August 26 is a national holiday of substantial import. It started so many years ago but a pivotal tipping point occurred in 1848 surrounding the… Continue reading
In the glow of the midnight sun, we’re paddling down the wild Utukok River in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Here, the wilderness swallows you, from… Continue reading
This afternoon, all Juneauites, as well as tourists visiting our capital city, are invited to gather at Marine Park to reaffirm our common commitment to… Continue reading
This is my analysis of the fiscal mess we are in. What I am about to share with you is my prediction of what will… Continue reading
After the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we began to hear stories from Alaska families and small businesses that were experiencing fewer health… Continue reading
In this Year of Kindness we give two weeks for nine homeless people to move off the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Land located on… Continue reading
Recently, I joined the Steering Committee of the Juneau Police Department 2017 Year of Kindness Initiative(17YOK). While late to the group, I’m not too late… Continue reading
“When the Boomers Bail, A Community Economic Survival Guide” is the title of a book written by Mark Lautman. Although written in 2011, it has… Continue reading
Better together. Together again. First and foremost, we want to thank Alaskans for giving us the opportunity to lead in these challenging times. When we… Continue reading
As Co-Chairs of the Partnership Board, which seeks to build the New Juneau Arts and Culture Center (what we call “the New JACC”), we’re excited… Continue reading
According to a recent local survey, the No. 1 recreational activity in Juneau is walking, hiking, biking or running our trail system. Our beautiful and… Continue reading
On October’s ballot, we may see an option to increase Juneau’s bed tax by 2 percent. Some people seem to think that 7 percent bed… Continue reading
Alaska’s congressional delegation clearly understands that Alaska has much to lose and little to gain from Canadian mines in the headwaters of major Southeast Alaska… Continue reading
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, just sent thousands of Alaskans a long letter. It replies to their concerns over the Senate’s Better Care Reconstruction Act… Continue reading
Did the fire and fury, lock and load rhetoric of President Donald Trump cause Kim Jong Un to retreat? On Tuesday, North Korea’s state controlled… Continue reading
Alaskans aren’t known for choosing the easy road. We wouldn’t live here if the goal was to go through life on the path with the… Continue reading
On most issues there are multiple perspectives. This is the case with Pebble. Eric Forrer recently wrote about his views regarding recent actions by the… Continue reading
I have been trying to write about sex and religion, because I’m convinced that Catholic teaching about sex is all wrong and would, if it… Continue reading
In the aftermath of the violence and hatred on display in Charlottesville this weekend, I found myself in deep reflection. As a child growing up… Continue reading
As we struggle towards a sustainable, long-term balanced budget plan, everybody knows this is an urgent and critical part of salvaging our depressed economy and… Continue reading
