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The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New JACC makes good economic sense for Juneau

New JACC can keep its head above water.

In this Nov. 6, 2018 photo, voters fill the voting booths at Glacier Valley Baptist Church on Election Day. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: As a Republican, I’m resentful the Alaska Republican Party canceled the primary

I deserve a choice and a vote.

Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC

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Opinion: Juneau does need the new JACC

The Capital city deserves it.

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has sold its subport land along Egan Drive in downtown Juneau to NCL Bahamas Ltd., which does business as Norwegian Cruise Lines, for $20 million. Norwegian Cruise Lines has until Sept. 19 to fulfill all the requirements of the bidding process, which includes paying 10 percent of the purchase price. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New dock could be gold mine

It’s a stroke of genius.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Let’s make the new JACC a reality, for us and the children

Vote Yes on Prop 3.

The Juneau Arts Culture Center, seen in this August 2019 picture, is home to mold that can make the venue a no-go for some Juneau residents, (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Community can breathe easier with a New JACC

Let’s show our support.

Opinion: Don’t clearcut the Tongass

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Opinion: Don’t clearcut the Tongass

Four timber sales are in the works.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: When you don’t know, vote no!

Confusing the voters through the design of ballot measures is not open and transparent government.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New JACC isn’t worth it

You’ll be asked to subsidize this monster forever more.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Don’t be pennywise and pound foolish

Like my mom used to say.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Vote yes for the JACC

It will help Alaska’s economy to thrive.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New JACC deserves our support

I support the renovation of Centennial Hall and building the New JACC.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Have cruise industry build the new JACC

The city can hardly keep its head above water!

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: New JACC will help Juneau jazz

We are looking forward to our continued mutual success in the new JACC.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Support schools, not the new JACC

The children of Juneau deserve better.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Do you trust your Assembly?

I am voting against all three initiatives.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: We don’t need a new and expensive performing arts center

Let’s be happy with the JACC we have.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Don’t JACC up our taxes

Vote no on Prop 3.

Opinion: Eddie Money helped melt Alaska-Russia ‘Ice Curtain’

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Opinion: Eddie Money helped melt Alaska-Russia ‘Ice Curtain’

His little known role in helping Alaska and Soviet “citizen diplomats” end the Cold War.

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Keep the Tongass healthy and strong, don’t roll back the Roadless Rule

As Alaskans, we have a vision for the Tongass that’s based on a healthy forest and strong fisheries.