In Pennsylvania this month, two stories about white privilege were about business managers who unjustifiably requested police assistance to remove black customers from their premises.… Continue reading
I am going to respectfully disagree with Rep. Andy Josephson’s recent opinion piece about Pebble Mine that is full of misleading and inaccurate claims about… Continue reading
Alaska’s 30th Legislature is diligently working to complete the session. Nevertheless, important work is still to be done. Many of the sessions are focused on… Continue reading
Another opioid overdose death. Another drug-related crime. Another billion dollars spent on ineffective treatments. News about the opioid crisis keeps getting worse. Simple solutions haven’t… Continue reading
In life, death at some point is inevitable. While most accept that, many wonder, “Will it be comfortable?” When I was young I would say,… Continue reading
Since the Great Recession, the visitor industry in Southeast Alaska has not only recovered but has grown due to diversification, an influx of small and… Continue reading
On Monday, the City and Borough of Juneau moved one step closer to adopting a revised mining ordinance. The Committee of the Whole unanimously accepted… Continue reading
Three words describe the world of health care funding – “The Hassle Factor.” The hassle of endless rules, exceptions, unsupported insurance denials, nonsense exclusions, and… Continue reading
“The single most important ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” — Theodore Roosevelt One of the toughest… Continue reading
Alaska stands at a crossroad. One direction leads to statewide prosperity and a robust economy, while another direction leads a skilled workforce heading south to… Continue reading
In January 2014, I moved to Sitka from New York City. In the NYC kitchens I worked in, it was common knowledge that the best… Continue reading
We applaud the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly for stepping up to the plate on behalf of Juneau residents and businesses. The CBJ Assembly… Continue reading
We’re all still reeling from the events that unfolded during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 7. Sen. John Coghill Jr., demonstrated his true… Continue reading
In 2002, when Yahoo was the Web’s main search engine and Amazon still mostly sold books, I founded a family-run Alaska-based e-commerce company selling custom… Continue reading
Like all emergency drills, Shielded Eagle blurred the lines between reality and fiction. The Coast Guard, Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire/Rescue successfully implemented… Continue reading
Politics is getting in the way of building a safer Alaska. Crime rates have been rising across Alaska for more than five years. The opioid… Continue reading
Having worked in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years, I am concerned about the current efforts underway to destroy the Title II common carrier… Continue reading
Well, folks, the Senate has passed the sea otter slaughter bill by Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka. I would like to comment on this bill since… Continue reading
Any Alaskan who has been laid off or experienced the loss of a job would likely tell you it is one of the most stressful,… Continue reading
As the state Senate now takes up the budget, the call for more spending cuts goes out again. However, since this sustained push for hard… Continue reading
