Opinion
My Turn: Traveling the Alaska way
The night before my team and I were scheduled to fly from Juneau to Haines on Seaplanes with…
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Living and Growing: Rúhíyyih Khánum, Hand of the Cause of God
Living in Juneau I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that we are on the traditional…
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On the Trails: Prickly critters here and afar
Prickles, thorns, and spines of some sort are a common type of protection, found in many organisms. Here,…
Opinion
My Turn: The business case (or not) for a new City Hall
Businesses routinely make decisions about whether to invest in new facilities, new technology and/or new employees. Typically these…
Opinion
My Turn: Alaska’s air travel depends on a fully funded TSA
Day in and day out, the transportation security officers at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport work to keep the…
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Living and Growing: Coping with anger, shock and despair after a loss
The last several Living and Growing columns have included reflections about death, dying and grieving. Acknowledging that we…
Opinion
My Turn: Assembly acting in misguided, costly and arrogant manner with City Hall ballot question
I urge voters to once again turn down the full faith and credit long-term bond ballot measure for…
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Alaska Science Forum: The welcome return of an old friend to Icy Strait
There was a time when Christine Gabriele wondered if she’d ever see one of her favorite creatures again.
Opinion
My Turn: Is it really better to own or to rent?
The CBJ administration’s rationale for a new City Hall is based on the tenet it is better to…
Opinion
Opinion: Tshibaka is not a credible opponent of ranked choice
Preserve Democracy is a non-partisan group that claims to be “devoted to protecting election integrity.” Its CEO, president,…
Opinion
Opinion: Misconceptions about cruise industry need clarification
Recently, Juneau resident Jennifer Pemberton penned an Anchorage Daily News op-ed describing a cruise that she took in…
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Living and Growing: Giving space for grief is healthy and grounded
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3
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On the trails: Out and about, here and there
On a foggy morning toward the middle of August, a friend and I went up the Mt. Roberts…
Opinion
Opinion: Embarrassing Alaska through neglectful governance
When Gov. Mike Dunleavy learned Dr. Ben Carson would be speaking in Alaska, he made time on his…
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Living and Growing: The ugliness of death is made beautiful by Jesus
My wife and I recently took our grandkids camping at Eagle Beach. Of particular fascination to them (and…
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Gimme a Smile: What are you waiting for?
Waiting is hard. There’s nothing fun about it, unless your mom has established the habit of playing I-Spy…
Opinion
Opinion: History isn’t written by buildings alone
I can empathize with the tenants on Telephone Hill who will be evicted if their neighborhood is redeveloped.…
Opinion
Living and Growing: At hospice we have an answer to Barbie’s tough question
My favorite part of the blockbuster movie “Barbie” is when the first big pink dance number is in…
Opinion
My Turn: City Hall — what’s love got to do with it?
I voted for the new City Hall bond issue last year. I know a lot about the city’s…