In 2015, Juneau lost six people to heroin overdoses. Other Southeast communities also saw overdoses and deaths from opiate drugs. Also in 2015, Sen. Johnny… Continue reading
First, let me say thank you for being such a great asset to the community. We should all feel thankful for the quality of life… Continue reading
We would like to voice our support for Cathy Muñoz, who is running as one of Juneau’s state representatives this November. Here are two important… Continue reading
I offer a little different perspective in my support for re-electing Cathy Muñoz to the state House. As an active member of the Territorial Sportsmen,… Continue reading
I’m a parent of two youngsters. My older son just entered kindergarten in the public school system, so adequate funding for education is at the… Continue reading
In his Sept. 29 My Turn, Bruce Abel questions the assertion that the proposed Juneau Access Project (“The Road”) would yield benefits worth only 28… Continue reading
In this challenging electoral time period, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that the decisions and actions that most profoundly influence our daily… Continue reading
A great deal of attention has been given to the sales tax exemption for seniors. That exemption was given as a privilege and now seems… Continue reading
Alaska is caught in financial turmoil, and we need someone who is able to make financially sound decisions for Juneau in the upcoming year. Arnold… Continue reading
By a 7-2 vote, Juneau’s former assembly restructured our senior sales tax exemption program from one that applied to all purchases, to one that covers… Continue reading
As a 56-year resident of Alaska with 90 percent of that time living in Juneau, I feel it’s as important to vote as it ever… Continue reading
Mary Becker is an outstanding public servant. She has demonstrated her commitment to our community through her 30 years of work as a public school… Continue reading
Life as a working parent is busy and expensive. From paying for essentials like child care and health care and a few “unnecessary” but enriching… Continue reading
I support the reelection of Kate Troll to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly.I’ve known Kate since the 1980s when she worked out in… Continue reading
I have known Mary Becker for nearly 30 years. For decades she was a highly respected middle school teacher at Marie Drake. After retirement, she… Continue reading
Some seniors support new taxes.It’s been a tax blessing to live in Alaska for the past 40 years and enjoy the lowest state motor fuel… Continue reading
I moved to Southeast Alaska nearly 25 years ago, so I’m not quite a sourdough, but definitely no longer a cheechako. Some of the first… Continue reading
I want the residents of our City and Borough of Juneau to know that I am supporting Mary Becker for Assembly for three simple reasons.During… Continue reading
As a senior citizen who has lived in Juneau for 38 years, I feel compelled to respond to a recent letter to the editor. I… Continue reading
Two of the three things certain in life are taxes and change. Many people don’t like either one. We won’t talk about the third in… Continue reading
