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

Gov. Bill Walker, February 2018 (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Actions and words split the candidates for governor

With the current political climate, I expected the divisive rhetoric of this election season. I did not expect…

A spawning chum salmon looks to return to the waters of Salmon Creek on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Pebble Mine’s application should not advance

Since the threat of Pebble mine would risk my basic life necessities — food through subsistence harvesting with…

Opinion

Health care: Alaska challenges require Alaska solutions

Health care in the United States is amazing.

Letters to the Editor

Early learning: Child care or preschool?

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

Medical exam room. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

It is time to say no to politicians in exam rooms

Allow physicians to continue to have honest conversations with their patients.

Benjamin Brown, left, John Pugh and Ronalda Cadiente Brown speak about the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at their weekly luncheon at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Opinion

Juneau is ready, and so is the New JACC

The Juneau Arts &Culture Center (JACC) is a popular topic this summer. Everyone knows the JACC: built in…

Letters to the Editor

Repeal SB 91 completely

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

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 File)

Opinion

Opinion: Begich is my choice for governor

We need a governor who is foursquare in support of a woman’s right to choose.

Opinion

Do you know what you don’t know?

Recently, in a conversation with a friend, the subject of cellphones came up. Most of us take these…

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, June 1, 2017.

Opinion

Murkowski, Sullivan must stand up to Trump and Russia

I want to address what I feel is the most significant concern facing us and that is the…

A road north of Juneau would have to negotiate the steep terrain of the east side of Lynn Canal, pictured here in a February 2014 Juneau Empire file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

The problem with resurrecting the great road debate

Last week the Federal Highway Administration endorsed Governor Bill Walker’s decision not to construct a road up Lynn…

Juneau residents and visitors crowd into the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff building housing the State Library, State Archives and State Museum during the Grand Opening in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Opinion

Demographics show Alaska’s destiny

Alaska’s population fell by about 2,700 people in 2017. It’s not nearly as noticeable as the post-pipeline-construction crash…

Wolf-hunting buffer must come from board or Legislature

Opinion

Wolf-hunting buffer must come from board or Legislature

One of the core constitutional duties of the Alaska Legislature is to manage our fish and game resources…

Opinion

Trump should legalize marijuana

If President Donald Trump wants to stick it to critics, he should use their own ammo and legalize…

Pete Traxler is the executive dean of Career Education at University of Alaska Southeast. (University of Alaska Southeast | Courtesy Photo)

Opinion

UAS Career Education program teaches real skills

Ever thought that college wasn’t for you?

Opinion

Salmon systems are out of balance

Usually, when I meet my clients at the boat launch, everyone is excited and ready for their chance…

Opinion

Alaskans made government accountable to the people

Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The…

Opinion

Why I chose to work for the Walker/Mallott campaign

I signed on to work for the Walker Mallott re-election campaign because of, not in spite of, my…

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (Manuel Balce Ceneta | The Associated Press)

Opinion

Why Lisa Murkowski should vote no on Brett Kavanaugh

Murkowski has said she will study Kavanaugh’s qualifications. She also said that she will give weight to what…