Letters to the Editor

Letter: Standing together against the Dakota Access Pipeline

A historic event is happening in North Dakota where indigenous peoples from across the country are standing together, along with thousands of allies, to protest… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2016

Letter: The dangers of the Juneau Access Project

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been gathering data on traffic accidents for the last several decades. Based on miles driven, Alaska’s rate of… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2016

Letter: I voted early for Muñoz

With the State of Alaska facing billions of dollars in budget shortfalls over the next several years, it makes sense to keep Cathy Muñoz in… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2016

Troll should have exited her Assembly seat graciously

The title of an article in the Oct. 19 Juneau Empire reads, “Outgoing Assembly member snubs political opponents in thank you note.” The article identifies… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2016

Letter: In support of Cathy Muñoz

My name is Myrna Brown. On behalf of the Cathy Muñoz campaign for her bid for state of Alaska House of Representatives, I believe that… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2016

Letter: In support of Justin Parish

Justin Parish has my vote for State House District 34 this year.Alaska is in dire straights. We must elect forward-thinking people to find solutions. The… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2016

Letter: The meat industry is scary

I have no fear of all the goblins, witches or even the evil clowns lurking on Halloween. What really scares me are the latest reports… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2016

Letter: In response to ‘The Road’

Juneau Empire columnist Win Gruening should have reviewed Rich Moniak’s Jan. 29 column before coming out with his inaccurate comparison of Norway’s Route E-39 to… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2016

Letter: Why Cathy Muñoz?

I have been a registered independent, or non-partisan, voter for almost 50 years. Like most Alaskans, I have and will continue to vote for candidates… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2016

Letter: In support of Justin Parish

Change is upon us. You can see it all around. Bob Dylan said it best: “You don’t have to be a weatherman to know which… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2016

Letter: Legislature needs new leadership

This upcoming election is particularly important for Alaska. Big changes are in store for all of us. Sadly, for some time now our Legislature has… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2016

Letter: I have no confidence in Munoz

I want to share my experience with candidates running for House District 34.I first learned about Cathy Muñoz while reading a horrifying account of how… Continue reading

  • Oct 25, 2016

Letter: Trump and Clinton not worthy of the presidency

They are like VERY Spoiled Children!The Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson is the best option for our nation in 2016.The vote for Gary Johnson… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2016

Letter: Consider all the benefits of the Road

I have been following the fortunes and misfortunes of the Juneau Access Project since I moved to Juneau over 44 years ago. I have an… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2016

Letter: For Munoz

In the 12 years I served on the assembly, three of them as mayor of our community, Cathy Munoz has worked hard to make Juneau… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2016

Letter: Vote for Cathy Munoz

In 2015, Juneau lost six people to heroin overdoses. Other Southeast communities also saw overdoses and deaths from opiate drugs. Also in 2015, Sen. Johnny… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2016

Letter: In support of Munoz

First, let me say thank you for being such a great asset to the community. We should all feel thankful for the quality of life… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2016

Letter: In support of Muñoz

We would like to voice our support for Cathy Muñoz, who is running as one of Juneau’s state representatives this November. Here are two important… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2016

Letter: In support of Muñoz

I offer a little different perspective in my support for re-electing Cathy Muñoz to the state House. As an active member of the Territorial Sportsmen,… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2016

Letter: In support of Justin Parish

I’m a parent of two youngsters. My older son just entered kindergarten in the public school system, so adequate funding for education is at the… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2016