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Opinion: I’d take Babcock over Walker any day

“In the end, Walker is remembered by many for to many poor decisions…”

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Opnion: Cruise ships in Alaska need Ocean Rangers on deck

We all care about protecting our beautiful state and its resources

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Bill would unfairly tax residents who use peer-to-peer car sharing platforms

Before it’s too late, I, along with the residents of Alaska, demand HB 90 be stopped.

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Opinion: Officials hide behind heartless rules while Ukraine burns

War is not politics.

Eaglecrest Ski Area is seeking to purchase a gondola system from an Austrian ski area to expand their summer operations. (Screenshot)

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Opinion: Eaglecrest Ski Area takes a step toward self-support

A huge step on the road to Eaglecrest’s self-sufficiency.

The USCGC Healy, the Coast Guard’s only medium icebreaker, lies moored to the pier in Juneau as it returns to Seattle at the end of deployment, Oct. 27, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Russian ‘invasion’ of the Arctic Basin is a big problem

What Putin did in the Ukraine is only the beginning of his quest for power and territory.

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Opinion: CBJ Assembly can choose to help us out

A large savings account of taxpayer money should be difficult for an elected official to justify.

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: A ‘constitutionalized’ PFD would be welcome, but Judicial Council is more troubling

Lately, the radical left has become quite worried about the so-called “con-con.”

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Opinion: Ukraine and the American divide that Putin inflamed

Those using aggression to divide are playing into Putin’s hand.

Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

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Opinion: It’s time for the Legislature to pass laws to protect psychiatric patients

The whole state should be concerned by reports of inadequate psychiatric patient care

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Opinion: If diplomacy is not enough

Diplomacy did not save Tibet, it did not save Hong Kong, it has not saved Ukraine.

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Opinion: The dead end of ‘my way or the highway’

There’s a need to build bridges.

This image shows a rendering on a proposed LNG terminal. (Courtesy Image)

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Opinion: Unlocking national strategic, economic and climate achievements with Alaska LNG

Adding Alaska’s natural gas to U.S. export capacity strengthens our ability to provide energy…

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

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Opinion:AMHS deserves same level of care as other state highways

Towns along the Marine Highway deserve the same as do Tok and Glenallen and Palmer.

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Opinion: Conflicts abroad parallel Orwell’s work

What we have here and now is a Eurasia with its Putin and an Eastasia with its Xi.

In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Ski area gondola offers community uplift opportunity

“This gondola is an incredible opportunity.”

Canidate for Governor Sarah Palin and running mate Sean Parnell listen to introductions during a Capital City Republican Women's luncheon at the UAS Recreation Center in September 2006.

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Opinion: The scourge of false reporting

The reckless disregard for the truth is a problem much bigger than any dispute…

A beertender for Forbidden Peak Brewery, pours a beer during the grand opening for the Auke Bay business in October 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Don’t close the door on new breweries in Alaska

I intend to keep urging lawmakers to fix SB9.

This March 2020 phgoto shows Juneau’s City Hall. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Juneau Assembly takes on tough task

If food is exempted from sales tax, what closes the gap?

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Opinion: Success of SB 114 is dubious since it relies upon state parole board

“They won’t mete out justice, only punishment…”