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Opinion: Don’t oppose new JACC out of fear

It’s the math that apparently eludes these fiscal wizards.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New JACC makes good economic sense for Juneau

New JACC can keep its head above water.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Reduced ferry schedules matter of ‘health, life and public safety’

Reducing ferry schedules will have cascading effects.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: The five stages of a task force
Opinion: The five stages of a task force
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The new JACC deserves public funding

There’s more on the ballot than what readily meets the eye.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Recognitions for the week of Sept. 29, 2019

Recognitions for the week of Sept. 29, 2019

Recognizing local achievement.

Recognitions for the week of Sept. 29, 2019
Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year

Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts this evening.

Tashlich, Challah, Shofar: The traditions of the Jewish New Year
Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019

Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019

Thank you, Merci, Danke.

Thank you letters for Sept. 29, 2019
What’s Cooking on TV?

What’s Cooking on TV?

I’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows lately.

What’s Cooking on TV?
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: A different way to interpret New JACC numbers

A response to an earlier My Turn.

Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Ballot propositions are must for Juneau

The upcoming municipal election defines a critical juncture in Juneau’s future.

Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC

Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC

The Capital city deserves it.

Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center is seen in this August 2019 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center is seen in this August 2019 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, Sept. 27, 2019
Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas

Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas

Tales of imported wildlife.

Raccoons, wild pigs and other bad ideas
There are many uses for a bucket load of blueberries. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

Blueberries: The Berry Best

If you’ve got the blues, try these recipes.

There are many uses for a bucket load of blueberries. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Opinion: ‘Just say no’ to new JACC

Opinion: ‘Just say no’ to new JACC

I support the arts, but art is a luxury.

Opinion: ‘Just say no’ to new JACC
The Juneau Arts Culture Center, seen in this August 2019 picture, is home to mold that can make the venue a no-go for some Juneau residents, (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts Culture Center, seen in this August 2019 picture, is home to mold that can make the venue a no-go for some Juneau residents, (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has sold its subport land along Egan Drive in downtown Juneau to NCL Bahamas Ltd., which does business as Norwegian Cruise Lines, for $20 million. Norwegian Cruise Lines has until Sept. 19 to fulfill all the requirements of the bidding process, which includes paying 10 percent of the purchase price. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New dock could be gold mine

It’s a stroke of genius.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has sold its subport land along Egan Drive in downtown Juneau to NCL Bahamas Ltd., which does business as Norwegian Cruise Lines, for $20 million. Norwegian Cruise Lines has until Sept. 19 to fulfill all the requirements of the bidding process, which includes paying 10 percent of the purchase price. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)