We can insist that Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom rescind her order. And we can ask Petersburg Dan to please bow out of this election.

We appreciate the thoughtful editorial discussion of our proposal regarding the Permanent Fund Dividend. The editorial correctly notes that Alaska needs strong leadership, long-term fiscal planning, and adequate funding for essential public services.

Why the state believes it is unlawful for the Native Village of Eklutna to operate a commercial gambling facility on an Alaska Native Allotment, but the state has not objected to the Tlingit and Haida Central Council doing the same is an incongruent befuddlement.

In late August 2008, I boarded a morning Alaska Airlines flight bound for Ketchikan. Before the cabin doors were closed, the passenger sitting in front of me stood up and declared “I can’t believe it. John McCain just killed himself.”

Democracies do not collapse overnight. They erode one safeguard at a time — an inspector general here, a watchdog there, and finally the silencing of those who would sound the alarm.

For generations, Eaglecrest has been part of the fabric of Juneau. It is more than a ski area. It is a place where families gather, where lifelong memories are made and where residents and visitors alike experience the outdoors that make Southeast Alaska unique. Having access to year-round recreation and outdoor amenities is part of what makes Juneau such a special place to live.

Former Gov. Bill Walker is an honorable man who sincerely wants what’s best for Alaskans. He is also running for governor in the 17-candidate August primary, which means he needs to propose some strong new ideas to pop his head above the fray and make the final four for the November general election.

If you listened to the debate over Juneau's FY27 budget, you could be forgiven for thinking the city was on the verge of collapse.

Alaska legislators are being asked to grant a 90% reduction in state and local gas property taxes to advance the latest North Slope natural gas project without knowing whether other revenue concessions and costs may be asked of the state in the future. Some legislators are asking for more information before deciding on the tax reduction. History confirms their cautious approach.

The continuing conflict involving Iran is already affecting global energy markets, with consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. Alaska, despite being a major oil-producing state, is not insulated from those disruptions.

Bart Thane is one of the visionary pioneers who believed in Juneau’s future. In contrast, the Assembly’s approach to our budgetary problems is at best cynical.

Many Alaskans fondly embrace and proudly recite the defiant expression from the 1970s: “We don’t give a damn how they do it Outside.” Though often it’s because we can’t get it done the same way they do it Outside because of cost or geography or our small population — or because some online merchants still refuse to ship to the 49th state.