Gov. Bill Walker called himself a “traditional Alaskan Republican” when declaring his independent run for governor in 2013. Even though he’ll now be on the… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature just united 60 to zero to strike a great blow for restitution for the victims of violent crime by passing House Bill… Continue reading
I ‘m writing to ask readers to write the legislature with this urgent request: please provide adequate funds and an increase in the Base Student… Continue reading
I’m glad Jack Cadigan prefaced his letter to the editor with a lengthy statement about how staunch a supporter of free speech he is, so… Continue reading
I sincerely hope scientific minded young people in Alaska step up to replace the bought and paid for representation that we currently have in Alaska.… Continue reading
Like many in Juneau, winter at Eaglecrest is the high point of my year. The frosted trees, the expansive view of Admiralty Island from Pittman’s… Continue reading
I am dismayed to hear that the superb Juneau-Douglas High School auto shop program is on the verge of disappearing. For the past 35 years,… Continue reading
As the Alaska Legislature completes its annual task of setting next year’s budget, conversations about oil tax credits have once again taken center stage. There… Continue reading
I am a tax-paying senior citizen recently relocated to Juneau and residing in Trillium Landing, a new complex constructed for those of age 55 and… Continue reading
A National Public Radio headline caught my attention the other day because it seemed part of a larger pattern: “How Puerto Rico’s Debt Created a… Continue reading
“For we are sowing winter wheat That other hands will harvest That they might have enough to eat After we are gone …” — Libby… Continue reading
Currently, our City and Borough of Juneau Assembly members and staff, as well as concerned citizens, are meeting on a myriad of budget issues. It… Continue reading
Sara Hannan and I first met as worthy opponents on a basketball court. Sara is taller than I am and sometimes, to get a rebound,… Continue reading
The idea of moving Alaska’s capital away from Juneau has been around since statehood. In 1960, 56 percent of voters defeated a measure moving the… Continue reading
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a holiday we’ve observed in this country since 1949. Over the past 70 years, we’ve made huge strides in… Continue reading
On April 17, I had the honor of testifying in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Washington, D.C. on the issue… Continue reading
Both the beauty and bane of Pacific Salmon is their highly migratory behavior in the Pacific Ocean, spanning from Northern California to Nome. The beauty… Continue reading
As governor and lieutenant governor, we want to ensure that every Alaskan feels safe in their home, school and community. We are working to build… Continue reading
The Pebble Limited Partnership is continuing to advance its controversial mining project near Bristol Bay by forging ahead with its development plan, all while ignoring… Continue reading
Fishing vessel crews in Western Alaska wrapped up a successful pot-cod season last month, building upon what’s become a mainstay winter fishery for an increasing… Continue reading
