence way of life won’t be found among the Spanish tapas, Brazilian steaks, or… Continue reading
With the holidays around the corner, many of us are enjoying festive traditions like volunteering, caroling, baking cookies and family gatherings. But there is one… Continue reading
It is with profound disappointment that I write this response to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s op-ed on Nov. 21 in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. I… Continue reading
Dave Scanlan is new to Eaglcrest Ski Area, but he’s no stranger to small community ski areas. At 40, he’s spent his professional life working… Continue reading
Grant Ainsworth’s journey to this year’s Public Market began in a classroom at the University of Portland. Ainsworth, who grew up in Juneau, was taking… Continue reading
An age-old trick in government is that if you want to avoid or delay a politically difficult decision, simply appoint a committee to study the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Four decades ago, Alaska Anchorage head basketball coach Bob Rachal was looking to promote the program, and while rubbing shoulders with coaches from… Continue reading
Is kindness contagious? This is a question we will see and hear answered in one of the upcoming Southeast Speaks Up segments that air on… Continue reading
Alaskans have been hearing a great deal about crime and public safety in the news lately. Some have questioned whether these recent trends are caused… Continue reading
