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A king salmon is laid out for inspection by Alaska Department of Fish and Game at the Mike Pusich Douglas Harbor officials at the Golden North Salmon Derby on Aug. 25, 2019. King salmon in the Taku River have been on the decline in recent years. The cause of the decline remains undetermined. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: A pessimist’s view of Taku River king salmon

How serious is the problem on the Taku, you ask?

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Opinion: Confusion over ranked choice voting persists

Voter confusion over ballot procedures will continue.

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Opinion: Bali G20 summit may be our last best chance to solve the climate crisis

Governments need to address three significant issues this November.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Constitutional law scholar failed to do his homework

Recent My Turn missed the mark.

Travel Juneau CEO and President Liz Perry, Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl, City and Borough of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon, and Ironman regional director Dave Christen hold a sign for the 2022 Juneau Ironman event as they announce the race’s Alaska debut on the University of Alaska- Southeast campus on Aug. 9, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Answers to your Ironman questions

Here’s a brief Q&A to the event

The Juneau School District, it’s headquarters seen here in this Juneau Empire file photo, will receive a portion of Alaska’s more than $358 million in federal relief money for schools. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion: Reality matters

Juneau needs creative, resourceful leaders who respond to the changing needs of the community.

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Opinion: You cannot fix stupid

But we can help ourselves by understanding its pathology.

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Opinion: The many reasons I’m voting for Les Gara for governor

By Dr. Emily Kane

This photo shows former Gov. Bill Walker at a recent fundraising event. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Bill Walker did more to improve the health of Alaskans than any politician I know

Please join me in supporting Walker-Drygas!

This photo shows a ballot and return envelope for the special primary election for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ballots must be postmarked by June 11. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: How the Second Amendment informed my special election primary vote

By Rich Moniak

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Opinion: Giving our kids a sporting chance

This project deserves a chance to succeed.

Candidate for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Tara Sweeney, a Republican, was in Juneau on Monday, May 16, 2022, and sat down with the Empire for an interview. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Tara Sweeney is a terrific voice for all Alaskans

It takes an adept, broadly credible Alaskan to bridge competing interests and get things done…

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Opinion: Just say no to a constitutional convention

When the constitution is opened, everything is on the table.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Apparent biases at work in creating pro-ConCon statement

People should demand the lt. gov. find an authority to explain the referendum’s democratic function.

This photo shows the top of a ballot in the special primary election to fill the remainder of deceased U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the primary, voters can only vote for one candidate. There will be a ranked choice special election on Aug. 16, which is the same date as the regular primary election. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Please make your voice heard on June 11

I am writing today to ask you one favor — please vote by June 11.

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Opinion: Gun violence and do-nothing Republicans

The crisis isn’t new.

Alexander B. Dolitsky

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Opinion: Anti-Semitism in Russia

“Today America is not an anti-Semitic or racist country.”

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Opinion: This is a good year for Alaskans to Pick.Click.Give

Alaskans have until Aug. 31 to go back online and sign up for Pick.Click.Give.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Update to state’s consent definition gives me hope

By Katie Botz

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Bill can be a step forward for Alaska’s mental health system

By James B. Gottstein