In the early 1950s, renowned Captain GD Gitkov commanded Alaska’s ferry system, serving as both skipper and operator. As traffic and demand increased, Gitkov offered… Continue reading
Controversies have a way of motivating voters. I wondered how those surrounding the municipal and school board budgets, and the cruise-ship-free Saturday proposition would affect… Continue reading
After over 20 years of working with people surviving, perpetrating, witnessing, and parenting through the experience of domestic violence, I still wonder — why are… Continue reading
As Paul Harvey used to say “here is the rest of the story.” Bartlett Regional Hospital finds itself again the victim of unwarranted and dangerous… Continue reading
As someone who has used the services of Bartlett Hospital since 1980, and probably will need to do so again at some future time, having… Continue reading
Juneau’s vote-by-mail municipal election is underway. We have until Oct. 1 to decide five ballot questions, select a mayor and two Assembly members, and fill… Continue reading
Juneau cruise visitor numbers have increased from about 1 million in 2016 to a projected 1.7 million in 2024. In 2018, Juneau businesses enjoyed the… Continue reading
Is the recall language on the ballot accurate? Yes. For the recall to even be considered, it had to pass a legal review by CBJ,… Continue reading
I urge all voters to Vote no to recall Juneau school board members Deedie Sorensen and Emil Mackey. Recall should be utilized only when merited… Continue reading
The Oct. 1 municipal election is shaping up as a referendum on changing the status quo. In the case of the school board it’s about… Continue reading
As a former U.S. government teacher, Juneau Assembly member and mayor, I usually start getting phone calls for information about voting (ballot issues especially) a… Continue reading
Last year, I led Save Juneau, the group that urged a “no” vote on a new City Hall. We knew from going door-to-door in the… Continue reading
Recently I read about a $177 million award to the Alaska Marine Highway and feel compelled to comment on the news because it’s imperative the… Continue reading
Mushrooms and Ship-Free Saturday: what’s the connection? Mushrooms are an item that I have stopped buying because they are too expensive. Ship-Free Saturday is a… Continue reading
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the city of Juneau is set to lose a valuable resource for treating individuals in our community suffering from drug and… Continue reading
Sen. Lisa Murkowski isn’t your typical undecided voter. She’s not only extremely well informed about the presidential candidates and their positions on important issues. She… Continue reading
Ship-Free Saturday (Proposition #2) on the Oct. 1 municipal ballot, is an attempt by a group of residents including me, who want to have one… Continue reading
Proposition 2 will damage Alaska tourism statewide. Vote no to keep this sustainable industry healthy As the CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, I’m… Continue reading
Opponents of Proposition No. 2 — Ship-Free Saturday make many bold, reference-free claims on the purported impacts of the initiative. According to them Prop. 2… Continue reading
I’m curious about the logic behind the economic arguments against Megaship-Free Saturdays (call it what it is) and other cruise ship limits. They seem to… Continue reading
