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Johnny Ellis — a legacy of mentorship, friendship and statesmanship

By the Sham Jam Steering Committee

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The good, the bad, and the ugly in Alaska’s renewable energy bill

Things get messy when we get to the bill’s definition of renewable energy.

This image available under the Creative Commons license shows the outline of the state of Alaska filled with the pattern of the state flag. The state on Thursday reported a modest population growth between April 2020 and July 2021. It's the first time since 2016 the state has reported a population increase. (

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Opinion: Rethinking the Village Public Safety Officer program

We must better understand what is needed and reimagine a more flexible program.

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Opinion: Ukraine offers teachable moment for the American electorate

This is a chance for America to stand up for some of what we claim to represent in…

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Opinion: Building a friendlier world starts at home

We’re bound together by the history that gave birth to the freedoms that allow us to be different.

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Opinion: Thinking outside the box on Juneau’s economy

Innovation, not stagnation, is the key.

This December 2021 photo shows the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Glacier area proposal seems to benefit tourists more than locals

By Ken Post

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Price of oil and an election year could prompt reckless spending

Let’s hope a majority of legislators keep their hands down when the bidding opens.

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Opinion: As job vacancies linger, businesses need unemployment insurance reform

Both employers and workers deserve reforms to the unemployment system.

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Opinion: Investing in clean energy is key to true energy independence

War in Ukraine intensifies the urgent need to end the era of global conflict over fossil fuels…

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Opinion: Carbon footprint series hits tech snag, but video is available

Next event is March 23.

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Opinion: Choosing Ukrainian aid over energy relief

I’ve got two problems with the energy check proposal.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Sovereignty in the Digital Age

What is the risk of exempting Turo from taxation?

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Opinion: Oil, gas and the winds of war

The war in Ukraine is a grim reminder of how dependent we’ve become on fossil fuels.

Nancy Keen, right, Vivian Mork, Marvin Willard and Rosita Worl, left, protest outside the Dimond Courthouse as a court hearing between the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the Department of Fish and Game on herring limits in Sitka Sound takes place inside on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Return stewardship of the herring to the people of Sheet’ka Kwaan

Once the herring are gone, they’re gone.

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: Russian saying offers insight into invasion of Ukraine

“Beat your friends, so your enemies will be scared of you.”

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to the Alaska State Legislature in February. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: I’m a longtime Democrat ready to support a Republican senator

She is willing to act in the interest of the country rather than marching lockstep with her party.

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Opinion: I’d take Babcock over Walker any day

“In the end, Walker is remembered by many for to many poor decisions…”

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Opnion: Cruise ships in Alaska need Ocean Rangers on deck

We all care about protecting our beautiful state and its resources

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Bill would unfairly tax residents who use peer-to-peer car sharing platforms

Before it’s too late, I, along with the residents of Alaska, demand HB 90 be stopped.