On Aug. 28, Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) and 15 youths from across Alaska delivered a rulemaking petition to the Alaska Department of Environmental… Continue reading
One of the best parts of my job, and one of the most challenging, is to keep working toward Alaska goals that are not easily… Continue reading
Crime is on the rise. We’ve been hearing a lot from Alaskans about their cabins, cars, shops, and homes being broken into. People feel scared… Continue reading
When your boat is solid and its crew is firm, the biggest threat in a hurricane is the person behind the wheel. A steady hand… Continue reading
In 2014, Alaska Electric Light &Power was bought by Avista. Now Avista is in the process of being bought by Hydro One, a Canadian company… Continue reading
Chances are pretty good that most Juneau residents, even those who plan on going to the polls on Tuesday, might not understand what Proposition 2… Continue reading
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is the largest wildlife refuge in America. Spanning more than 19 million acres, it’s an area larger than 10… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker has made some difficult, yet necessary decisions on budgetary and social issues for Alaska. Kudos for that. But on protecting Alaska’s natural… Continue reading
When considering the importance of our national maritime economy, it’s hard to miss the connections between Alaska and the ocean. Alaska has the longest coastline… Continue reading
I am responding to a recent My Turn column written by Debbie White. Please note, first and foremost, Ms. White is trying to retain her… Continue reading
Working in the nonprofit world for the past 13 years has exposed me to the phenomenon of inspirational quotes in people’s email signatures. These quotes… Continue reading
“If you can’t lie, you’ll never go anywhere.” “I was not lying. I said things that later on seemed to be untrue.” Richard Nixon. “Make… Continue reading
Attention to the upcoming City and Borough of Juneau election has mostly been focused on Assembly and School Board races. Two ballot propositions will also… Continue reading
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski took a brave stand when she voted against the health care bill earlier this summer that would harm Alaskans by slashing… Continue reading
The senior senator from South Carolina lost patience with the bipartisan work being done on health care, so he hurriedly sketched another repeal without replace… Continue reading
I am deeply disappointed in the Sept. 18 decision by the Juneau Assembly to put off a resolution asking for federal involvement in our transboundary… Continue reading
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the federal agency that works with states, territories, and other partners so all Americans enjoy and benefit… Continue reading
It was an act of generosity heard around the nation. The US News and World Report carried the story. As did the small towns of… Continue reading
We are Juneau seniors, and we emphatically disagree with the call to eliminate all sales tax for seniors. Basically, reduction or elimination of sales tax… Continue reading
Juneau’s citizenry is normally engaged on almost every topic and level. As mayor, I am often asked about my stance on particular issues — many… Continue reading
