Opinion
My Turn: Juneau’s budget needs a common-sense makeover
For too long Juneau’s budgeting approach has started in the wrong place — asking how much revenue the…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: No local funds for scab labor
Using CBJ funds to help staff the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Recreation Area in response to the…
Opinion
Opinion: Cheerleading the dumbest trade war ever
In 2018, Sen. Dan Sullivan co-sponsored the STOP Act that he said “focuses on stopping the killer drug…
Opinion
My Turn: Sen. Sullivan’s latest blabber — ‘Liberal Judges’
Two bedrock American values — equality under the law and fair elections — are under assault by vast…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Sen. Sullivan should have a voice, not just nod along with Trump
I echo the concerns expressed by Diane DeSloover in her letter in the March 29, 2025. Understanding that…
Opinion
My Turn: Is it time to impeach Elon Musk?
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on…
Opinion
Opinion: CBJ budget challenges mount
Borough budget challenges just got bigger — and messier
Opinion
My Turn: Increasing food security without a state agriculture department
There is a path to increasing food security without an Alaska Department of Agriculture this legislative session.
Opinion
My Turn: Public broadcasting needs support as its elimination is considered by Trump administration
Like many of us I know that public broadcasting is in the sights of the Trump administration for…
Opinion
My Turn: Fight fascism — shop local
There’s an uncommon sight on Seward Street these days: a bra shop with cajones. The owners of Bustin’…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Sullivan enabling Trump’s march toward authoritarian rule
To Sen. Sullivan:
Opinion
Opinion: Time to build a majority from anti-Trump minorities
Four years ago when Republicans defended the Senate filibuster, Sen. Dan Sullivan argued it “encourages, if not demands,…
Opinion
My Turn: A study in contrasts
If you call Social Security these days, the voice message states your application could take 200-230 days to…
Opinion
My Turn: Pay attention to the projects the Assembly is prioritizing
In the Assembly’s March 3, 2025, FY26 CBJ Capital Priorities List, our Assembly and manager requested from our…
Opinion
My Turn: The DOGE debacle
I guess I’m lucky: Only two of my friends have been fired by the Trump-Musk DOGE juggernaut. It’s…
Opinion
Opinion: The silence betraying America
“How we came to a place where we are fighting now with Canada and making nice with Russia…
Opinion
Opinion: Approval of new cruise dock moves forward
Aak’w Landing, the long-proposed cruise dock development in downtown Juneau is one step closer to reality.
Opinion
My Turn: Three affordable housing solutions for Juneau
Homelessness and affordable housing continue to plague far too many in our community. Over the last five years…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Getting federal flood help is not waste or fraud
Has Trump, Elon Musk, or any of the DOGE boys ever seen the word jökulhlaup? Are they even…
Opinion
My Turn: Volunteer for the right cause
Recently I was asked by a friend to volunteer at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center to help keep…