Search Results for: SUSTAINABLE ALASKA

Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse
Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse
Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

One thing is clear: the University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Stand up for our future and override the vetoes

Opinion: Stand up for our future and override the vetoes

Dunleavy’s vetoes are indiscriminately cruel and unnecessary.

  • Jul 10, 2019
  • By Miriam Boochever Medenica
Opinion: Stand up for our future and override the vetoes
‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes
‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes
Jeff Short. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s vetoes carry great risk

It doesn’t have to be this way.

  • Jul 9, 2019
  • By Jeffrey Short
Jeff Short. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session
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Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session
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Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislators call for PFD ‘grand compromise’

Protecting the Permanent Fund will mean give and take.

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)
Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)
The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau

The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau

For whale watching to remain a viable industry, we need to ensure it’s sustainable for the whales.

The Importance of Sustainable Whale Watching in Juneau
Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

They weigh in on a budget that will impact all Alaskans

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thank you letters for June 23, 2019

Thank you letters for June 23, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

  • Jun 23, 2019
Thank you letters for June 23, 2019
Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Freshman legislator talks about her first session.

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall
Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk

All fish will be painted with the same broad brush — toxic and damaged.

  • Jun 18, 2019
Opinion: Pebble mine puts entire state fisheries brand at risk
Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence
Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD

Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD

The full dividend might not be the best idea.

Opinion: Governor, Legislature need to do due diligence on PFD
Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mount Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sustainability in the summertime

Time to learn, read and fish.

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mount Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD
Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD