Site Logo
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: I oppose the cruise ship initiatives. Here’s why

Voters need an independent assessment of the financial impact

Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion

Opinion: A moment that shaped my immigration story

“How lucky I am to be here—in America!”

Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion

Opinion: Witnessing effects of the Cold War in the Soviet Union

People of the Soviet Union had little except their secret faith in God and hope for a better…

teaser

Opinion

Now is the time to improve psychiatric patient care

May is Mental Health Awareness month.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Cruise initiatives are only way toward reasonable change

“It’s not going to happen any other way.”

teaser

Opinion

Reports show value of UA workforce development programs

The economic value of training and education is abundantly clear

Les Gara is a former state representative and former foster youth. Amanda Metivier is associate director of the Child Welfare Academy, Co-founder of Facing Foster Care in Alaska, a Social Worker, and also a former foster youth. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska is in dire need of caring foster families

COVID has possibly made you more important to foster youth than ever.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Let’s continue the clean-energy conversation

We strongly agree that our energy security and delivering clean, low-cost power is a public interest

The MV Matanuska awaits repairs at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday as lawmakers at the state Capitol debated whether the Alaska Marine Highway System was actually a highway. A bill that would shape long-term planning for the system passed out of committee. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: The feigning champions of the ferry system

Token improvements aren’t anything to brag about.

tease

Opinion

Opinion: Please don’t sign tourism initiatives

What will happen to our economy if we lose say $200 million in tourism spending?

(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: By-mail election decision needs public input

That seems like an important discussion to me.

Opinion

Opinion: The $162M consequences of the cruise ship petitions

The initiatives would permanently extend the crushing economic consequences wrought by the pandemic.

Opinion

Opinion: The tourism pause provides us an opportunity

Let’s give our travelers and our current and future residents reasons to choose us.

tease

Opinion

Opinion: 3 questions about ending America’s ‘Forever War’

Every American should ask themselves three questions

The U.S. Flag and Alaska state flag fly on the roof of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska needs to clearly define consent

House Bill 5 would do that.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy shakes hands with Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell Jr. during a Change of Command and retirement ceremony Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: New Coast Guard cutters belong in Southeast Alaska

Let’s bring all hands on deck and get to work.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: AEL&P understands and is committed to Juneau’s energy future

We look forward to continuing the conversation about Juneau’s energy future.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: We need responsible limits on tourism

Now is the perfect time to rethink before we restart

Opinion

Opinion: Cruise initiatives risk future of Juneau businesses

By Liz Perry

Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)

Opinion

Opinion: Juneau’s unique energy situation merits an essential conversation

The conversation may not be easy.