Opinion
Opinion: Ranked Choice – a scapegoat for losers
Turnout was understandably low in last week’s primary election. The results were almost meaningless. With the exception of…
Sports
On the Trails: A diversity of eyes
This essay was launched by reading an almost unintelligible (to me) scientific paper about chiton eyes. Nevertheless, that…
Opinion
My Turn: Nationwide shortage of pediatric inpatient psychiatric beds
In a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics titled: “Number of Pediatric Inpatient…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: The galloping glacier’s recent dramas
LACK RAPIDS OF THE DELTA RIVER — If we climb high enough above this tumble of gray water,…
Opinion
My Turn: This Labor Day let’s celebrate workers by supporting Ballot Measure No. 1
On Labor Day we honor the generations of workers who have built Alaska’s and our nation’s economies. But…
Neighbors
Gimme A Smile: Enjoy the ritual of the campfire
The campfire is a summer tradition. Who doesn’t love sitting on a slimy log, batting away mosquitoes while…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: The Eucharist
If you hear about a place where the purest and most precious gem is given free of charge,…
Opinion
Opinion: Washington’s selfless example is lost on too many public servants
If Vice-President Kamala Harris wins the election in November, she’ll be sworn in as America’s first woman president…
Sports
On the Trails: Late summer fruits — lots of questions
Mid-August and the berry crops of wild currants are ripe. The stink currant (reportedly so-called for the smell…
Opinion
My Turn: Supporting ‘Ship-Free Saturday’ is voting to take away other people’s income
How will you vote on Proposition #2 (no cruise ships on Saturdays)? Proponents of no-cruise Saturdays are sincere…
Opinion
My Turn: Tongass management plan revision a chance to support values, traditions and livelihoods
I had the privilege of growing up in Southeast Alaska which means that I also had the privilege…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: The recent history of a black rock
In June of 1867 — a few months before Alaska would become part of the United States with…
Opinion
Opinion: How Sen. Sullivan is prepared to help Putin succeed
Back in March, Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan asked Sen. Dan Sullivan if he was comfortable with…
Opinion
Opinion: Juneau’s flood is a wake-up call from Mother Nature
Last week’s sudden catastrophic flooding of the Mendenhall River is one of the worst disasters in Juneau’s history.…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Forgiveness
Has someone you deeply care about and trust done something that hurt you so much that you almost…
Sports
On the Trails: Visiting Gustavus and Glacier Bay
I hadn’t been over there for several years, and it was time to refresh some old memories of…
Opinion
My Turn: Saying goodbye to Juneau after 35 years
I never thought I’d leave. Then came grandchildren. In Portland.
Opinion
Opinion: Open primaries, ranked choice voting offer advantages to Alaskans
Ranked choice voting elections have been advancing and retreating since first developed in Denmark in the 1850s. The…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: For the healing of the world
“Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He…