Opinion

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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)
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly gave the city manager’s office the go-ahead to begin negotiations with Norwegian Cruise Line over land the company needs to build its proposed dock on Egan Drive, seen here on June 6, 2021.. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Population, population, population

Where is the urgency to get our economy back on track?

  • Sep 2, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly gave the city manager’s office the go-ahead to begin negotiations with Norwegian Cruise Line over land the company needs to build its proposed dock on Egan Drive, seen here on June 6, 2021.. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Nobody is more passionate about protecting BC’s environment than British Columbians

We’d like you to know BC’s mining industry is deeply committed to responsible resource development.

  • Sep 1, 2021
  • By Michael Goehring
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Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The Tongass offers vast wealth of resources. Management should take that into account

Southeast Alaska is at a unique crossroads in its management of the Tongass National Forest.

  • Aug 31, 2021
  • By Robert Venables and Bil Jeffress
Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Cross-cultural understanding is the key for a successful communication

It is imperative to be inclusive and tolerant.

  • Aug 31, 2021
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
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Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I support Docks and Harbors’ ramp-improvement plans

I think the Docks and Harbors group have done a good job of meeting the needs of our boaters.

  • Aug 30, 2021
  • By Steve Bradford
Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaking at a July 2020 news conference. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: More budget dishonesty

Governor’s words and actions are at odds.

  • Aug 28, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
This photo shows Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaking at a July 2020 news conference. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
This Thursday, July 9, 2020, photo shows empty cubicles are empty at the State Office Building in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: State office buildings aren’t islands

State should make a reasonable effort to protect its employees.

  • Aug 26, 2021
  • By Dawn Dulebohn
This Thursday, July 9, 2020, photo shows empty cubicles are empty at the State Office Building in Juneau. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Alaskans are owed their share of the fund

It’s time to get back to sharing the earnings of a people-owned resource with all the people.

  • Aug 26, 2021
  • Bt Rick Bierman
(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: New plans have familiar problems

Who does D&H think will benefit?

  • Aug 24, 2021
  • By Margo Waring
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)
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Opinion: There was no escaping humiliation in Afghanistan

Humiliation from the killing done in our name should mean America never fights another needless war.

  • Aug 20, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
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(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Good news and bad news

The good news we need to hear soon is that we have a balanced budget.

  • Aug 19, 2021
  • By Win Gruening
(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Legislative solutions can revive Alaska’s economy

The Legislature could take steps that will launch Alaska on a stable and prosperous fiscal future.

  • Aug 17, 2021
  • By Janet McCabe
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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. Salmon Beyond Borders and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission are calling for a permanent ban on mine waste dams in transboundary rivers, as well as a temporary moratorium for the permitting of new and the expansion of existing mines near transboundary waterways, (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Canada’s transboundary mine waste dams must be banned; BC’s industrialization of salmon habitat halted

If anyone doubts the risks, just consider the Mount Polley tailings disaster

  • Aug 15, 2021
  • By Jill Weitz
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. Salmon Beyond Borders and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission are calling for a permanent ban on mine waste dams in transboundary rivers, as well as a temporary moratorium for the permitting of new and the expansion of existing mines near transboundary waterways, (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)