I am writing in support of the charter amendment for the Oct. 3 municipal election that will keep more Juneau contractors and construction companies working.… Continue reading
The Aug. 31 edition of the Juneau Empire reported the Mendenhall Valley Public Library had received an award for leadership in energy and environmental design… Continue reading
The Empire has reported on the low success rate of our Juneau students. The problem is that our schools continue to teach the same way… Continue reading
Is it true that the path to the Governor’s Mansion is through purchasing the Alaska Dispatch News? Does Gov. Bill Walker’s trip to the mansion… Continue reading
I want to thank 350Juneau for working with Glacier Cinema to bring the movie “Inconvenient Sequel” to Juneau and for making it available free of… Continue reading
With the new school year upon us, parents turn their attention to school clothes, school supplies, and school food. Yes, school food! More than 31… Continue reading
It isn’t often we encounter a candidate running who openly brings in the opinion of young people. While it’s common to see fervent discussions among… Continue reading
The crosswalk at the corner of 7th and Gold streets has been the topic of recent discussions in Juneau city news and public works offices.… Continue reading
President Trump wants to cut a third of the budget for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. These cuts mean that subsidies to Alaska State from… Continue reading
I just witnessed something from my living room windows that upset me. A decent-looking woman running down Douglas Highway, no shoes on, shorts with T-shirt,… Continue reading
I have always been proud to be from Alaska, and you reinforced that feeling with your vote against opening debate on the health care bill.… Continue reading
An image I will never forget came from a documentary showing a little Jewish girl of about 8 standing on a street holding a doll… Continue reading
I am Jane Button and I live on the Inian Islands, near Elfin Cove. This past March, I traveled into Juneau for doctor and dentist… Continue reading
Senator, as a former military man I am sure that you have great admiration, respect, and gratitude, as we all do, for the more than… Continue reading
In the past month, the Trump administration has cut over $200 million from teen pregnancy prevention programs. Alongside their effort to repeal Medicaid expansion and… Continue reading
President Donald Trump says he wants to “Make America great again.” I have to wonder why he thinks America is not great. America takes care… Continue reading
Is the Trump presidency a failure? I am becoming troubled by the recent developments in the White House. This president cannot seem to build an… Continue reading
I am writing to express my complete agreement and support of Mayor Ken Koelsch with regard to the City and Borough of Juneau voting to… Continue reading
According to today’s Empire news story on climate change, CBJ Mayor Koelsch has recently stated that he doesn’t want Juneau to get involved in national… Continue reading
Sen. Lisa Murkowski showed real character in resisting the most recent Trumpcare bill. I agree with her that a major rewrite of our health care… Continue reading
