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Opinion: I’m looking forward to November

“I don’t want to believe our senator actually shares the president’s values.”

Associated Press                                In this January photo, a woman walks before dawn in Toksook Bay. Native American leaders are raising questions about how $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief tagged for tribes will be distributed, with some arguing that for-profit Alaska Native corporations shouldn’t get a share of the funding.

US unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes

By Felicia Fonseca Associated Press By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The U.S. Treasury Department said it’s unsure if it will be able… Continue reading

Associated Press                                In this January photo, a woman walks before dawn in Toksook Bay. Native American leaders are raising questions about how $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief tagged for tribes will be distributed, with some arguing that for-profit Alaska Native corporations shouldn’t get a share of the funding.
Opinion: We’re living in an inverted version of ‘The Lottery’

Opinion: We’re living in an inverted version of ‘The Lottery’

When I venture out needlessly, I throw viral stones at you.

Opinion: We’re living in an inverted version of ‘The Lottery’
Opinion: Pandemic exposes failure of the unemployment insurance system

Opinion: Pandemic exposes failure of the unemployment insurance system

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed yet another failure of government, namely the unemployment insurance system. The basic rationale of the unemployment insurance program is that… Continue reading

Opinion: Pandemic exposes failure of the unemployment insurance system
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sullivan’s silence says a lot

When I was a kid, a couple of older boys bullied me after swim lessons. They snapped me with towels and put my underwear on… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol in February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Dunleavy is no friend to medicine

Opinion: Dunleavy is no friend to medicine

Three doctors weigh in.

Opinion: Dunleavy is no friend to medicine
People gather for Celebration 2004 in this Juneau 2004 photo. (Courtesy Photo | Bill Hess)
People gather for Celebration 2004 in this Juneau 2004 photo. (Courtesy Photo | Bill Hess)
Planet Alaska: Field guide to finding hope
Planet Alaska: Field guide to finding hope

Police calls for Thursday, April 23, 2020

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 Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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 Wednesday, April 22, 2020
There’s widespread deception in the natural world

There’s widespread deception in the natural world

Deliberate deceitfulness is well-known among animals that cache food and others.

There’s widespread deception in the natural world
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Tennessee’s Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey confirmed the state’s first case of the new coronavirus. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State confirms 2 new local COVID-19 cases

Both were attributed to contact with a previously confirmed case.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Tennessee’s Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey confirmed the state’s first case of the new coronavirus. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Opinion: Let’s flatten the curve of climate change

Opinion: Let’s flatten the curve of climate change

I wonder what are we learning about addressing the coronavirus that applies to the climate crisis?

Opinion: Let’s flatten the curve of climate change
Juneau students and residents, led by members of the Yees Ku Oo Dance Group, march to Centennial Hall during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds is holding four days of meetings at Centennial Hall. The rally was organized by 350 Juneau, a local chapter of an international climate advocacy movement, 350.org. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: COVID-19 offers lessons and hope, if we act smart

In the midst of this unprecedented pandemic, I am finding a small amount of hope in the fact of spring. Here in Juneau, we’re hearing… Continue reading

Juneau students and residents, led by members of the Yees Ku Oo Dance Group, march to Centennial Hall during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds is holding four days of meetings at Centennial Hall. The rally was organized by 350 Juneau, a local chapter of an international climate advocacy movement, 350.org. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Then-Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to reporters about coronavirus in Burlington, Vt. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Opinion: We need Bernie more than ever

This is the moment for the virtuously true.

Then-Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to reporters about coronavirus in Burlington, Vt. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Opinion: The 49th state should be the 21st to call for the 28th Amendment

Opinion: The 49th state should be the 21st to call for the 28th Amendment

Voices of lawyers, lobbyists and political fat cats often dominate political decision-making.

Opinion: The 49th state should be the 21st to call for the 28th Amendment
Police calls for Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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 Tuesday, April 21, 2020
People wearing face masks walk past a bank electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monday, April 20, 2020. Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, while oil prices have fallen back. (AP Photo | Vincent Yu)

Oil price goes negative as demand collapses

Oil futures plunged below zero for the first time.

People wearing face masks walk past a bank electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monday, April 20, 2020. Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, while oil prices have fallen back. (AP Photo | Vincent Yu)
Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Pebble Mine opponents lose court case

Opponents have lost a court case against the proposed copper and gold mine near a major salmon fishery in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. U.S. District… Continue reading

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Infrastructure could lay groundwork for recovery

Opinion: Infrastructure could lay groundwork for recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has swiftly swept across the world, with cases and deaths rising rapidly in the United States. Governments are increasingly cracking down to… Continue reading

Opinion: Infrastructure could lay groundwork for recovery