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This photo shows the Juneau Pioneers’ Home on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: We owe it to our seniors to preserve Pioneers Homes

In a state with a small population like ours, there are no alternatives in most of our communities

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to all Toy Run participants

A visit to the hospital can be scary, and the gift of a stuffed toy helps immensely to…

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Alaska’s outstretched hand

Even though Mr. Moose didn’t appear on every corner, Alaska captured us

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Please celebrate responsibly

This past July 3 our neighborhood experienced an “earth shattering” and noisy display of extremely loud fireworks

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Opinion

My Turn: At least you feel bad about the bill

Sen. Murkowski, you cannot say you voted with Alaskans in mind.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Will senators stand for public lands?

Will senators stand for public lands?

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Opinion

Letter: Public broadcasting is part of the fabric of Alaska’s rural communities

Public broadcasting forms an essential part of the fabric of Alaska’s rural communities. From emergency broadcasting to cultural…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Another poison pill for American democracy

Among the “remedies” in the drug store known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is Section 70302. It…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Motor bikes not allowed in Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area

Parents/guardians: Please inform your youth with motorcycles and small motor bikes that the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t want to see Juneau turned into ‘Florida of the North’

I am beginning to notice that numerous very well-loved Juneau trails and beach access points are falling into…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Dispersed camping and trail users

When I came to Juneau over 30 years ago, I felt very comfortable walking by myself on local…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: A tribute to the sun of Juneau’s music

First-time bass player Jacquelyn Davis spoke at a recent Saturday night “Homelands” Juneau Symphony concert about the importance…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Trump’s June 14 military parade

I enjoy Juneau’s Celebration parade with its many clans dancing in regalia. I love Juneau’s Fourth of July…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Show up and sign ‘em

Usually near the end of the fiscal year, the Assembly scrambles to spend excess funds collected over the…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Murkowski supports Secure Rural Schools

If you live in Juneau, I don’t have to tell you how important the Secure Rural Schools (SRS)…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Demolishing Telephone Hill won’t save downtown businesses

In a recent front-page article of the Juneau Empire was a demolition plan, referring to Telephone Hill, advanced…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Keep pressure up on Sen. Sullivan

On national news, Sen. Murkowski said that people should continue contacting their legislators about Trump.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: SAVE Act would impose unreasonable barriers for people registering to vote

Retaining representative democracy requires due diligence and informed votes from all citizens possible, reasons the League of Women…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Some fiscal realities should be self-evident

Dear Alaska legislators:

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Sullivan should continue support for Ukraine shown by US in past

I strongly urge Sen. Sullivan to live up to his, and our allies’ past and current support of…