Letters to the Editor

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Opinion: House bill would help protect state from invasive species

Just in time for Invasive Species Awarenes Week.

  • Feb 22, 2022
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This screenshot of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map of PFAS sites in Alaska shows that contamination from so-called "forever chemicals" is observable throughout the state. (Screenshot / Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

Opinion: Policymakers should do research, take thoughtful approach to PFAS regulation

Regarding the recent My Turn urging the Legislature to swiftly regulate the use of PFAS compounds in the state, we urge policymakers to first consider… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2022
This screenshot of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map of PFAS sites in Alaska shows that contamination from so-called "forever chemicals" is observable throughout the state. (Screenshot / Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
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Opinion: GOP stance on 1/6 is un-American

The Republican Party now calls the Jan.6 insurrection ““legitimate political discourse.”

  • Feb 8, 2022
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Opinion: Build Back Better offers historic opportunity

Let us not let this opportunity slip away by refusing to seize this epochal moment.

  • Feb 8, 2022
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Opinion: Here’s why I support the secure firearm storage bill

It’s about making sure kids and volatile adults don’t get ahold of loaded firearms.

  • Feb 8, 2022
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Opinion: Rep Eastman’s commitment to the Constitution

I keep reading about Rep. David Eastman having joined the Oath Keepers 18 years ago but have not read anything about his condemning the participants… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2022
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This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol in January 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: Public servants in leadership roles should be based in the capital city

Where they live is crucial to the success of their work.

  • Jan 26, 2022
  • By Bridget Smith
This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol in January 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)
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Opinion: Alaska needs to thank its lucky stars that Biden is president

As oil prices rise, Alaska is going to get a billion-plus extra state revenue.

  • Jan 24, 2022
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The U.S. Flag and Alaska state flag fly on the roof of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Rep. Vance’s bill is anti-fishermen

House Bill 52 burdens 98.5% of Cook Inlet fishermen.

  • Jan 18, 2022
The U.S. Flag and Alaska state flag fly on the roof of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Why weren’t past vaccine mandates an issue?

Can Dunleavy be held liable for COVID illnesses or deaths of Alaska’s National Guard members?

  • Jan 7, 2022
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Opinion: Allocation of federal repair services seems inequitable

I was interested to see that the flight cancellations in Yakutat made the newspaper headlines on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Alaska Airlines had to cancel several… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2021
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Opinion: Blame bandwagon makes little sense

This letter is based on my experience with the fluctuation of salmon prices, simple economics and upside down politics! In the past year or so… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2021
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Opinion: Congress works for pharmaceutical companies, not us

Candidates for Congress make all kinds of promises for about what they will do for us if we elect them. Congress passed laws prohibiting less-costly… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2021
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Opinion: Veterinarian article was disappointing

I was disappointed when I read the front page article regarding the veterinarian shortage,

  • Dec 7, 2021
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Opinion: A Christmas message for all

Keep the heart of love always present.

  • Dec 5, 2021
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Buttons boasting of fully vaccinated status sit on a counter top at Juneau Public Health Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Help your neighbors, get vaccinated

Holidays are not a time for hospital beds or quarantined Zoom calls.

  • Dec 3, 2021
Buttons boasting of fully vaccinated status sit on a counter top at Juneau Public Health Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Elected officials must share burdens of the pandemic

We implore elected officials to take this important message to heart.

  • Nov 18, 2021
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Opinion: Infrastructure bills would be big help for Alaska

It is time for Alaska’s delegation to reject this effort to obstruct at any cost…

  • Nov 1, 2021
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Opinion: Juneau needs to ban plastic bags

I am very disappointed at how few residents bring reusable bags to the supermarkets.

  • Oct 30, 2021
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Opinion: Walker poised better for success than Dunleavy

A thorough assessment of the fitness for duty of Govs. Bill Walker and Mike Dunleavy shows Walker is vastly more able and likely to succeed… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2021
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)