Category: Opinion

Misinformation about mandatory disclosure and how property tax works has been spreading.

In addition, far-left progressives are not as they think of themselves.

Here’s why.

I’m really not so worried about the city government knowing what we paid for our house.

The city’s disclosure rule doesn’t compromise your privacy — it just democratizes access to information.

At some point, you’ve paid enough taxes/ you have done your share.

This is very personal to me – for several reasons.

Too many Alaskans face barriers accessing the internet.

No one wants to say that you must do more with less.

Voting no on a constitutional convention is vital to the well-being and stability of our state.

lease vote yes on Proposition 2.

We should be embarrassed to show our existing city hall to visiting dignitaries and the public…

Here’s why.

We can afford to do this and not raise property taxes.

Dishonesty doesn’t make good policy.

Voting yes on Proposition 4 will help put a lid on Assembly spending.

Juneau voters have an opportunity to send them a message.

Were prior assessors just smarter?

Staff have completed 70 vessel inspections this season.

I should have just turned off the computer.

It’s been a good fall for mushrooms and other fungi.

Patient rights must be brought up to or exceed best practice in all programs.

City Hall discussion is reminiscent of 2005 Capitol talk.

When assessments are more accurate, taxes are more equitable, and all property owners benefit,

Our educational institutions must be held a higher standard.

AHS has just completed the first comprehensive guide to historical sources about ANCSA.

We’re looking for volunteers to work with one or two others for an hour or two once or twice a week.

Ways to amend the constitution already exist.

That’s a business we want to be in business forever.

But is the money really “free?”

Dynamic can mean exciting, engaging or interesting. Dynamic pricing is none of these things.

Investing in Juneau’s trails, cabins, and sports fields makes it a better place to live and recreate.

The CBJ Assembly needs to act now to fix this problem.

From a wowed spectator to an enthusiastic supporter and proud host.

True assessments and accurate property taxes cut both ways.

For more than three decades, I have been a member of the International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU), working as a longshoreman throughout Alaska. We perform all types of work in the ports across Alaska: loading and unloading cargo on container …

One of my favorite childhood memories is joining my father as he visited communities around Western Alaska to conduct some truly “mobile” banking. Pop would pilot his float plane from Lake Hood in Anchorage to some of the most remote and …

It’s a lot easier to pick on the little guy than power company giants.

Alaskans must reward her defense of the truth…

What are the odds a constitutional convention will be anything other than a circus?

Somehow over the past 20 years, the “normal” school experience has changed.

In Alaska, the Inflation Reduction Act offers come game-changing features.

It will better ensure fair, accurate and efficient property tax assessments and collections.

Every 10 years (at least) Alaskans are asked to vote on whether a constitutional convention should be called. Each time throughout history voters have overwhelmingly voted this convention down. Unlike an amendment, a constitutional convention would …

Is the Empire really only interested in the problems faced by small communities?

In March 2017 I had a Commentary published Pacific Fishing Magazine imploring the British Columbia government to do the right thing and clean up and remediate the abandoned Tulsequah Chief mine. and to encourage the State of Alaska and the U.S. …

Walker is the only candidate with the potential to govern effectively for all Alaskans.

The internet has opened doors and pathways to more than we could have ever imagined just a couple of decades ago. It has become hard to imagine our lives without companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook or Apple, and the conveniences and connections …

It is in Alaska’s best interest to elect a member of the Republican party.

Voters first need a well-developed analysis.