Letters to the Editor

(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: City should expand the market for compost

What if there was a market for garbage?

  • Mar 6, 2023
  • Frank Bergstrom
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
A picture showing the Juneau road system ending at Cascade Point in Berners Bay in May 2006.  (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Cost effective for whom?

It is interesting that current and former employees of the Department of Transportation and Public facilities are promoting the idea of building a new ferry… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2023
A picture showing the Juneau road system ending at Cascade Point in Berners Bay in May 2006.  (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
A Capital Transit bus approaches a stop near the SEARHC Ethel Lund Medical Center on a snowy day. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Take a community journey on the bus

Having lived in Juneau a year or two, I have had many opportunities to use our public transit system. Yes, the bus can be inconvenient… Continue reading

A Capital Transit bus approaches a stop near the SEARHC Ethel Lund Medical Center on a snowy day. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Senate Bill 63 emboldens the dereliction of promoted duty

As a 25-year Alaska resident and vested member of an organized human purpose (that, of “seeking fulfilled happiness” individually, and as a community-state-nation of organic… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2023
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(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Sewer lines and landfills are more needed than an arts center

Sewer line along North Douglas Highway only runs from the bridge to Bonnie Brae subdivision…

  • Feb 18, 2023
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Centennial Hall, left, and the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Capital Civic Center would enrich Juneau

I can’t think of a better project to help ensure Juneau remains a great place to live…

  • Feb 10, 2023
  • By Susan Schrader
Centennial Hall, left, and the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Fund the ferries

Let’s not “mess this up.”

  • Feb 9, 2023
  • Dyani Chapman
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Dozens of Juneau teachers, students and residents gather at the steps of the Alaska State Capitol Monday evening in advocacy for an increase in the state’s flat funding via the base student allocation. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: What kind of schools do our children deserve?

I applaud the Alaska Senate for making the first move to fix Alaska’s education crisis.

  • Feb 8, 2023
Dozens of Juneau teachers, students and residents gather at the steps of the Alaska State Capitol Monday evening in advocacy for an increase in the state’s flat funding via the base student allocation. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
The Tazlina docks in Auke Bay. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Unpacking the implications of a Cascade Point terminal

Let’s look at some of the unsaid items.

  • Feb 6, 2023
  • By Margo Waring
The Tazlina docks in Auke Bay. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File)
This photo available under a Creative Commons license shows a Glock17 with a cable lock.

Opinion: Bill that would have Alaskans secure guns in their homes would save lives

I’m a grandma and I have trigger-locks on the guns in my house.

  • Jan 26, 2023
This photo available under a Creative Commons license shows a Glock17 with a cable lock.
(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: SEACC donation page should reflect legal spending

When you click on the “donate” tab on the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council’s website, you are met with the following message: “Thank you for your… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2023
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Opinion: ‘Well regulated’ and the Second Amendment

“A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2023
  • By John S. Sonin
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Alaska student governments endorse carbon rebates as a climate solution

There isn’t a minute to lose.

  • Dec 26, 2022
  • By Jowielle Corpuz
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The City and Borough of Juneau is conducting a short online survey about what the community wants to see from Marine Park ahead of renovations. (Courtesy Photo / CBJ)

Opinion: Overcrowding concerns undersell local park

Marine Park is available for my use, I am not deterred from visiting it by the tourists.

  • Dec 21, 2022
  • By Tony Sholty
The City and Borough of Juneau is conducting a short online survey about what the community wants to see from Marine Park ahead of renovations. (Courtesy Photo / CBJ)
An election official helps a voter feed their completed and sealed ballot into the ballot box on Election Day 2022. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Ranked choice is successful

There’s now hope that lawmakers can finally work across the aisle to solve problems.

  • Nov 30, 2022
An election official helps a voter feed their completed and sealed ballot into the ballot box on Election Day 2022. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Campaign contributions should be contingent upon significant effort toward reform

A good representative will welcome that challenge.

  • Nov 30, 2022
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Opinion: Students and freedom of the press

Freedom of the press remains a high mark in human civilization.

  • Nov 28, 2022
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Opinion: I’m shocked Alaskans seem to have reelected Dunleavy

I am shocked beyond belief at the ignorance of the people of Alaska in selecting Dunleavy again for governor! He aslmost made the AMHS system… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2022
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: I am standing up for Lisa Murkowski, because she stands up for us

We have a champion in Congress who understands the important role healing will serve…

  • Nov 4, 2022
  • By Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gíidaak Blake
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski prepares to meet with Sealaska Heritage Institute officials during a visit to Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: Congress should prioritize predictable, fair cannabis regulation

“Alaska veterans can’t be certain that their essential need to use cannabis will be protected…”

  • Nov 3, 2022
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