Opinion

City Hall stands on a quiet morning. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau’s property taxes … fair or foul?

Has the city been over-collecting?

City Hall stands on a quiet morning. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska

Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska

I have 40 years of experience with law enforcement in Alaska.

  • Jun 9, 2019
  • By Richard L. Burton
Opinion: Dunleavy’s village policing plan bad idea for rural Alaska
President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, waves as they depart Shannon Airport, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Shannon, Ireland. (AP Photo | Alex Brandon)

Opinion: Why Americans are tired of impeachment talk

“What would it take for the you to support the impeachment of this president?”

  • Jun 9, 2019
  • By Rich Moniak
President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, waves as they depart Shannon Airport, Friday, June 7, 2019, in Shannon, Ireland. (AP Photo | Alex Brandon)
Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks

Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks

I live in the Gustavus PFAS plume.

  • Jun 5, 2019
  • By Kelly McLaughlin
Opinion: Alaska is ignoring PFAS health risks
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Maybe the answer is fish.

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Alaska stands out as one of the most unique states in our report.

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment
Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination

Hoonah’s tourism industry is like the salmon in a way.

  • May 31, 2019
  • By Win Gruening For the Juneau Empire
  • Opinion
Opinion: Tlingit history and culture thrive as Hoonah expands cruise destination
Opinion: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day

Opinion: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day

Smoking affects more people than you might think.

  • May 27, 2019
  • By KRISTIN COX
Opinion: Celebrate World No Tobacco Day
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget is an honest approach to control Alaska’s spending

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget is an honest approach to control Alaska’s spending

A ‘disaster for Alaska?’ I don’t think so.

  • May 27, 2019
  • By ANN BROWN
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget is an honest approach to control Alaska’s spending
Opinion: Layoff of state workers is not a business decision

Opinion: Layoff of state workers is not a business decision

Dunleavy is using them as pawns on his political chessboard.

  • May 26, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK
Opinion: Layoff of state workers is not a business decision
Opinion: Court battle or not, there is no reason education should not be funded this year

Opinion: Court battle or not, there is no reason education should not be funded this year

It’s on the Legislature to act, not the governor.

  • May 24, 2019
  • By KEVIN CLARKSON
Opinion: Court battle or not, there is no reason education should not be funded this year
Opinion: It’s time for Canada to clean up the polluting Tulsequah Chief Mine

Opinion: It’s time for Canada to clean up the polluting Tulsequah Chief Mine

Sadly, acid mine drainage continues.

  • May 24, 2019
  • By CHRIS MILLER
Opinion: It’s time for Canada to clean up the polluting Tulsequah Chief Mine
Opinion: Alaskans lead America forward in the Arctic

Opinion: Alaskans lead America forward in the Arctic

Let’s ensure the U.S. is fully committed to this national priority.

  • May 22, 2019
  • By BUDDY CUSTARD
Opinion: Alaskans lead America forward in the Arctic
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders

Alaska’s senator makes health, well-being of all older people a top priority.

  • May 22, 2019
  • By JULIE SCHMIDT
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders
Opinion: As Alaskans consider Pebble Mine, a cautionary tale from Montana

Opinion: As Alaskans consider Pebble Mine, a cautionary tale from Montana

In our state, we live with mining’s other legacy: permanent pollution.

  • May 21, 2019
  • By STEVE LUEBECK and RICH DAY
Opinion: As Alaskans consider Pebble Mine, a cautionary tale from Montana
Opinion: Cruise ship tourism is damaging our way of life

Opinion: Cruise ship tourism is damaging our way of life

More cruise ships having a negative effect on Juneau.

  • May 21, 2019
  • By KIM METCALFE and PAULA TERREL
Opinion: Cruise ship tourism is damaging our way of life
Opinion: Let’s teach our kids science, not scare them with half-truths

Opinion: Let’s teach our kids science, not scare them with half-truths

Our schools should be committed to all science subjects.

  • May 20, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: Let’s teach our kids science, not scare them with half-truths
Opinion: Time for some budget humility

Opinion: Time for some budget humility

Economists are failing Gov. Dunleavy.

  • May 19, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK
Opinion: Time for some budget humility
Opinion: Stop the repeal of important tool to fight Medicaid fraud

Opinion: Stop the repeal of important tool to fight Medicaid fraud

Revoke the repeal of the whistleblower provisions.

  • May 16, 2019
  • By Emily Stabile
Opinion: Stop the repeal of important tool to fight Medicaid fraud
Changes coming to the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly

Changes coming to the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly

A more robust digital product is coming.

  • May 16, 2019
  • By ROBERT MONTEITH
Changes coming to the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly