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Empty piggy banks can’t pay dividends

Don’t blame Gov. Bill Walker for cutting the dividend; blame Mike Dunleavy and State Senate Majority who let…

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Gov. Walker supports killing bear mothers and cubs in dens

The killing of a mother black bear and her “shrieking” cubs at their snow-covered den in Prince William…

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Smoking cruise ship in Juneau

Sunday morning dawned clear and windless. A perfect day in Juneau. Enter the Radiance of the Sea, a…

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Walker, Mallott have proven commitment to education

As I head into my 30th year as a teacher in the Juneau School District, I have high…

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Keep Juneau unique and sustainable

Rich Moniak’s column in Sunday’s paper, called “The problem with resurrecting the great road debate,” was spot on.…

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Early learning: Child care or preschool?

People often ask me “what is the difference between a child care and a preschool?”

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Repeal SB 91 completely

I am writing this letter to the people of Juneau and Alaska, in the hopes that it will…

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Juneau drivers need to slow down

Come on, Juneau drivers. Get your act together.

The Alaska State Capitol is seen Saturday, May 12, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy supports Juneau as capital

As I volunteer on the Mike Dunleavy for Governor campaign, I have been asked whether or not Dunleavy…

Kavanaugh is the wrong choice for Supreme Court

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Kavanaugh is the wrong choice for Supreme Court

President Trump has nominated federal appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.…

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Where are the parents?

A few years ago, my granddaughter left her brand new scooter (with name scribbled underneath) at RALLY. Next…

Fireworks set off on shore along with a cruise ship illuminate Juneau’s waterfront prior to the city-funded fireworks show in Juneau’s downtown Harbor on Tuesday, July 3, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Where are our keepers of the peace?

The Fourth of July was one holiday I used to look forward to. Not anymore. Now it is…

Fireworks set off on shore along with a cruise ship illuminate Juneau’s waterfront prior to the city-funded fireworks show in Juneau’s downtown Harbor on Tuesday, July 3, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Where are our keepers of the peace?

The Fourth of July was one holiday I used to look forward to. Not anymore. Now it is…

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Loud fireworks should be banned

I have lived in the Mendenhall Valley for 34 years. Consumer fireworks were not an issue for most…

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Personal use of fireworks should be open to a public vote

Another Fourth of July suffering through eight-10 hours of unending firework displays all around us.

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Pharmacy plan may affect retiree benefits

It has come to our attention that Gov. Bill Walker has unilaterally decided to enroll Alaska Public Employees’…

Former Alaska U.S. Senator Mark Begich greets and speaks to Juneau residents interested in his campaign for governor at the IBEW Local 1547 Union office on Thursday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Our labor rights are on the line

During the Great Depression, 15 million Americans were unemployed and many of the few who did have jobs…

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Border crisis

Question: Why are so many people fleeing their country of origin? Answer: They claim their country is lawless…

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Stand up, speak out against separating children from parents

Separating children from their parents at the Southern border is cruel.

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Border family separations open old wounds

I want to express my appreciation to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska for opposing the separation of…