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Dialing up memories of what we don’t hear
This column is for people who remember — or who heard stories from their parents or grandparents — that staticky, buzzing melody of beeps when someone would dial in for a connection to the internet, and an equally static-sounding machine at the other end would answer.
3 days ago3 min read
Why we must rise again and bigger to protest peacefully
Within the last year, I have protested more than I have in the last 50 years. Sometimes it seems futile, but as the stakes for our democracy grow in intensity, so do the numbers grow.
5 days ago3 min read
End this shutdown
I am a proud member and the elected recording secretary for the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Local 251.
Oct 83 min read
We never had a shutdown when I was growing up
My brothers and sister and I often had meltdowns, putdowns and lowdown name-calling while fighting at home, in the car, in public — most anywhere one of us could annoy the others.
Oct 83 min read
A last-minute opportunity to vote
Juneau’s city election day is here. If you are going to vote you must do so by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7. If you haven't voted already, you should make it a priority to do so.
Oct 65 min read
Parking tickets: CBJ’s way of thanking prospective jurors
Under an agreement with CBJ, the court issues temporary parking permits to jurors. It does not issue parking permits to prospective jurors.
Oct 62 min read
Legislators must take clear stances against extremism
The time for passivity has passed. Our legislators must take clear, courageous stances against extremist movements and harmful legislation that endanger vulnerable communities. The health, safety and future of Alaska depend on it.
Oct 61 min read
Celebrating the art — and heart — of wood stacking in Juneau
Community isn’t something we simply talk about in Juneau, it’s something we build. We can see it in the way neighbors shovel each other’s driveways, keep watch over a friend’s boat, or share the bounty of a good fishing day. And, perhaps most beautifully, we can see it in something as humble and enduring as a neatly stacked pile of firewood.
Oct 62 min read
Myths regarding Telephone Hill redevelopment
We have lived in Juneau for a combined total of 95 years. We love downtown Juneau (and other parts too). We believe the city is on the verge of making a big mistake demolishing all the buildings on Telephone Hill.
Oct 55 min read
No, Trump’s actions don’t cross a ‘red line’
This is to unpack Bridget Smith’s thoughts expressed in her article, “Red Line.”
Oct 34 min read
Juneau’s new City Hall, long past due
For the past decade, city staff warned its officials and the public about the growing inadequacies of Juneau’s City Hall, originally built nearly 75 years ago to oversee a community of 6,000.
Oct 32 min read
Voices: A red line
President Trump’s speech to the generals and admirals and senior enlisted of our military at Quantico crossed a red line for me.
Oct 23 min read
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