In my public and private life, the pursuit of fairness and justice drives my work. I have heard and seen many heartbreaking stories in our… Continue reading
When people were discussing the move from the old to the new state museum, the nearly unanimous community sentiment in Juneau was to be sure… Continue reading
I’ve worked hard on the housing front and will continue to do so, and it is in this regard that I am writing to fill… Continue reading
I was stunned to read about a friend in the Aug. 11 obituary column, Grace Pusich Russo. Born in Douglas years ago but lived in… Continue reading
Thanks you for your report on the scientific work done on the impact of black soot on our glaciers.I have asked that it be shared… Continue reading
I believe that listening and sharing can undermine prejudice and judgement. I believe that if we embrace the vulnerability it takes to get to know… Continue reading
Recently I heard a lady complaining about small amount of veggies in a local produce department and I happen to know that this lady has… Continue reading
Rep. Don Young was way off with his reaction to rule change of Alaska National Wildlife Refuge by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Recently, the… Continue reading
Today, in the Juneau Empire, I read James Sherk’s Heritage Foundation essay on why raising the minimum wage will reduce employment. One of the most… Continue reading
Quyanaq ("thank you") Mr. Rex Rock Sr., for your editorial, “Alaska Wilderness League Disregards Alaskans.” For too long, outside special interest groups have used Alaska… Continue reading
To our wonderful neighbors in Juneau,Many of you have honored us with your visits. We are so lucky to meet such wonderful people who are… Continue reading
Here are some observations on the now-closed Juneau Community Collective fireworks poll ON Facebook.It is now very apparent that residents are disturbed by fireworks in… Continue reading
My 14 year old son came to me in the last week and told me that he was nearly hit by city buses traveling down… Continue reading
As a young child in the early sixties I can remember my sister and me walking to the neighborhood gas station to put 15 cents… Continue reading
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote that “the only thing that is constant is change.”I say that change is refreshing! Many American citizens have clamored for… Continue reading
The Chuitna River produces salmon and trout, among other things. For one setnet fisherman, this question is easy to answer. In 2015, he landed more… Continue reading
We are lifelong Alaskans with many vested interests in our state, including children and grandchildren. We are grateful for Gov. Bill Walker’s determination to set… Continue reading
In Sherri Wes’ recent Letter to the Editor, she wondered how Jesus would react to the Catholic Diocese of Juneau’s inability to accept LGBTQ individuals.I… Continue reading
I applaud the leadership of Deputy Mayor Jessie Kiehl for putting forward an ordinance that would provide important protection for all residents of Juneau. Ordinance… Continue reading
If you read the May article, “Twice the victim of a rapist,” in the Empire, you may remember that James Curtain proposed that my grandchild,… Continue reading
