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A king salmon is laid out for inspection by Alaska Department of Fish and Game at the Mike Pusich Douglas Harbor officials at the Golden North Salmon Derby on Aug. 25, 2019. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Salmon proposal in the Lower 48 brings hope for Southeast fishermen

Good news and bad news coming out of the Northwest.

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Opinion: The old bait and switch

The transboundary Bi-lateral Technical Work Group ended before it really began.

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Opinion: Why governments cry wolf

What happens in a society that grows accustomed to well-intentioned alerts?

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The possibility of increasing independent visitors to Southeast Alaska

Discussion of how we might boost independent tourism is ongoing — and vital.

"I’ll tell you, one reason I got the COVID vaccines is because wearing a mask is getting old, and I want to do my part in helping us get past necessary mask mandates," writes Dr. Emily Kane. (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: Why I got vaccinated

It’s the most responsible approach to the health of your neighbors and fellow community members.

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Opinion: For Alaska’s fishermen and workforce Murkowski and Sullivan must be climate leaders starting with confirming EPA Administrator Regan

Here in Alaska, clean water and healthy habitat for our fish are truly our lifeblood.

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Opinion: Yes, families still matter

Let’s admit that without a healthy family, kids suffer – sometimes for life.

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Opinion: Laws like the Equality Act shouldn’t hide behind masks

The far left is obscuring the implications of their vote.

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Opinion: Some principles of Earth based climate change

“As for the next ice age, it’s about time. But no worries. CO2 has saved us.”

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Opinion: We need more information on meeting growing power needs

More renewable energy could put Juneau on the map as a sustainable community.

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Reflections on valuing family

If we’re lucky, bonds endure until it’s the children providing loving care for their aging parents.

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Opinion: Alaska’s economy desperately needs a clear, stable state budget

When government fails in its role to provide clear and stable signals, the economy suffers…

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Opinion: Thank you for letting me serve

“I write to thank the people of this great state for the opportunity to serve them.”

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Opinion: API doctors were right 50 years ago

“For all intents and purposes, disabled psychiatric patients in Alaska are without a voice.”

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Opinion: Public trust has been fractured

Donald Trump’s presidency has gifted us with an extremely high dose of cultural and political distress. The deluge…

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Opinion: AHFC administers federal rent and utility relief

Every Alaskan should have access to a safe, quality and affordable home.

The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Why there are no cruise ships coming and how to fix it

Don’t blame Canada. Blame presidents and lawmakers.

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Opinion: Alaska’s legacy of dissenting senators

When doing the right thing is the hard thing.

Nabi Qureshi is a community organizer for The Alaska Center and Chugach Electric ratepayer (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: What Alaska can learn from Texas about utilities

It is showing us the dangers of poorly run utilities.

A sign posted by Travel Juneau notes the pamphlet-filled visitor's center kiosk is closed because of the pandemic. The center, located near the downtown library, opened in May 2019 during Infrastructure Week. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Southeast Alaska cruise season torpedoed again

What can be done to address it?