Opinion
Opinion: Assembly transparency deficit disorder: part II
In a previous column I described several Assembly meetings where actions taken were less than transparent. That column…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Alaska’s renewed spiritual journey — from the northern lights to Guadalajara
Under the mesmerizing dance of the northern lights, Alaskans have always forged profound connections — with nature, with…
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Alaska’s weird fire season ain’t over yet
Waking to the smell of a wet ashtray (which, as a Child of the Seventies, I can still…
Sports
I Went to the Woods: The price of comfort
After a week of rain, I relished the few minutes of sunshine from my glassing spot on top…
Opinion
Like bell bottoms and Blockbuster movie rentals, so too will GCI’s email pass
Changes are forced upon us as the world evolves, and there is little anyone can do about it.
Sports
On the Trails: An intertidal excursion
A very low tide in early August enticed me and a couple of friends out to see what…
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Being healthy physically, mentally and spiritually
Moving to Juneau about nine months ago, I began a journey back to Alaska and health. I started…
Opinion
My Turn: After-school programs shaped my life. Why don’t all students have access?
Designing and programming a robot to fling as many rubber ducks off a wheel as possible in 30…
Sports
On the Trails: High summer in Juneau
As July came to an end, fireweed was in bloom everywhere, the early flowers, low on the stem,…
Opinion
My Turn: Decline of king salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska started many decade ago
From the reports I’ve heard about the July 1-14 commercial troll opening, the king salmon for some of…
Opinion
Opinion: Telephone Hill — an opportunity to do it right
In August of 2022, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly passed Resolution 2999 accepting the donation…
News
My Turn: Let’s talk about that $50,000 and City Hall
CBJ’s Assembly and administration have been receiving criticism for appropriating up to $50,000 to provide information about the…
Opinion
My Turn: Telephone Hill needs caretakers, not consultants
On July 26, the City and Borough of Juneau hosted a live meeting at the old Armoury because…
Neighbors
On the Trails: Bioluminescence behavior
Bioluminescence refers to visible (to humans) light-emission by living organisms, by means of chemical interactions. Some organisms generate…
Opinion
My Turn: Are You With Me Now?
I and a handful of others have been writing opinion pieces to the Empire, testifying to the Juneau…
Opinion
My Turn: Almost four years and still no justice
In January of 2020 the American Legion Auke Bay Post 25 was burglarized, JPD was called and the…
Opinion
My Turn: Fair time to advocate for a cool planet
The Climate Fair for a Cool Planet is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 3-5 p.m. at…
Neighbors
Gimme a Smile: Little things that make me happy
Sometimes it’s the small things that bring the greatest happiness. Here are some little things that make me…
Neighbors
On the Trails: Scrapbook of summer observations
Summer came, with the colorful blooming of tall fireweed. Hermit thrushes were still singing and, on two different…
Opinion
Opinion: Assembly’s transparency deficit disorder
Controversies surrounding CBJ Assembly actions regarding property tax assessments and millage rates, efforts to build expensive public buildings…