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Opinion: Alaska should have license plates honoring fallen officers

As a recently retired Anchorage Police Officer I am asking for your help in passing HB-201. This bill…

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Opinion: Ambler Road is being held hostage

Build that road from Ambler to Nome.

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Opinion: RIP Don Young

The passing of Rep. Don Young is a tragedy

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Opinion: The case for donating any ‘energy relief’ check

I didn’t earn it and it comes at an enormous cost of violence, human suffering, and destruction.

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Opinion: A rough-cut toilet tissue

It seems Proctor &Gamble is opting to soften their Charmin toilet paper, or have their paper towel Bounty,…

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Opinion: Lawmakers have chance to make good choice for psychiatric care

State has a 60-year history of making bad choices in care for disabled psychiatric patient.

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Opinion: Discussion of public process seems hypocritical

“Don’t JACC up my taxes.”

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Opinion: Decision means Juneau’s long history of mining continues

Together we can work to build a better future for Alaska.

Orcas swim near the the shore of Kupreanof Island on April 26. (Courtesy Photo / Joe Sebastian)

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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CBJ Assembly must focus on affordable housing

It hurts so much every time my peers leave because they can’t afford to live here.

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Opinion: Pro-democracy bill must be passed —and soon

“The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act is a comprehensive pro-democracy bill…”

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Opinion: House bill would help protect state from invasive species

Just in time for Invasive Species Awarenes Week.

This screenshot of an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map of PFAS sites in Alaska shows that contamination from so-called "forever chemicals" is observable throughout the state. (Screenshot / Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

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Opinion: Policymakers should do research, take thoughtful approach to PFAS regulation

Regarding the recent My Turn urging the Legislature to swiftly regulate the use of PFAS compounds in the…

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Opinion: Here’s why I support the secure firearm storage bill

It’s about making sure kids and volatile adults don’t get ahold of loaded firearms.

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Opinion: Build Back Better offers historic opportunity

Let us not let this opportunity slip away by refusing to seize this epochal moment.

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Opinion: GOP stance on 1/6 is un-American

The Republican Party now calls the Jan.6 insurrection ““legitimate political discourse.”

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Opinion: Rep Eastman’s commitment to the Constitution

I keep reading about Rep. David Eastman having joined the Oath Keepers 18 years ago but have not…

This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol in January 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: Public servants in leadership roles should be based in the capital city

Where they live is crucial to the success of their work.

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Opinion: Alaska needs to thank its lucky stars that Biden is president

As oil prices rise, Alaska is going to get a billion-plus extra state revenue.

The U.S. Flag and Alaska state flag fly on the roof of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Rep. Vance’s bill is anti-fishermen

House Bill 52 burdens 98.5% of Cook Inlet fishermen.