Opinion
Opinion: Dunleavy’s immigration duplicity
“People will go where they believe they have a future. That should be obvious” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said…
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…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Be a part of humankind, not human mean
When I was a teenager I met a man who greeted me with “It’s a good day for…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Dunleavy should respect majority of Alaskans, take down ‘pro-life’ flag from governor’s mansion
When Gov. Dunleavy hung a so-called “pro-life” flag at the governor’s house — the people’s house in Alaska’s…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Snowstorms a teachable moment for helping each other out
The recent snow created an amazing opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors. Last week our Juneau AARP Community…
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…
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…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Dunleavy shows cruelty in turning down federal food funds for children
Cold. Unfeeling. Cruel. How else to describe Gov. Dunleavy’s decision to turn down federal funds for food for…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Israel/Gaza war would end if Hamas surrender and return hostages. Why don’t they?
It is imperative to clarify some facts in Craig Wilson’s letter to the editor entitled “Israel violating international…
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…
Opinion
My Turn: Marine Passenger Fee proposal for electrifying docks
Here’s a great way to clean up the air in downtown Juneau during the busy cruise ship season.…
Opinion
My Turn: When chickens come home to roost at the Juneau School District
On Tuesday I zoomed in to the Juneau School Board work session about our local school district’s recently…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Israel violating international humanitarian law with its response in Gaza
Gaza is roughly twice the size of Douglas Island, with over three times the population of Alaska living…
Opinion
Opinion: The Alaska voices Dunleavy refuses to hear
“The Supreme Court’s decision to not hear the State’s case directly is disappointing,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote in…
Opinion
My Turn: Why the Juneau School District has an unexpected $9.5M deficit and what comes next
The Juneau School District’s FY24 Budget Reconciliation document came as a shock to the school board, district personnel…
Opinion
An Alaska climate expert reviews 2023’s weather and climate highlights
While Alaska didn’t have an ex-typhoon Merbok style widespread high impact event in 2023, there was still lots…
Opinion
My Turn: Final Mendenhall Glacier redevelopment plan shows together we can create better outcomes
The Final Record of Decision announced on Dec. 14, 2023, by the U.S. Forest Service regarding changes at…
Opinion
Opinion: The question of disqualifying Trump
In last week’s column about the insurrection-related cases heading to the U.S. Supreme Court, I only briefly mentioned…