I returned to Juneau after three years of retirement to enjoy the Fourth of July activities and hear the latest political news. I know the… Continue reading
To The local police, firefighters, EMS, and all who wear the badge, thanks from one of your own, who sees what you do. THANK YOU!In… Continue reading
I was interested to read about Avista’s July 14 presentation to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Here are some interesting, related items that were not… Continue reading
I must admit I am embarrassed. In a moment of frustration, I submitted a Letter to the Editor [Letter: Please return my pretzel magnet] in… Continue reading
Back to the future, 2050, the state of Alaska is in financial crisis. The federal government has taken over running the state of Alaska. Reserves… Continue reading
Months ago, as legislators gathered in Juneau, to begin a new legislative year, Gov. Bill Walker submitted a much needed financial budget plan for Alaska.… Continue reading
I’m sending this message with my unconditional respect.We live in an age where cameras are everywhere and sometimes very unfortunate scenes are recorded and posted… Continue reading
In response to a recent statement by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on the need for more pipelines to move resources from Point A to… Continue reading
Alaska’s resources must be used for the maximum benefit of Alaskans. That is a constitutional requirement that the majority of our legislators seem to have… Continue reading
This quick letter is in response to an incident that occurred to me yesterday. I am the owner of a small business. I work extremely… Continue reading
I am disappointed in the reporting on the Franklin Graham Prayer Rally. It is sad that the main theme of the message was left out.… Continue reading
To the bishop who wants to insist on broader religious exemptions to ensure LGBTQ people can continue to be discriminated against, because his version of… Continue reading
Ron Somerville wrote an informed response to a previous letter writer’s (Joel Bennett) suggestion that the nearly extinct East Fork Toklat wolf family would be… Continue reading
Earlier this month, I wrote a commentary on whether or not the 2014 “Unity Team” of Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott would… Continue reading
Ron Sommerville’s recent rebuttal to an earlier offering by Joel Bennet’s plea on behalf of support for Denali National Park’s decimated wolves misses most of… Continue reading
The British people, sick of big government nonsense, finally had the guts to stand up and say, “Enough is enough!”When will the good people of… Continue reading
In his June 24 column regarding the whale project lawsuit filed by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Win Gruening suggests the City and Borough of… Continue reading
The Assembly is now considering a measure that would extend protections against discrimination in housing and employment to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons in… Continue reading
Thank you to the Juneau Borough Assembly for the Special Assembly Committee of the Whole special meeting on Tuesday, June 21 for public testimony on… Continue reading
Tongass National Forest supervisor Earl Stewart will soon destroy the magnificent Wrangel Island rainforest to please his corporate masters. He proposes to log 8.3 square… Continue reading
