The commons in Juneau are many. We share clean air, clean water, wildlife, tranquility and easy access to outdoor activities. Our community has accepted these… Continue reading
It is less than a month until CBJ property taxes are due. The city tells you that bills can be paid online…but here is a… Continue reading
With the state and nation so divided, politics are no fun. Here’s a memory of a time when legislators reached across the aisle and worked… Continue reading
Would you believe that in Juneau, a town with a housing problem so tight it makes a sardine can look like a Wyoming golf course,… Continue reading
Mary Peltola has been courageous as our congressional proxy, dedicating her whole self to facilitating our civil pursuit of personal fulfillment — sanctioning the highest… Continue reading
A big thank you to Skookum Recycling of Juneau, and Ruby. After months of driving back and forth past an old dishwasher that someone dumped… Continue reading
We had just finished afternoon Macha green tea at Heritage coffee house and were walking three blocks east to Deckhand Dave’s for some halibut tacos.… Continue reading
The CBJ must conduct a thorough and public investigation into the fatal shooting of Steven Kissack. I was not present and did not witness the… Continue reading
Returning to Juneau after a five-year hiatus, I am stunned to witness the changes brought on by mega floating tourist movers, the cruise ships. Previous… Continue reading
Most of us have heard the term “Act locally, think globally.” With all the political rhetoric and anger being expressed, here is what we can… Continue reading
While four previous columns in the Empire have expressed concerns about efforts to recall the Juneau Board of Education president and vice president, I see… Continue reading
As we celebrate with friends and family this Fourth of July, I want to challenge you to do something especially meaningful. We will be waving… Continue reading
As a member of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, I was confused by Executive Director Phil Huebschen’s strident position in his My Turn in… Continue reading
Max Mertz’s comments at the Bartlett Regional Hospital public forum about SEARHC’s competitive, non-collaborative approach to health care in Juneau hits the bullseye. One of… Continue reading
Perhaps Nate Vallier shrugs when he sees eagles and bears (My Turn, May 29), floating icebergs at the glacier, orcas in the channel, but I… Continue reading
As a 54-year resident of Juneau I have seen the summer cruise industry grow from a single weekly 600-passenger ship May through August to the… Continue reading
I recently experienced a relatively serious chest injury and received treatment at Bartlett Regional Hospital. My hospital treatment services included the emergency department, diagnostic imaging… Continue reading
“What? Only one day a week ship-free? Can’t we have Sundays too?” “How about four days a week ship-free?” We signature gatherers are hearing those… Continue reading
A lot has been said about the Saturday free day from large cruise ships. What’s missing from the conversation is that a day of rest… Continue reading
I flew in on the midday flight this Saturday to do some work with the Legislature. Beautiful view of the Mendenhall Glacier coming in. The… Continue reading
