On Feb. 28, 1977, the first deposit of dedicated royalties was made into the Alaska Permanent Fund. The amount was $734,000. The Fund and its… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Gov. Bill Walker’s opioid legislation is a good start that should pick up speed. The legislation… Continue reading
Suppose President Donald Trump has some basis for saying that the Barack Obama administration abused its investigative powers to go after him and his associates… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News: President Donald Trump issued a revised travel ban Monday that attempts to address several of… Continue reading
Skin in the game? I’ll say. Big oil is trying to skin us again. Our skin, their game, if they get their way. Their turn… Continue reading
Common good: That which benefits society as a whole, in contrast to the private good of individuals and sections of society. The advent of the… Continue reading
Since we had an unexpected free night on Saturday, we decided to go to the last performance of “West Side Story.” I had been slow… Continue reading
This week the eight permanent members of the Arctic Council, six organizations that represent the Arctic indigenous peoples and numerous observer states are meeting in… Continue reading
It might come as a surprise to Senator Dan Sullivan that most women who use the services provided by Planned Parenthood Health Centers do so… Continue reading
The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. Here in Juneau, Red Cross volunteers assist people during emergencies, teach… Continue reading
During last fall’s presidential campaign, then-candidate Donald Trump made it very clear that he would protect Medicare and Social Security. Older voters are counting on… Continue reading
In 2017, over one million passengers are expected to arrive via cruise ship in Juneau. These passengers, on average, are expected to spend $179 per… Continue reading
“From the beginning of our history, Alaskans have relied on innovation. Surviving cold, dark and distance requires constant creativity. Our extreme environment and unique challenges… Continue reading
As we reach the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session, we wish to share some thoughts about this critical time that represents a truly… Continue reading
“If you’re invited to a town hall for the sole purpose of being shouted down and shouted at … it’s not a good use of… Continue reading
Having spent time in Juneau at the beginning of the legislative session for the Alaska Chamber’s annual legislative fly-in, I’m pleased to see that my… Continue reading
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” —… Continue reading
My name is Stacia, I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Thunder Mountain High School. I have lived in Juneau for most of… Continue reading
A 35 percent collapse in future prices over the past year has been a boon to homeowners who use natural gas for heat and appliances,… Continue reading
The false narrative about what to do. Economists like Gunner Knapp and Scott Goldsmith along with attorney Brad Keithley speak about only two ways to… Continue reading
