Registering to vote is just one part of “participatory democracy,” but it is critical.Our abysmal turn out for elections screams about the second critical part… Continue reading
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, my neighborhood once again became a war zone. My wife and I had barely finished dinner when… Continue reading
One of my passions as First Lady is building bridges between Alaska’s diverse cultures through education, appreciation and celebration. Gov. Bill Walker, Lt. Gov. Byron… Continue reading
I am writing to ask the Juneau Empire to do something that many people will regard as un-American. I’m asking you to stop running editorials… Continue reading
Please consider the well-being of your neighbors and refrain from setting off fireworks on New Year’s.In the Valley, firework users are achieving noise levels equivalent… Continue reading
The holidays are my favorite time of year. It’s filled with family dinners, theme parties and countless other winter traditions as we rush towards the… Continue reading
Let’s applaud the folks at Eaglecrest! They are doing an outstanding job making sure Juneau has a place to play this winter. Once snow started… Continue reading
I support the motivation behind the initiative to register more voters but I did not sign the petition. It is not that difficult to register… Continue reading
The Dec. 17 op-ed “The great human benefit of fossil fuels,” like most propaganda, is based on half-truths.Of course “cheap, powerfully efficient” fossil fuels played… Continue reading
The Alaska Marine Highway System is at a critical juncture. Since its first port of call, AMHS has provided substantial economic growth and improved quality… Continue reading
Alaskans came together in a year-long effort to provide the first tree from Alaska to stand tall as the “People’s Tree.” The U.S. Capitol Christmas… Continue reading
I want to thank Deputy Commissioner Mike Neussl for his presentation on the Alaska Marine Highway System at the Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday night. At… Continue reading
I recently read the article about the possibility of bringing natural gas to Juneau in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG). I was at… Continue reading
Two weeks ago, the Emmanuel Baptist Church family met after Sunday service to plan the coming month’s Christmas celebration events. On Dec. 5, we would… Continue reading
Rigging the Commission on Presidential Debates [CPD] will not be an issue of major party debates. Neither party wants independent voters, the nation’s rapidly growing… Continue reading
Recently it has been reported that Hussam Ayloush of the Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations was quoted a saying that American… Continue reading
Thanks to the Juneau Police Department for their professionalism in investigating the death of Mayor Greg Fisk. While we didn’t suspect foul play, JPD’s diligent… Continue reading
I realize the editorial page of a newspaper is heavy on assertions and light on facts, but the Outside Editorial “Climate conference at odds with… Continue reading
Last month, I had the opportunity to give a presentation to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on the fire department operations, structure and future needs.… Continue reading
After all the recent hot air about immigrants from the Middle East, it’s time for a reality check. The fact is we already have plenty… Continue reading
