Opinion
Opinion: The gaping hole in Sen. Hughes’s Safe School Act
Sen. Shelly Hughes (R-Palmer) thinks one trained volunteer carrying a concealed weapon in a school will effectively augment…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: The rusting of northern Alaska streams
During these late winter days, researchers who are studying the rusty discoloration of northern Alaska streams are prepping…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: How well have you loved lately?
Patient: Waiting without getting irritated in the car, waiting for family to get out of the house, when…
Opinion
My Turn: Consolidating into one modestly sized high school is best for Juneau’s students
It has been known for years that the Juneau School District student population (which is where funding begins)…
Sports
On the Trails: Snow flies and other wintery things
January brought us two massive snowfalls, piling up about six feet deep, and pretty much shutting down the…
Opinion
My Turn: We need to make food security a priority in Alaska’s 2024 legislative session
As Alaskans we understand the value of harvesting, fishing and foraging as a fundamental part of our lives.…
Opinion
Opinion: Dunleavy’s immigration duplicity
“People will go where they believe they have a future. That should be obvious” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said…
Sports
I Went to the Woods: Math meets guts
I found myself emotionally involved Sunday and felt the pending demise of the Detroit Lions with every dropped…
Opinion
Opinion: Juneau School District financial challenges require deliberate, thoughtful response
As the extent of the financial difficulties facing the Juneau School District (JSD) unfolds, it’s clear that their…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Rethinking Hell?
Does a merciful God really torture unbelievers, forever? Now, more than ever, more people reject God. One reason…
Sports
On the Trails: Mallards eating rockweed (and how plants hear)
Mallards are omnivores, eating seeds, little invertebrates, an occasional tiny fish, and whatnot. Recent midwinter observations at North…
Neighbors
Gimme A Smile: Wouldn’t it be nice…
I like to look at the bright side of life. I try to be a glass-half-full kind of…
Opinion
Opinion: Efficient administration in governance according to Dunleavy
Don’t be fooled by the “efficient administration” justification for the decision by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to assume total…
Sports
On the Trails: Animal tracks (and bird feeder activities)
One of my winter pleasures is traipsing around after a nice snowfall and looking for animal tracks. In…
Opinion
My Turn: Double dippers — snatched education with a bonus, too
In a time of fiscal turbulence, why are we allowing Alaska’s children to exploit our budget through no…
Opinion
Clean up the Tulsequah Chief mine before considering more mining in the Taku Watershed
The international Taku River is more than a source of clean water and salmon. It is the source…
Opinion
Opinion: Israel, Gaza and a future of student diplomacy
I spent eight years as the community representative for several exchange students from Gaza. Haytham Mohanna was one…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Struggles with this dark, wintry season will pass
January is my least favorite month of the year, it feels like an eternity of darkness, snow, and…
Sports
I Went to the Woods: The problem with caricatures
While people are usually up for a good fight, things seem to get particularly heated this time of…
Opinion
My Turn: Two visions of Alaska’s future
After two weeks of harrowing negotiations at the COP28 summit in Dubai, world leaders and oil giants decamped…