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Action is needed to stem the flow of people leaving the state

Losing more residents than a state gains is an indicator of trouble ahead.

  • Jan 12, 2023
  • By Larry Persily
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Opinion: MLK Day clinics offered in the ‘spirit of service and advocacy for equality and social justice’

If the pandemic has taught us anything it is how much we need each other. Businesses need workers. Children need teachers. The sick need doctors… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2023
  • By Becky Kruse
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Opinion: COVID relief funds help homeless children in Alaska

We need to sustain this kind of investment.

  • Jan 11, 2023
  • Leslie Rohr
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A Carnival cruise ship is berthed Juneau's cruise ship docks during the summer of 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire FIle)

Opinion: Is anyone else concerned about the upcoming cruise season?

Isn’t a million enough?

  • Jan 10, 2023
  • By Pat White
A Carnival cruise ship is berthed Juneau's cruise ship docks during the summer of 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire FIle)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Sullivan’s irrelevance in defense of democracy

Two years ago this week, supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol…

  • Jan 6, 2023
  • By Rich Moniak
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
An athlete splashes their way into Auke Lake to start the swim leg of the Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Juneau Ironman doesn’t cross the finish line

“Anything is possible” is an optimistic catch-phrase but it’s not a strategy.

  • Jan 5, 2023
  • By Win Gruening
An athlete splashes their way into Auke Lake to start the swim leg of the Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I’ve seen the union difference

As a community we can show solidarity…

  • Jan 4, 2023
  • By Miguel Rohrbacher
(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
This screenshot from YouTube shows Ă…lexander B. Dolitsky in a Soviet-era film. (Screenshot)

Opinion: Lessons learned from a 1971 Soviet psychological documentary that I took part in

Communist propaganda in the former Soviet Union was based on the Marxist–Leninist ideology to advocate for the Communist Party agenda. This propaganda was one of… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2023
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
This screenshot from YouTube shows Ă…lexander B. Dolitsky in a Soviet-era film. (Screenshot)
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Opinion: SEACC United clears the air on unionization

The results are in: SEACC staff has unionized and awaits recognition by leadership.

  • Jan 2, 2023
  • By Shannon Donahue and Lauren Cusimano
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Opinion: SEACC responds to union issues

However the union question is resolved, we take our responsibilities to our employees very seriously

  • Dec 30, 2022
  • By Natalie Watson
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Another Dunleavy attorney general needs to resign

Here’s why.

  • Dec 29, 2022
  • By David Ignell
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Opinion: In support of SEACC United.

A strong SEACC benefits everyone.

  • Dec 28, 2022
  • By Guy Archibald
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Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: America’s compassion is actually hurting people with disabilities

In December 2022, the Biden Administration released a 100-plus-page plan on how to reduce America’s estimated one half million homeless population by 25% over the… Continue reading

  • Dec 27, 2022
  • By Faith Myers
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year during a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s PFD magic never works

And it’s no secret why he fails to deliver.

  • Dec 23, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year during a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Property owners want a reformed assessment process for Christmas

The City and Borough of Juneau has essentially said “bah humbug” to property owners.

  • Dec 23, 2022
  • By Greg Adler
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Alaska oil tankers must adopt whale-strike reduction measures

The federal government must issue a mandatory nationwide whale-strike risk reduction rule…

  • Dec 22, 2022
  • Rick Steiner
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Opinion: Juneau Christmas, past and present

Realizing the gifts you already have and sharing with others.

  • Dec 22, 2022
  • By Win Gruening
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Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on March 23, 2020. (Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Opinion: Free, flexible programs can help you get a Fresh Start

Many adults in Juneau and surrounding communities live with ongoing health concerns.

  • Dec 21, 2022
  • By Anne Zink
Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on March 23, 2020. (Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
The City and Borough of Juneau is conducting a short online survey about what the community wants to see from Marine Park ahead of renovations. (Courtesy Photo / CBJ)

Opinion: Overcrowding makes Marine Park survey a silly exercise

No matter what they do the area will be overcrowded with tourists…

  • Dec 20, 2022
  • By Ray Preston
The City and Borough of Juneau is conducting a short online survey about what the community wants to see from Marine Park ahead of renovations. (Courtesy Photo / CBJ)
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The oppressive use of political censures

Censures should be reserved for serious ethical transgressions.

  • Dec 16, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)