Sports
Alaska Science Forum: The coyotes of San Francisco
A person is bound to notice changes if he bicycles the same pathways for 20 years. Such is…
Opinion
Opinion: The disturbing antisemitism in defense of Hamas
This week, I learned from a Congregation Sukkat Shalom board member that they were one of the more…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: What Child is This?
Christmas is almost here! Of course, it’s been Christmas at Costco and Home Depot for months. As a…
Opinion
My Turn: Climate change melting glaciers and creating new salmon habitat — but being staked for gold mining
New scientific analysis shows impacts on Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers.
Opinion
My Turn: Reviving a duty of service to the country
I often wonder about the ever-moving changes that are taking place in our society. The increase in homelessness…
Sports
On the Trails: Fire-adapted trees
In areas subject to fairly frequent wildfires, especially surface fires, we find many plants that have evolved resistance…
Opinion
My Turn: Cruise industry and community collaboration has been and will continue to be effective
I was pleased to read that Kate Troll recognizes the economic importance of the visitor industry, and supports…
Opinion
My Turn: Open letter to restore public trust — the Wells Fargo dilemma
Dear Sen. Kiehl, Rep. Hannan, CBJ Assembly members, city manager, city clerk and mayor:
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Yet another dramatic Arctic Report Card
In December 2006, I sat in a similar carpeted room in this city and listened to scientists talk…
Opinion
Opinion: An endorsement that puts the Constitution last
Nick Begich III wants another shot at becoming Alaska’s congressman at large. This time he wants to get…
Opinion
My Turn: Israel has always been the homeland of the Jewish people
Pro-Palestinian and anti-Semitic protests in our country are shocking. But it also has been predictable: The same protests…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Interfaith support of menorah shows ‘we are all brothers and sisters in humanity’
I belong to a book club. We meet once a month via Zoom, not a holdover from the…
Sports
On the Trails: Honey and nectar
Several kinds of bees can make honey, although domestic honeybees are the most famous and best-studied. They make…
Opinion
My Turn: Not a failed election
A recent article in the Empire for Dec. 6 was titled “Failed election shows why Alaska should repeal…
Opinion
My Turn: City’s proposed composting program threatens to push out longtime private operator
As the owner of Juneau Composts (JC), I would like to offer some comments about CBJ’s proposed compost…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Faithful aging
“GOD put me on Earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I’m so far behind…
Opinion
Opinion: How not to build a lasting legacy of failure
Last week the Federal Transit Administration announced it was awarding $131 million in grants for the Alaska Marine…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Memories of souls in a winter birch forest
On a recent afternoon, middle Alaska slipped into darkness.
Sports
I Went to the Woods: Too tough to call
The Teklanika River grows and moves swiftly as it flows north. Eventually the Alaska Range relents and gives…