Spring flowers have co-evolved with insect pollinators for a long time. The flowers require pollen delivery to set seed. To entice insects to visit and… Continue reading
For too long Juneau’s budgeting approach has started in the wrong place — asking how much revenue the city can raise, rather than how much… Continue reading
The latest version of the state’s capital budget reappropriates approximately $37 million from designated Juneau Access funds for use as federal match for transportation projects… Continue reading
For at least 20 years, my sister Mary Watson has been making these cookies frequently, especially for her piano music recitals and music history classes.… Continue reading
In 2018, Sen. Dan Sullivan co-sponsored the STOP Act that he said “focuses on stopping the killer drug fentanyl from coming from places like China… Continue reading
“This is the greatest act of power I have come to know: To be an activist of joy; a beacon of grace; a radiance of… Continue reading
Two bedrock American values — equality under the law and fair elections — are under assault by vast private fortunes. Amplifying the talking points of… Continue reading
The last part of March seemed to pass slowly, at least for those of use impatient for spring. Each of us has their own sequence… Continue reading
There are two sounds I can never seem to forget. One is the winter snow shovel scraping along the concrete basketball court I trudged to… Continue reading
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery,… Continue reading
“It is your concern when your neighbor’s wall is on fire.” — Horace Recently, too many of our neighbors have lost their jobs through no… Continue reading
Borough budget challenges just got bigger — and messier A recent news story warned residents that Juneau’s landfill will be at capacity in the next… Continue reading
Just before the spring equinox, a friend and I went out on the Fish Creek Trail one morning on a low tide. We saw five… Continue reading
There’s an uncommon sight on Seward Street these days: a bra shop with cajones. The owners of Bustin’ Out Boutique have put out a sandwich… Continue reading
Like many of us I know that public broadcasting is in the sights of the Trump administration for massive cuts and perhaps elimination. This very… Continue reading
There is a path to increasing food security without an Alaska Department of Agriculture this legislative session. Gov. Mike Dunleavy should hire an aide in… Continue reading
In the Assembly’s March 3, 2025, FY26 CBJ Capital Priorities List, our Assembly and manager requested from our state and federal funding partners $10 million… Continue reading