Opinion
My Turn: School district’s problems aren’t on shoulders of two board members targeted for recall
I urge folks not to sign the petition to recall the school board officers. Recalls waste city resources…
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Opinion: Alaska House makes the right decision on constitutionally guaranteed PFD
The Permanent Fund dividend is important to a lot of Alaska households, but so is education, public safety,…
Opinion
My Turn: Decades of Psychiatric patient mistreatment deserves a state investigation and report
On March 29, Mark Thiessen’s story for the Associated Press was picked up by several Alaska newspapers. The…
Opinion
Opinion: The twisted logic of the Juneau School Board recall petition
The ink was hardly dry on the Juneau School District (JSD) FY 2025 budget passed last month before…
Opinion
Dunleavy wants a state sponsored legal defense fund
On Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its second hearing on a bill challenging a new regulation that…
Opinion
My Turn: The last thing Juneau needs now is a divisive school board recall campaign
The long-postponed and necessary closure and consolidation of Juneau schools had to happen. There is no question given…
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My Turn: Juneau Community Charter School — an optional program with a long history of serving students
With charter schools in the news recently, it is worth examining the model and how it is being…
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My Turn: Suggestions for Juneau’s future as the Planning Commission seeks public input
Note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of the head tax, and clarify references to…
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Opinion: Sen. Lisa Murkowski has a job to finish
A few weeks ago, Sen. Lisa Murkowski told CNN’s Manu Raju she regretted “that our party is seemingly…
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My Turn: ‘No margin no mission’ is the critical statement being considered by Juneau’s community hospital
Bartlett Regional Hospital has been providing medical services to Juneau since 1886, first by the Sisters of St.…
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Opinion: Taxpayers revolt over property tax assessments
While we all have different ideas on how our tax money should be spent, it’s important to put…
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Opinion: Giving credit where credit is due
It’s been a long time since the Juneau economy has been bolstered by a single significant federal appropriation.…
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An Alaska Olympian went to D.C. to testify on climate change. Then a senator dredged up old tweets.
Gus Schumacher hit with climate science quiz in exchange that went viral in conservative circles.
Opinion
My Turn: Alaska’s deepest trouble is nonsupport of education
People are exiting The Great Land and are reluctant to come here for professional opportunities and to raise…
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Opinion: Sen. Dan Sullivan, a conservative in name only
It’s easy to imagine Sen. Lisa Murkowski broke out in a smile last week after former Vice President…
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Opinion: No Alaska governor has ever so boldly held schools and students as political hostages
“Star Trek” reference looks past real argument for school funding.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: If you see roadside rubbish, please pick it up
I met a young Tlingit lady and her friend this weekend, picking up rubbish that had been tossed…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Murkowski and Sullivan should oppose Trump
The New York Times reported Saturday that Mr. Trump said, “some migrants are ‘not people’ and predicts a…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Black-and-white view of Gaza goes too far
Alexander Dolitsky’s letter rebuffing Dixie Belcher’s attempt to humanize the tragedy unfolding in Gaza goes too far. Frankly,…