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An artist’s depiction shows winter view of a proposed new Juneau City Hall at 450 Whittier St. (Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects)

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Opinion: City hall makes civic and economic sense

We can afford to do this and not raise property taxes.

The ballot drop box at Don D. Statter Harbor is one of a few places voters in Juneau can cast their ballots, which were mailed on Tuesday. There is also a drop box at the Douglas Public Library/ Fire Station. Additionally, there will be voting centers at City Hall and the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, and voters can mail their ballots via the U.S. Postal Service. More information, including voting center hours, is available online at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Juneau voters’ hard choices — no, yes, no, yes

Juneau voters have an opportunity to send them a message.

A sign on the Douglas Highway advertises a home for sale on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Home prices in Alaska have been increasing for the past two years but an expected increase to interest rates might cool off the market. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Giving the Assembly more money to spend

Voting yes on Proposition 4 will help put a lid on Assembly spending.

A fore sale sign hangs outside of a Juneau residence. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Voting yes on Prop 4 is a vote to keep financial info private

Were prior assessors just smarter?

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Opinion: Don’t get scammed like I nearly did

I should have just turned off the computer.

The Carnival Spirit docked in Juneau on June 4, 2022. (Courtesy Photo / Inspector Johnny Zutz)

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Opinion: An update on the 2022 Commercial Passenger Vessel Program

Staff have completed 70 vessel inspections this season.

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: Here’s how the state can improve psychiatric patient outcomes

Patient rights must be brought up to or exceed best practice in all programs.

A parasitic fungus in the genus Hypomyces covers the top of another fungus, possibly a Russula. (Deana Barajas photo)

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On the Trails: Fall fungi and flowers

It’s been a good fall for mushrooms and other fungi.

A for sale sign sits outside a house in the Mendenhall Valley area. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: I’m voting no on Prop 4 because I’m in favor of truth and fairness.

When assessments are more accurate, taxes are more equitable, and all property owners benefit,

An artist’s depiction shows winter view of a proposed new Juneau City Hall at 450 Whittier St. (Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects)

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Opinion: Here we go again

City Hall discussion is reminiscent of 2005 Capitol talk.

UNAC members and supporters rally near the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau on Thursday, Sept. 9, (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: The transparent bad faith of university management

Our educational institutions must be held a higher standard.

This map shows regional corporations established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971. (Courtesy Photo | US National Park Service)

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Opinion: New research guide includes ANCSA gems

AHS has just completed the first comprehensive guide to historical sources about ANCSA.

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Opinion: Volunteers needed to help address beaver issues in Dredge Creek system

We’re looking for volunteers to work with one or two others for an hour or two once or…

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Opinion: We do not need to convene a constitutional convention

Ways to amend the constitution already exist.

An artist’s rendering shows winter view of a proposed new Juneau City Hall at 450 Whittier St. (Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects)

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Opinion: A new City Hall is an investment in democracy

That’s a business we want to be in business forever.

Capital Transit’s then-new electric bus leads the charge at Saturday’s Earth Day Electric Vehicle Road Rally. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Chasing free money

But is the money really “free?”

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Dynamic pricing on the Alaska Marine Highway System

Dynamic can mean exciting, engaging or interesting. Dynamic pricing is none of these things.

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Opinion: We urge voting yes on Prop 2

Investing in Juneau’s trails, cabins, and sports fields makes it a better place to live and recreate.

Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Commercial property valuation is ‘out of control’

The CBJ Assembly needs to act now to fix this problem.

Swimmers quickly work their way away from shore during Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Juneau is the biggest Ironman Alaska winner

From a wowed spectator to an enthusiastic supporter and proud host.