Opinion

The bleeding tooth fungus is readily recognized when mature, with the watery red bubbles on the surface. (Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)

On the Trails: These fungi are captivating in more than one way

It would take several books to describe all the weird and wonderful things that fungi do.

  • Sep 28, 2021
  • By Mary F. Willson
The bleeding tooth fungus is readily recognized when mature, with the watery red bubbles on the surface. (Courtesy Photo / Kerry Howard)
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Opinion: LGBTQ+ Alaskans deserve respect and dignity

Like every state that lacks equality, we need federal protection.

  • Sep 28, 2021
  • By Maureen Longworth
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(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I hope you join me in voting for Hale for CBJ Assembly

She does her homework and listens to constituents…

  • Sep 27, 2021
  • Steve Behnke
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Piece criticizing mine paints inaccurate picture

Setting the record straight.

  • Sep 27, 2021
  • By R. Brent Murphy
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Someone holds up an inflatable Alaska Marine Highway ferry at at a rally to support of the Alaska Marine Highway System on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Transparency is needed for Cascade Point plan

Public should be part of the process.

  • Sep 24, 2021
  • By Rich Monaik
Someone holds up an inflatable Alaska Marine Highway ferry at at a rally to support of the Alaska Marine Highway System on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: McKinley Management internship program offers unique experience, learning opportunities

Hands-on learning experiences are often an integral part of a student’s educational journey.

  • Sep 23, 2021
  • By Kenneth P. Lenhart
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Opinion: Could Lisa Murkowski be the Bob Dole to save voting rights?

By Paul Loeb Did you know Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole helped save the Voting Rights Act? It was the 1982 renewal, two years before… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2021
  • By Paul Loeb
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Opinion: We must invest in infrastructure for our future

We need federal investments to be up to the scale of Alaska’s needs.

  • Sep 19, 2021
  • By McHugh Pierre, Jodi Mitchell, Chris Cropley, Duff Mitchell and Matt Jackson
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Opinion: How our differences should unite us

The tribal anger emanating from the opposite poles won’t produce good governance

  • Sep 17, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
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Opinion: To safeguard our future, it is critical we act now to protect our fisheries

To that end, we invite Biden administration decision-makers to visit our Alaska fishing communities.

  • Sep 16, 2021
  • By Melanie Brown and Linda Behnken
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Opinion: Can we stop playing political football with Covid-19 mandates?

The drumbeat of divisive rhetoric on social media and newspaper opinion pages is getting shrill.

  • Sep 16, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
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Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: Protecting people with a disability should be a legislative priority

The question still to be answered: “Will mental health care improve?”

  • Sep 15, 2021
  • By Faith J. Myers
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
A line of electric vehicles makes its way up Main Street Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Is Juneau making progress toward renewable energy goals?

Are we on track to get to 80% by 2045?

  • Sep 15, 2021
  • By Mary Alice McKeen
A line of electric vehicles makes its way up Main Street Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

BC’s environmental passion rings hollow

Declaratory statements imply lofty ideals but are devoid of any contextual facts.

  • Sep 13, 2021
  • Joe Mehrkens
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Hospital vaccine mandates make sense

lLt’s run through why some people are opposed to getting vaccinated…

  • Sep 12, 2021
  • Rich Moniak
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Opinion: The state’s financial puzzle would be easier to solve without stretched numbers

Better to use all the puzzle pieces to build a more durable bridge.

  • Sep 9, 2021
  • By Larry Persily
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Heavy metals run out of the Tulsequah Chief mine opening and down to holding ponds next to the Tulsequah River Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Leakage from those ponds can be seen entering the river that flows into the Taku River down stream. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: BC mining industry is toxic to both sides of the border

“As it turns out, BC’s rigorous permitting standards are simply a license to pollute”

  • Sep 8, 2021
  • By Shannon Donahue
Heavy metals run out of the Tulsequah Chief mine opening and down to holding ponds next to the Tulsequah River Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Leakage from those ponds can be seen entering the river that flows into the Taku River down stream. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here at an Aug. 16, news conference, announced Thursday the state was taking steps to help Alaska’s hospitals deal with the strain of a spike in COVID-19 cases. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion: The COVID leadership Alaska needs right now

Followers are anything but leaders.

  • Sep 3, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here at an Aug. 16, news conference, announced Thursday the state was taking steps to help Alaska’s hospitals deal with the strain of a spike in COVID-19 cases. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)
The City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors department has issued a public survey as they consider improvements to the North Douglas Boat Launch Ramp, seen here on Aug. 18, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Criticism of North Douglas ramp improvements unwarranted and unfair

“In its present state, it is an accident waiting to happen.”

  • Sep 2, 2021
  • By Scott Spickler
The City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors department has issued a public survey as they consider improvements to the North Douglas Boat Launch Ramp, seen here on Aug. 18, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Vote ‘none of the above’ if you’ve had it with City Hall

This is a situation that is unsustainable and why “none of the above” makes sense.

  • Sep 2, 2021
  • By Joe Geldhof
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)