The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: As Alaska looks to the future, it would be prudent to consider what made for… Continue reading
For University of Alaska Anchorage students paying attention to the Legislature, the past month has been devastating. Despite receiving postcards, letters, office visits, emails and… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:Last week, the University of Alaska faced a barrage of skepticism from legislators unlike any the… Continue reading
A recent Juneau Empire editorial highlighted the apparent rift among Assembly members over the mayoral campaigns of Karen Crane and Ken Koelsch. In that editorial,… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Hammond fought hard to create the Permanent Fund Dividend program so that a portion of one-time oil wealth would be shared equally with… Continue reading
To survive the present and thrive in coming years, Alaska must transition its economy — transition from a state which derives most of its capital… Continue reading
Perhaps I’m naïve, but I expect the phrase “let’s be straight” to be followed by statements that are thoughtful and at least mostly grounded in… Continue reading
Last week, the majority of representatives from Alaska’s commercial fishing organizations sat with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to talk fish. When asked about protecting… Continue reading
Alaskans face some serious challenges that are being overlooked, as we witness the demise of the oil industry. Some of the people who are part… Continue reading
We’re all in this together. Southeast Alaska is a network of rivers and streams that feed our bodies, lifestyles and pocketbooks. Concern that these precious… Continue reading
Let’s get something out of the way. I have shot weapons before and know basic firearm safety. I was a member of the Juneau Gun… Continue reading
The budget cuts aren’t easy this year. The easy cuts were done last year.Now, the Alaska Legislature’s job is to spread the pain and ensure… Continue reading
Locking up criminal defendants and convicts costs a lot of money. At both the state and national levels, Americans are beginning to ask if this… Continue reading
Alaskans have every reason to take pride in our fisheries. We have what many can only dream of elsewhere around the world. Anglers descend upon… Continue reading
We sat around the table drenched in dueling biases. How else could it be for members of the Juneau People for Peace and Justice (JPPJ)… Continue reading
The late Greg Fisk was viewed by many as a great unifier when he won the mayor’s seat, but filling his position has become a… Continue reading
Depending on the way you color the world, Wednesday was either a black day for Alaska or a red-letter event.Feb. 24 was the first day… Continue reading
In the Senate Labor and Commerce committee this week, Alaskans will have an opportunity to weigh in on the governor’s proposed revenue measures, including an… Continue reading
The United Academics AAUP/AFT Local 4996 Representative Assembly is in strong opposition to SB 174. United Academics represents 924 faculty members across the University of… Continue reading
As in previous Empire columns, Richard Moniak is taking aim at Sen. Dan Sullivan with his usual combination of selective facts and misleading arguments. In… Continue reading
