Opinion
My Turn: SB 89 is not the protection youth need
Perhaps I’m naïve, but I expect the phrase “let’s be straight” to be followed by statements that are…
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My Turn: Alaska’s senior senator is with us
Last week, the majority of representatives from Alaska’s commercial fishing organizations sat with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska,…
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My Turn: Climate change is not Alaska’s fault
Alaskans face some serious challenges that are being overlooked, as we witness the demise of the oil industry.…
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My Turn: We’re all in this together
We’re all in this together. Southeast Alaska is a network of rivers and streams that feed our bodies,…
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My Turn: Concealed carry bill ‘a horrible idea’
Let’s get something out of the way. I have shot weapons before and know basic firearm safety. I…
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Empire Editorial: Keep trust alive by funding public integrity
The budget cuts aren’t easy this year. The easy cuts were done last year. Now, the Alaska Legislature’s…
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My Turn: Success Inside and Out
Locking up criminal defendants and convicts costs a lot of money. At both the state and national levels,…
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My Turn: Fish first
Alaskans have every reason to take pride in our fisheries. We have what many can only dream of…
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My Turn: Wrestling with biases
We sat around the table drenched in dueling biases. How else could it be for members of the…
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Empire Editorial: For Assembly, mayoral race a great divider
The late Greg Fisk was viewed by many as a great unifier when he won the mayor’s seat,…
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Empire Editorial: Avoid Reefer Madness
Depending on the way you color the world, Wednesday was either a black day for Alaska or a…
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My Turn: Why right sizing government makes sense
In the Senate Labor and Commerce committee this week, Alaskans will have an opportunity to weigh in on…
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My Turn: No concealed guns in UA classrooms
The United Academics AAUP/AFT Local 4996 Representative Assembly is in strong opposition to SB 174. United Academics represents…
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My Turn: In response to Rich Moniak
As in previous Empire columns, Richard Moniak is taking aim at Sen. Dan Sullivan with his usual combination…
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My Turn: Top 10 qualities of an Educaiton Commissioner
With news of Alaska Commissioner of Education Mike Hanley’s departure, I’m wondering where our state is headed as…
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ERC Editorial: Food sources shouldn’t be a mystery
Alaskans, perhaps more keenly than anyone, know where foods come from, and how those foods arrive on dinner…
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Alaska Editorial: Price slump, supply glut a one-two punch to AKLNG timeline
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: For anyone pinning their hopes on the Alaska…
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My Turn: Time for another approach on gasline fiscal certainty
Alaskans have just been told that gasline contract negotiations have not progressed satisfactorily and thus there is no…
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My Turn: Forest Service must prioritize recreation programs, protecting wild places
As tourism and recreation businesses in Southeast Alaska are preparing for our upcoming travel season. Congress is debating…
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My Turn: SB 111 protects the health of Alaska’s children and firefighters
As a firefighter, I’m on the front lines of saving lives. As a result, I’m exposed to toxic…