Opinion
Looting the republic
A satire depicting the systematic extraction of wealth under the current U.S. regime.
Opinion
Opinion: It’s OK not to be one of the beautiful people
This is for all of us who don’t have perfect hair — and for those of us with…
Life
Minister’s Message: So your life story can be better
Last month the Christmas story was displayed in nativity scenes, read about from the Bible and acted out…
Life
Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith
Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith passed on Dec. 27, 2025 in his home. There will be a celebration of…
Opinion
What killed the world’s giants?
Most of the large animals that have walked the surface of Earth are no longer here. Why?
Opinion
Opinion: Trying to deny voters a choice is getting to be a bad habit
Alaskans this fall will vote for the third time whether they prefer open primary elections to choose their…
Opinion
Opinion: Alaska’s winning formula
Alaska is experiencing an energy renaissance, thanks to a stable fiscal framework that gives businesses and investors the…
Life
Minister’s Message: The longest distance
It is very common today to be able to measure everything. Just my watch can pinpoint where I…
Life
Weekly events guide: Juneau community calendar for Jan. 12-18
Visit Juneau Arts and Humanities Council at JAHC.org for more details on this week’s happenings.
Life
Minister’s Message: Relating to people on a deeper level
One of the real benefits of working with people in ministry is the opportunity to relate to people…
Opinion
Opinion: Reelection should not be the measure of success
The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau in less than two weeks, with a stack of difficult issues…
Opinion
The Riley Creek pack’s sole survivor
As I was driving down the highway one spring day eight years ago, I saw a shaggy, gray-black…
Opinion
Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions about public land
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a…
Opinion
Fuzzy memories of a real Alaska cold snap
More than 35 years have ticked away since I turned my pickup left onto a North Pole road…
Life
Minister’s Message: God’s gift to us
Another Christmas in the bag. Another round of wrapped boxes deconstructed. Another season saturated in the story of…
Opinion
Opinion: Low oil prices a ‘bah humbug’ for state treasury
It’s the season of warm wishes, goodwill, families and friends. It’s a time for gifts, sharing old memories…
Opinion
A whale of a mammoth tale
Matthew Wooller couldn’t believe his ears after a California researcher rang his cellphone recently.
Life
Minister’s Message: Love born to endure
I spend time with people in the final chapters of their lives. In those moments, people speak with…