I always chuckle with skepticism when reading retired business banker Win Gruening’s articles about the endless economical benefits of the proposed Juneau Access road.In his… Continue reading
This is just to present an idea that State residents might consider desirable. The lower 48 States just completed a drawing for a $1.58 billion… Continue reading
One of Sen. Dan Sullivan’s signature initiatives, the Regulations Endanger Democracy (RED) Tape Act, has been the topic of good discussion in the Empire recently,… Continue reading
Brothers and sisters, global warming is real. Our lives and the lives of today’s children and their children are in danger. The oceans are dying.… Continue reading
In Tuesday’s published interview with Gov. Bill Walker, the governor said that the state has allowed the proposed Ambler Road in the Interior to continue… Continue reading
Registering to vote is just one part of “participatory democracy,” but it is critical.Our abysmal turn out for elections screams about the second critical part… Continue reading
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, my neighborhood once again became a war zone. My wife and I had barely finished dinner when… Continue reading
One of my passions as First Lady is building bridges between Alaska’s diverse cultures through education, appreciation and celebration. Gov. Bill Walker, Lt. Gov. Byron… Continue reading
I am writing to ask the Juneau Empire to do something that many people will regard as un-American. I’m asking you to stop running editorials… Continue reading
Please consider the well-being of your neighbors and refrain from setting off fireworks on New Year’s.In the Valley, firework users are achieving noise levels equivalent… Continue reading
The holidays are my favorite time of year. It’s filled with family dinners, theme parties and countless other winter traditions as we rush towards the… Continue reading
Let’s applaud the folks at Eaglecrest! They are doing an outstanding job making sure Juneau has a place to play this winter. Once snow started… Continue reading
I support the motivation behind the initiative to register more voters but I did not sign the petition. It is not that difficult to register… Continue reading
The Dec. 17 op-ed “The great human benefit of fossil fuels,” like most propaganda, is based on half-truths.Of course “cheap, powerfully efficient” fossil fuels played… Continue reading
The Alaska Marine Highway System is at a critical juncture. Since its first port of call, AMHS has provided substantial economic growth and improved quality… Continue reading
Alaskans came together in a year-long effort to provide the first tree from Alaska to stand tall as the “People’s Tree.” The U.S. Capitol Christmas… Continue reading
I want to thank Deputy Commissioner Mike Neussl for his presentation on the Alaska Marine Highway System at the Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday night. At… Continue reading
I recently read the article about the possibility of bringing natural gas to Juneau in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG). I was at… Continue reading
Two weeks ago, the Emmanuel Baptist Church family met after Sunday service to plan the coming month’s Christmas celebration events. On Dec. 5, we would… Continue reading
Rigging the Commission on Presidential Debates [CPD] will not be an issue of major party debates. Neither party wants independent voters, the nation’s rapidly growing… Continue reading
