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Jay and Bella Hammond and another, unidentified, person are interviewed on the dock at Juneau’s Harris Harbor. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska’s Digital Archives, Alaska Office of the Governor Photograph Collection, 1959 to present. ASL-PCA-213)

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Opinion: Late former first lady of Alaska was a pioneer in ending the Cold War

“Like many Alaskans, I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of former First Lady Bella Hammond.”

Opinion: Let’s find ways to help our community

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Opinion: Let’s find ways to help our community

It’s a no-brainer.

Opinion: Shut down the airport, or quarantine anyone who flies into Juneau

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Opinion: Shut down the airport, or quarantine anyone who flies into Juneau

I read with great interest the article on KTOO’s website titled Physicians Object to Juneau’s Coronavirus Quarantine Exemptions.…

Opinion: We should help provide for those at-risk of coronavirus

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Opinion: We should help provide for those at-risk of coronavirus

The data that we have on the novel coronavirus has shown that the virus is particularly dangerous for…

No cruises are expected until July at the earliest. That means these tourist-targeted shops downtown will likely remain shuttered for months longer than usual, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: This is the new reality

Juneau will have to begin making decisions about carrying on with significantly less revenue.

Opinion: Start drive-thru testing now

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Opinion: Start drive-thru testing now

There should be no hold up or any political bantering on the COVID-19 drive-thru testing.

Passengers stand on the top deck of the MS Westerdam while the cruise ship is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. (AP Photo)

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Opinion: The Assembly needs to ask tougher questions

Monday night’s — March 9 — Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting was more like a slow-pitch game…

Opinion: I support the proposed nurse licensure legislation compact

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Opinion: I support the proposed nurse licensure legislation compact

Here’s why.

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Opinion: Nobody wants to have an abortion

If you care about preventing abortions, consider legislation for free vasectomies.

Opinion: A road between road Haines and Skagway could be good

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Opinion: A road between road Haines and Skagway could be good

There are several advantages of this road.

Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection

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Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection

I read the article by Mr. Fargnoli, and I agree with him that the residents of Juneau should…

Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay

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Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay

By repealing the jet ski ban, Dunleavy is playing into the hands of special interest groups.

Opinion: I’m speaking up for transportation

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Opinion: I’m speaking up for transportation

A letter to the editor in the form of a poem.

Opinion: I hope our elected leaders hear climate change concerns

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Opinion: I hope our elected leaders hear climate change concerns

I’ve just attended Juneau’s Innovation Summit. It just might have restored my hope for the future. One of…

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Pebble Mine’s impacts will outlive us all

All are divided.

In this March 26 photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP, File)

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Benefiting from Corona virus and ‘Stand Tall’ is stooping low.

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday in Washington. (AP Photo | Evan Vucci)

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Opinion: Our senators should stand up for us

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The Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Stop electing Republicans to save the ferries

The attack on our ferry system seems to be following the decades-old Republican playbook.

An event held in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en pipeline protests being held in British Columbia drew dozens of Juneauites to Auke Bay Recreation Area Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Sigoop Price)

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Opinion: Stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en

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The stern of the MV Matanuska on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Common sense on ferries must prevail

Cut off from Seattle and each other.