In spite of dissatisfaction with the city’s unilateral decision to impose vote-by-mail a few years ago, on June 9 our Assembly moved to consider mandating… Continue reading
First-time bass player Jacquelyn Davis spoke at a recent Saturday night “Homelands” Juneau Symphony concert about the importance of Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM) in… Continue reading
When I came to Juneau over 30 years ago, I felt very comfortable walking by myself on local trails. Bears were not a major concern… Continue reading
Alaskans are different and we pride ourselves on that. If my vehicle got stuck in a ditch, or if my house got hit by the… Continue reading
In September 2023, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan established his own Alaska Federal Judiciary Council. Its purpose is to recommend candidates for vacancies in the U.S.… Continue reading
I like to say that Juneau has some real hidden gems. These are areas that are commonly overlooked, but in my opinion, are true Juneau… Continue reading
Across Alaska, roads are falling apart. Potholes deepen in Fairbanks, washed-out culverts block salmon in the Mat-Su, and rural communities from Ketchikan to Kotzebue are… Continue reading
I enjoy Juneau’s Celebration parade with its many clans dancing in regalia. I love Juneau’s Fourth of July parade, with the Juneau Marching Band, the… Continue reading
In the last two years, housing prices and rents have risen dramatically, even for Juneau. The management of the Ridgeview Apartments project has become a… Continue reading
It’s right to ask whether Nick Begich is a noncongressman for Alaska. The latest evidence of it is his vote for the House tax bill,… Continue reading
The TACO trade isn’t a new restaurant. It stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The acronym is Wall Street’s response to his on-again-off-again tariffs. John… Continue reading
The recent failure of activists to gain sufficient signatures to put yet another anti-cruise initiative on the ballot in October is evidence that Juneau residents… Continue reading
Spring is always a busy season for Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities. The air is full of anticipation as we prepare for the inevitable surprises… Continue reading
The Juneau Assembly voted to raise your property taxes — again. They did this while the cost of living continues to climb, while residents struggle… Continue reading
I try to get to as many political rallies as I can to voice my resistance to the Trump administration’s criminal attempts to destroy the… Continue reading
I went on a cruise this week. It was not the floating city, tourist-laden, helicopter and whale-watching behemoth so rampant in these waters. There were… Continue reading
If you live in Juneau, I don’t have to tell you how important the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program is. It helps ensure your schools… Continue reading
Usually near the end of the fiscal year, the Assembly scrambles to spend excess funds collected over the budgeted spending plan. Not so much this… Continue reading
“Any serious effort to stabilize Alaska’s fiscal future must also focus on diversifying our economy and creating new industries, which in turn broadens the economic… Continue reading
“If you want President Trump to succeed, this kind of skeezy stuff needs to stop,” Ben Shapiro said on his daily podcast on Monday. “I… Continue reading
